You operate in a high-stakes environment where the pressure to remain calm is constant. My counseling services for nurses, EMTs, and first responders provide a confidential space to process the intensity of your work. I focus on creating a connection based on a deep respect for your service and the unique toll it takes on your nervous system.

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A Foundation in Crisis Response

Understanding the culture of frontline work is essential for effective therapy. I recognize the reality of rotating shifts, high-acuity incidents, and the "stoic" expectation often placed on healthcare and emergency professionals. I bridge the gap between your professional reality and clinical expertise to support your recovery and resilience.

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Specialized Support for Frontline Stress

Your role involves frequent exposure to critical incidents that can impact your worldview and your home life. I provide an affirming environment for first responders and nurses who are navigating:

• Accumulative stress from high-volume call cycles or hospital shifts.

• Moral distress when resources or systems fail your patients.

• The "hyper-vigilance" that makes it difficult to relax off the clock.

• Relationship strain caused by the emotional demands of the job.

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Tools for Occupational Resilience

I teach you practical, evidence-based strategies to manage the physiological impact of your career. Using elements of DBT and EMDR, we work on:

• Somatic Regulation: Learning how to "offload" the physical tension of a shift so you don't carry it home.

• Compartmentalization Skills: Building healthy ways to transition between your professional role and your personal life.

• Assertive Decompression: Helping you communicate your needs to partners and family without needing to "relive" the trauma of your day.

• Trauma Processing: Using EMDR to address specific "critical incidents" or the long-term impact of chronic exposure to suffering.

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What to Expect

In therapy for first responders and nurses, I prioritize your need for a safe, non-judgmental outlet. You are often the one everyone else relies on; here, you are allowed to be vulnerable. We focus on reducing the symptoms of PTSD and burnout, helping you reclaim your sense of purpose and protect your life outside of the uniform.