serving those who serveTherapy & Support for Firefighters, Law
Enforcement and other First Responders
Serving those who serve our communities isn’t just my job, it’s my calling. I understand the unique pressures that come with life in the fire service, EMS, and other first responder roles. Whether you’re the one answering the calls or the spouse holding things together at home, you deserve care that truly understands your world.
Understanding the First Responder Culture and Unique Stressors
What It Means to Serve, Sustain, and Heal
First responder life is built on courage, teamwork, and commitment. But the same values that make you strong can sometimes make it harder to ask for help. The close-knit, duty-first culture, while a source of pride, can also create barriers to vulnerability.
In my work, I draw on peer support principles and wellness models developed specifically for public safety professionals. I know the language, the lifestyle, and the unspoken challenges you face on and off duty.
Trauma & Moral Injury: How You’re Affected On and Off Duty
How Post Traumatic Stress and Moral Injury Show Up in Daily Life
Repeated exposure to traumatic events takes a toll, often in ways you don’t see right away. Post-Traumatic Stress, moral injury, and occupational burnout can impact sleep, relationships, mood, and even physical health.
You might find yourself:
Reliving difficult calls
Feeling emotionally numb or on edge
Questioning your role, purpose, or actions
Struggling to “switch off” at home
Therapy offers a space to unpack these experiences, build resilience, and regain a sense of balance.
Partner Support Strategies You Didn’t Know You Needed
The spouses of first responders carry their own silent weight. Long shifts, unpredictable schedules, and vicarious trauma can leave partners feeling unseen or isolated.
In our work together, I help spouses:
Process the emotional impact of their partner’s work
Improve communication during high-stress times
Navigate intimacy and connection despite shift schedules
Build their own coping and self-care routines
Your well-being is just as important as your partner’s, and therapy can help strengthen both of you.
Evidence-Based Therapy: Post Traumatic Stress, Burnout, Infertility & More
Therapies Proven for Fire Service StressI use evidence-based modalities tailored to the unique needs of first responders and their families, including:
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For trauma processing and emotional regulation.
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For post traumatic stress.
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For reducing avoidance and anxiety.
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For infertility and family planning challenges common in shift-work households.
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How Therapy Fits Around Shift Schedules & Department Life
Flexible Scheduling for Shift Lives
I understand that your schedule isn’t 9–5, and your availability changes week to week. That’s why I offer:
Online or in-person sessions for your convenience. Many clients choose a combination of both.
Shift-aware scheduling so you don’t have to choose between rest and therapy.
Flexible pacing, whether you prefer regular weekly sessions or short-term support around a specific event.
Accessible throughout California, I see clients from nearby and from several counties away.
Your time is valuable. Therapy should fit your life, not the other way around.
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Aren’t ready to book just yet? Send us a message with your questions and concerns, and we’ll make sure you walk away satisfied.
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