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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 Valley Stream, the suburbs of Valley Stream, other nearby places such as Hempstead, Freeport, 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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Together, we will find the issue/block that is troubling you as a whole person. We view wellbeing as a combination of the heart, mind and body.


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Together, we will find the issue/block that is troubling you as a whole person. We view wellbeing as a combination of the heart, mind and body.

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I ask the question: what disrupts your connection with yourself and the world around you? Whether the cause for the disconnect be traumatic events, bouts of depression. persistent anxiety or the inability to cope.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Abuse
  • Adjustment Issues
  • Adoption
  • Adult Children of Alcoholics
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  • Anorexia
  • Anxiety
  • Anxiety in Relationships
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  • Eating Disorders
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  • Fear of Failure
  • Fears and Phobias
  • High-Functioning Anxiety
  • Intergenerational Trauma
  • Life Transitions
  • Medical Trauma
  • Mind-Body Connection
  • Motherhood
  • Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
  • Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD)
  • Panic Attacks
  • Panic Disorders
  • Personality Disorders
  • Postpartum Depression
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Religious Trauma
  • Secondary Trauma
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Social Anxiety
  • Spiritual Trauma
  • Substance Use
  • Test/Performance Anxiety
  • Vicarious Trauma
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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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  • Anxiety Management
  • Life Changes
  • Mild Depression
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Secondary Trauma
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If you are looking for an extra layer of support during challenging times, I can help you to navigate your feelings, address underlying issues, build healthier habits, change your mindset and help you to live a life of authenticity.


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If you are looking for an extra layer of support during challenging times, I can help you to navigate your feelings, address underlying issues, build healthier habits, change your mindset and help you to live a life of authenticity.

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I am a strength-based clinician and eclectic in my treatment approach, utilizing various types of therapy such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy and Motivational Interviewing.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Anxiety
  • Divorce and Separation
  • Domestic Violence
  • Family Conflict
  • Family Dynamics
  • Grief
  • LGBTQ+
  • Life Skills
  • Life Transitions
  • Mid-Life Issues
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Rape and Sexual Assault
  • Relationship Conflict
  • School Issues
  • Seasonal Depression
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  • Social Anxiety
  • Social Skills
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  • Workplace Issues
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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.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • 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
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  • Postpartum Anxiety
  • Prolonged Grief Disorder
  • Secondary Trauma
  • Trauma From Abuse
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We will address the stressors that may manifest into depression, anxiety, and interpersonal conflict, focusing on self compassion and motivation, and positive coping strategies.


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We will address the stressors that may manifest into depression, anxiety, and interpersonal conflict, focusing on self compassion and motivation, and positive coping strategies.

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My passion is working with individuals who face challenges with depression, anxiety, trauma, anger, family issues, attachment, loss, co-dependency, addictions ACOA issues, and more.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Abusive Relationships
  • Acute Grief
  • Addictions
  • Addictive Behaviors
  • Anxiety Disorders
  • Athletes
  • Birth Trauma
  • Childhood Abuse or Neglect
  • Childhood Issues
  • Childhood Trauma
  • COVID-Related Stress and Anxiety
  • Domestic Violence
  • Domestic Violence Survivors
  • Functional Anxiety
  • Illness Anxiety Disorder
  • Life Transitions
  • Manic Depression
  • Mild Depression
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  • Parenting Children with Anxiety
  • Parenting Skills
  • Perinatal Mood/Anxiety Disorders
  • Postpartum
  • Postpartum Anxiety
  • Postpartum Depression
  • Postpartum Mood Disorders
  • Rape and Sexual Assault
  • Relationship Skills
  • Relationship Trauma
  • Seasonal Depression
  • Secondary Trauma
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Spiritual Trauma
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  • Teen Athletes
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