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If you’re a first responder (such as police, EMT, firefighter, etc.), you regularly work in a high-stress environment to perform life-saving work. This puts you at a higher risk of developing mental and emotional issues, including depression and PTSD, necessitating professional therapy.

Therapists are a critical resource for first responders. Whether you are located in downtown Buffalo, Allentown, Black Rock, Delware District, or even East Aurora, Mental Health Match can help you easily find an experienced therapist or counselor who best meets your needs.

Do You Need First Responder Counseling?

First responders often experience traumatic events that can leave a lasting effect on their mental health. Here are some signs that you could use counseling:

  • Recurring memories of a traumatic event, such as a shooting, arrest, fire, or critical incident.
  • Feeling anxious or stressed on a chronic basis.
  • Feeling sad on an ongoing basis without hope.
  • Loss of interest in things that you used to love.
  • Being easily agitated or emotionally reactive.
  • Feeling burned out or apathetic about your job.

If any of the above signs ring true to you, consider getting some help in the form of first responder counseling. For more help to figure out if counseling is right for you, read this article from licensed therapist Dana Carretta-Stein about signs of trauma common to first responders.

Get First Responder Therapy Today!

Mental Health Match can help you find a professional therapist who can help you cope with the demands of your job so you can feel great and continue to do your best work. On our platform, finding a licensed therapist is easier than you may think. Get started today by browsing experts below or by using our free therapist matching tool.

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Kayla Clark
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process your current concerns, thoughts and feelings around what brings you to therapy. We will focus on things not going well but also leave space for conversations around what is going well and how we can work to elevate current symptoms.


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process your current concerns, thoughts and feelings around what brings you to therapy. We will focus on things not going well but also leave space for conversations around what is going well and how we can work to elevate current symptoms.

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I focus heavily on each of my clients specific needs. I don't use one type of therapy or approach, instead I work with my clients to determine what's best for them.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Depression
  • Infertility
  • Law Enforcement
  • Life Adjustment
  • Life Changes
  • Parenting
  • Postpartum
  • Relationship Conflict
  • Substance Use
  • Women’s Health
  • Work-Life Balance
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We will explore different approaches until we find what works best for you. Whether it's talk therapy, mindfulness techniques, or something entirely different, I'm here to support you.


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We will explore different approaches until we find what works best for you. Whether it's talk therapy, mindfulness techniques, or something entirely different, I'm here to support you.

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As we meet, I listen to your story with open ears and an open heart. I'm not here to judge; I'm here to understand. I believe in being upfront about the challenges you're facing and the work it will take to overcome them.

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  • Acute Grief
  • Adult ADHD
  • Anger Disorders
  • Anxiety in Relationships
  • Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Childhood Trauma
  • Complicated Grief
  • Couples
  • Family Trauma
  • Persistant Depressive Disorder
  • Postpartum
  • Postpartum Anxiety
  • Prolonged Grief Disorder
  • Secondary Trauma
  • Trauma From Abuse
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Liana Pe Aguirre
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overcome the negative messages you have been given either by others or by your own mind, and will work to help you feel more in control of your thoughts, feelings and interactions with others to help feel a bit lighter.


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overcome the negative messages you have been given either by others or by your own mind, and will work to help you feel more in control of your thoughts, feelings and interactions with others to help feel a bit lighter.

Something to know about my approach is:

I will meet you where you are at, and help you to get where you want to go in a way that works for you. I will offer alternative perspectives, teach you coping skills, and help you find your inner strengths.

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  • Life Changes
  • Mild Depression
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Secondary Trauma
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  • Sexual Trauma
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  • Trauma From Abuse
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William Karlin
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Figure out what is the most effective way to help you overcome your difficulties and lead a more productive and meaningful life. Through our collaborative efforts you will gain new perspectives, increased confidence and greater self acceptance.


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Figure out what is the most effective way to help you overcome your difficulties and lead a more productive and meaningful life. Through our collaborative efforts you will gain new perspectives, increased confidence and greater self acceptance.

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I see psychotherapy as a dialogue between two people that can yield great personal growth and transformation. By examining areas of difficulty in your life I believe that my patents can gain insights into their own maladaptive behaviors.

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  • Acute Grief
  • Adjustment Disorders
  • Adjustment Issues
  • Adjustment to Medical Diagnosis
  • Alcohol
  • Anxiety
  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Anxiety in Relationships
  • Bereavement
  • Cancer
  • Complex Anxiety
  • Complicated Grief
  • Depression
  • Depressive Disorders
  • Dissatisfaction
  • Financial Stress
  • Finding Meaning or Purpose
  • Grief
  • Grief from Losing a Pet
  • Health
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  • Helping Professionals
  • High-Functioning Depression
  • Illness and Disease
  • Illness Anxiety Disorder
  • Job Stress
  • Life Adjustment
  • Life Balance
  • Life Changes
  • Major Depressive Disorder
  • Mild Depression
  • Motivation
  • Panic Attacks
  • Panic Disorders
  • Parenting
  • Procrastination
  • Prolonged Grief Disorder
  • Social Anxiety
  • Stress
  • Work-Life Balance
  • Workplace Issues
  • Work Stress
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Catherine Faro
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Identify and explore what has been causing you to feel the way you do, how to prioritize addressing these causes (if multiple), and what practical steps can be taken to begin to make changes that remind you of the power you inherently have to do it.


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Identify and explore what has been causing you to feel the way you do, how to prioritize addressing these causes (if multiple), and what practical steps can be taken to begin to make changes that remind you of the power you inherently have to do it.

Something to know about my approach is:

That I take an eclectic approach to treating my clients. I believe to offer the best psychotherapeutic services, a good therapist should be able to creatively synthesize natural gifts in emotional intelligence with the nuanced needs of each person.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Addictive Behaviors
  • Anxiety
  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Anxiety-Driven Anger
  • Anxiety in Relationships
  • Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)
  • Betrayal Trauma
  • Codependency
  • Couples
  • Depression
  • Disenfranchised Grief
  • End of Life
  • Finding Meaning or Purpose
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  • Front Line Workers
  • Generalized Anxiety Disorder
  • Grief
  • Grief from Losing a Pet
  • Healing From Relationships
  • High Anxiety
  • High-Functioning Anxiety
  • High-Functioning Depression
  • Law Enforcement
  • Life Transitions
  • Loving Someone with Addiction
  • Married to Law Enforcement Officers
  • Mild Depression
  • Military Service
  • Perinatal Mood/Anxiety Disorders
  • Postpartum Anxiety
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Relationship Conflict
  • Relationship Distress
  • Relationship Skills
  • Relationship Trauma
  • Seasonal Depression
  • Secondary Trauma
  • Situational Grief
  • Social Anxiety
  • Trauma From Abuse
  • Trauma-Related Disorders
  • Veterans/Military Families
  • Vicarious Trauma
  • Young Adults
  • Young Professionals
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