Many first responders don’t think they need counseling. Asking for help and seeking counseling is a proactive step toward prioritizing your mental health and well-being. Counseling can help with stress, trauma, burnout, or relationship issues by providing you with the tools and support you need to overcome these challenges.

Some first responders find that they often cope fine with the job, but when a major emergency occurs, they find themselves lacking the resilience to bounce back – which is understandable! 

We recommend therapy to those who have experienced a traumatic event, so we can start the healing journey before things get worse. Alongside counseling for first responders, we also offer mindfulness meditation in Washington, DC.

If you’re unsure if counseling is right for you, here are some things that might indicate that it may be beneficial:

• Persistent feelings of distress that interfere with your daily life and functioning
• Difficulty coping with stress at work, in your relationships, or other aspects of your life
• If you’ve experienced a traumatic event, and you find it hard to process it
• Strained relationships with family members, friends, or colleagues
• Significant changes in your behavior, mood, or habits, such as being extra irritable, withdrawing from social activities, or changes in sleep patterns