Support for First Responders
Struggling to decompress after intense calls?
Finding it harder to connect with family after what you've seen?
Wondering if this job is slowly changing who you are?
I Get It
The weight of carrying others' worst moments
Hypervigilance that never really turns off
Seeing things that civilians can't understand
Coming home but not really being present
Feeling like you have to be strong for everyone
You don’t have to carry it alone…
You can process the difficult calls without losing your edge
You can be present with your family again
You can maintain your strength while taking care of your mental health
You can have someone who understands the unique stresses of your work
I help first responders who want:
🧠 Tools to process traumatic calls and critical incidents
⚖️ Better work-life balance and boundaries
🏠 To be fully present with family, not just physically there
💪 To maintain operational readiness while caring for mental health
🤝 Someone who understands the culture and demands of your job
🧠 To understand how trauma is showing up in their daily life
You can keep pushing through and hope it doesn't catch up with you
Or
You can meet with me and start a program that will help you thrive.
FAQs
I don't want to seem weak or unable to handle my job. Will therapy affect my career?
Seeking therapy shows strength and professionalism, not weakness. Many departments now recognize that mental health support improves member safety and performance. Our work focuses on building resilience and processing experiences in a way that maintains your effectiveness while protecting your wellbeing. Everything we discuss is confidential.
Do you understand what first responders actually go through?
While I haven't worn the uniform myself, I understand the unique stressors you face: shift work, hypervigilance, exposure to trauma, departmental politics, and the challenge of transitioning between your professional and personal life. I respect the culture while helping you navigate its challenges. I have received training specific to Trauma Exposed Professionals (TeXP) from Wounded Warriors Canada.
I've seen some terrible things but I'm handling it fine. Why would I need therapy?
Many first responders are incredibly resilient and do handle traumatic exposure well initially. However, cumulative stress can build over time. Therapy isn't just for crisis - it's about maintaining peak performance, processing experiences before they become problems, and ensuring you have a long, healthy career and retirement.
How is this different from Employee Assistance Programs (EAP) or departmental resources?
While EAPs provide valuable crisis support, our ongoing therapeutic relationship allows for deeper work on patterns, triggers, and long-term resilience. You'll have consistent support that understands the cumulative impact of first responder work, not just crisis intervention. This is about optimization and prevention, not just problem-solving.
My family says I'm different since starting this job. Can you help with that?
First responder work can create emotional barriers that protect you on the job but interfere with intimacy at home. We'll work on developing skills to transition between your professional and personal roles, maintain emotional availability with loved ones, and address any hypervigilance or emotional numbing that may be affecting your relationships.
What about confidentiality? I'm worried about this getting back to my department.
Confidentiality is absolutely protected. What we discuss stays between us unless you're in immediate danger of harming yourself or others, or there's suspected child abuse - the same limits that apply to all therapy. Your department, supervisors, or colleagues will never know you're seeking support unless you choose to tell them. Your career and reputation are safe.