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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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Brianna Martin
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Begin the healing journey by achieving a meaningful and fulfilling life with the right tools and support, while honoring your self-determination, establishing internal safety, and exploring and processing what is creating barriers for you.


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Begin the healing journey by achieving a meaningful and fulfilling life with the right tools and support, while honoring your self-determination, establishing internal safety, and exploring and processing what is creating barriers for you.

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I use a strengths-based approach to support my client's capacity to achieve desired and developmental milestones.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Adjustment Disorders
  • Anxiety
  • Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
  • Couples
  • Depression
  • Distress Tolerance
  • Executive Functioning
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Relational Trauma
  • Relationship Skills
  • Secondary Trauma
  • Trauma-Related Disorders
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I integrate a variety of approaches (including occasional humor) all within the context of trauma-informed care and will use the treatment that works best for you as an individual.


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I integrate a variety of approaches (including occasional humor) all within the context of trauma-informed care and will use the treatment that works best for you as an individual.

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Therapy should feel like a space where you feel safe to show up fully as you are, a place where you won’t be judged, a place where deep insights and change is possible. It is an honor to accompany clients in the therapeutic process.

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  • Anxiety
  • Burnout
  • Caregivers
  • Depression
  • Healthcare Professionals
  • Life Transitions
  • Relationship Distress
  • Relationship Skills
  • Secondary Trauma
  • Service Industry
  • Stress
  • Undocumented Residents
  • Vicarious Trauma
  • Women
  • Women Veterans
  • Work Stress
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Heather Arnold
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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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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.

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  • Depression
  • Infertility
  • Law Enforcement
  • Life Adjustment
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  • Parenting
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  • Relationship Conflict
  • Substance Use
  • Women’s Health
  • Work-Life Balance
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Monica Encina-Romero
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delve into the depths of your experiences, acknowledging that your story is uniquely yours. Let us embark on a transformative partnership where we explore , heal, and thrive always honoring the inherent strength within you.


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Together, we will:

delve into the depths of your experiences, acknowledging that your story is uniquely yours. Let us embark on a transformative partnership where we explore , heal, and thrive always honoring the inherent strength within you.

Something to know about my approach is:

In life, we all share a common yearning – to be loved, accepted, and heard. This longing extends to your loved ones, and it extends to me. Just like you, I am navigating the twists and turns of life, discovering the beauty and challenges it presents.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Childhood Trauma
  • Children of Divorce
  • COVID-Related Stress and Anxiety
  • Empowering Women
  • End of Life
  • Finding Meaning or Purpose
  • Grief
  • Healthcare Professionals
  • Law Enforcement
  • Life Transitions
  • Native Americans
  • Overwhelm
  • Parenting
  • Parenting Children with Anxiety
  • Postpartum
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Pregnancy
  • Pregnancy and Infant Loss
  • Stress
  • Women
  • Women Veterans
  • Work-Life Balance
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