First Responders Therapy in Roseville
Online throughout California
Online throughout the State of California
Structured, trauma-informed care for those who have served in high-stress roles
When the Job Leaves a Mark
Emergency response careers require sustained exposure to stress, responsibility, and trauma. Over time, these experiences can affect the nervous system, relationships, and sense of control—even long after the uniform comes off.
Many first responders seek therapy not because they are broken, but because the strategies that once kept them effective no longer work in everyday life. Therapy offers a structured space to address what has accumulated and move forward with greater stability and clarity.
As a licensed therapist and former law-enforcement officer, I bring both clinical training and firsthand understanding of the realities of emergency response work.
Who This Therapy Is For
I work with current and former members of:
Law enforcement
Firefighters
EMTs, paramedics, and dispatchers
Common concerns include hypervigilance, irritability, sleep disruption, emotional numbing, relationship strain, or difficulty transitioning out of high-stress roles.
A Practical, Structured Approach
My work is trauma-informed, somatic, and directive. Sessions are active and collaborative, focusing on how the nervous system has adapted to prolonged stress and threat.
Rather than just talking about experiences, we work on regulation, pattern awareness, and practical strategies that translate into daily life. The goal is not simply coping, but long-term resilience and meaningful change.
FAQ
Is therapy confidential from my department or employer?
Yes. Therapy is confidential and not shared with your department or employer. No information is released without your written authorization, except in rare legal safety situations.
Do you understand first responder culture and job stress?
Yes. I have extensive experience working with first responders and understand the demands, cumulative stress, and cultural realities of high-risk professions.
Will therapy affect my fitness-for-duty or career?
No. Therapy is private and separate from employment evaluations. Seeking therapy does not automatically trigger fitness-for-duty actions.
What issues do first responders commonly work on in therapy?
Common concerns include cumulative stress, trauma exposure, sleep problems, irritability, relationship strain, and difficulty shutting off work outside the job.
What Working Together Looks Like
Therapy is tailored to your needs and may incorporate evidence-based and nervous-system-focused approaches such as Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART), Brainspotting, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and solution-focused and somatic methods. These tools are applied pragmatically and at a pace that prioritizes safety, stability, and forward progress.
You can expect a steady, professional therapeutic relationship with clear structure and direction. Sessions are active and goal-oriented, respectful of your lived experience without pathologizing, and focused on building long-term resilience rather than short-term symptom management.
If you are a first responder considering support, I invite you to schedule a consultation to determine whether this approach is the right fit.