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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 Blacksburg, the suburbs of Blacksburg, other nearby places such as Roanoke, Danville, or anywhere else in Virginia, 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 explore what is meaningful in your life, face painful situations, and create an action plan so that you can live a life you value. Throughout this process I encourage transparency and open communication, as this is your life not mine


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Together we will explore what is meaningful in your life, face painful situations, and create an action plan so that you can live a life you value. Throughout this process I encourage transparency and open communication, as this is your life not mine

Something to know about my approach is:

In session we will work on understanding factors that impact our mental health and learning new skills necessary to create change. This means going beyond talking and instead taking action. All steps take will be done at your comfort level and wishes

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  • Childhood Trauma
  • Combat Trauma
  • Complex Trauma
  • Depression
  • Fears and Phobias
  • Generalized Anxiety Disorder
  • Major Depressive Disorder
  • Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
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  • Seasonal Depression
  • Secondary Trauma
  • Social Anxiety
  • Trauma From Abuse
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Together we can work towards navigating life’s challenges and identifying areas for growth, empowerment, and healing. I pull techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, and solution focused therapy.


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Together we can work towards navigating life’s challenges and identifying areas for growth, empowerment, and healing. I pull techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, and solution focused therapy.

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My approach is holistic, genuine, and evidence-based. My intention is to cultivate a healing environment conducive to processing my client’s personal experiences. I utilize a person centered approach, focused on meeting clients where they are.

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  • Addictions
  • Adjustment Disorders
  • Depression
  • Drug Use
  • First Responders
  • High Anxiety
  • Parent-Adult Child Relationship
  • Parenting
  • Postpartum Anxiety
  • Postpartum Depression
  • Relationship Distress
  • Veterans/Military Families
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Jessica (Jay) Davis
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Explore your concerns including how they began, their current impact, and whether they would benefit from healing or change perspectives. We will collaborative on a care plan and work at a pace that suits you.


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Explore your concerns including how they began, their current impact, and whether they would benefit from healing or change perspectives. We will collaborative on a care plan and work at a pace that suits you.

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I will listen, support, and provide a trusted space for you to explore your feelings and concerns. I will teach you how to approach difficult and necessary conversations within yourself and with others. I will help untangle what feels messy.

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  • Abuse
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  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Family Conflict
  • First Responders
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  • LGBTQ+
  • Military Service
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  • Trauma
  • Women Veterans
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You can feel free to discuss any topic needed. I will discuss topics including core beliefs, emotion management, cognitive restructuring, acceptance, mindfulness, and being intentional.


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You can feel free to discuss any topic needed. I will discuss topics including core beliefs, emotion management, cognitive restructuring, acceptance, mindfulness, and being intentional.

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While working with me you can expect me to be open-minded, encouraging, and empathetic, however, also challenging. My goal is to listen, assist with processing life situations, and provide tools to move forward from challenges.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Anxiety-Driven Anger
  • Complicated Grief
  • Depression
  • Family Conflict
  • Functional Anxiety
  • Generalized Anxiety Disorder
  • Mild Depression
  • Prolonged Grief Disorder
  • Relationship Skills
  • Seasonal Depression
  • Secondary Trauma
  • Trauma
  • Trauma-Related Disorders
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Anna Darbonne
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use cutting-edge science and complementary healing interventions that empower you to genuinely love yourself & your life, transform grief & challenging experiences into meaningful growth opportunities, laugh, and live with greater ease & fulfillment.


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use cutting-edge science and complementary healing interventions that empower you to genuinely love yourself & your life, transform grief & challenging experiences into meaningful growth opportunities, laugh, and live with greater ease & fulfillment.

Something to know about my approach is:

I tailor each session to your needs and personal style. I'll listen, help you gain clarity on what you want/need/feel, share suggestions/tools/skills, challenge you to make desired changes, remind you of your value, and companion you on your journey.

FOCUS AREAS:
  • Bereavement
  • Celebrities and Public Figures
  • Grief
  • Helping Professionals
  • High-Functioning Anxiety
  • High-Functioning Depression
  • Life Transitions
  • Personal Growth
  • Self-Actualization
  • Self-Compassion
  • Stress
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