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Find First Responders Therapists & Counselors in Utica, NY.

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 Utica, the suburbs of Utica, other nearby places such as Schenectady, Binghamton, or anywhere else in New York, 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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Attachment Disorders
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Personality Disorders
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Sexual Abuse
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Acute Grief
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Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)
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Childhood Trauma
Children of Divorce
COVID-Related Stress and Anxiety
Empowering Women
End of Life
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Grief
Healthcare Professionals
Law Enforcement
Life Transitions
Native Americans
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Explore what brings you to therapy, any recurrent history of these issues as well as the impact of these issues on your daily life and relationships.

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I work from a client centered approach in which you are the expert on your journey and experiences and I am the guide that will assist you in getting where you want to be. But this does not mean that I wont ask challenging questions along the way.

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