First Responders and Trauma
Trauma, or any experience where we feel physically or emotionally unsafe, can lead to many different emotions and symptoms. We specialize in working exclusively with first responders. Collectively, there are four seasoned therapists with backgrounds in law enforcement, critical incident and stress management (CISM), trauma focused CBT certified as well as EMDR. First Responders can experience a multitude of difficulties such as:
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Anxiety and perfectionism
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OCD and obsessive thinking patterns
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Depression
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Low self-esteem
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Lack of trust in others
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Difficulty finding and sustaining healthy intimate partnerships and/or friendships
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Feeling emotionally reactive (“triggered) during interactions with your partner, yourchildren, or friends without being able to pinpoint exactly why or knowing how to break the pattern
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Substance Use
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Pornography Use
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Inability to control anger
We are dedicated to working with our first responders within our community. We prioritize scheduling appointments as to accomodate your needs around your unpredictable schedule.