Find peace again—on and off the job.
Therapy for First Responders in Fullerton, CA
Supporting first responders in processing the weight of their work so they can feel safe in their bodies, present with their families, and reinvigorated in their purpose.
Even when you’re off the clock, your mind never really leaves work at work.
Maybe you’ve experienced…
Replaying difficult calls over and over in your head, long after your shift has ended.
Coming home physically safe but mentally stuck in the stress of the day.
Lying awake at night, dreading the nightmares that are sure to come when you fall asleep.
Snapping at your partner or kids because you used every ounce of patience you had to get through work.
Feeling like the people you love don’t really understand what you’ve seen or how you feel.
Questioning whether the risks you take on the job are worth the toll it’s taking on your life.
You can do this important work without it consuming you—let’s figure out how.
The responsibility of being there for people in their worst moments takes a toll that most can’t see. You feel it in the distance it creates from the people you love, and the disconnection from the version of you who chose this work in the first place. You don’t have to carry these burdens alone anymore. Here, we’ll take some of the weight off your shoulders so you can remember who you are out of uniform.
How I Can Help
Creating a safe space where you don’t have to sugarcoat your story.
When we work together, we’ll spend some time learning more about how trauma affects the body and mind—and how what you’re feeling is actually a normal response to what you’ve lived through. This understanding helps take away any shame and instead highlights your own capacity for resilience.
I’ll help you start by noticing even small areas in your body that feel safe, even if much of you still feels on edge. As you learn to access this sense of safety, you’ll build tools you can return to whenever things feel overwhelming. Then, we can build on that foundation as we carefully work through the stories of your experiences. We’ll move at your pace, and you get to choose whether you share the details of your memories out loud or just focus on the sensations connected to them.
If you struggle with suicidal thoughts, we’ll sit with those together. We’ll work to make sense of how they became a solution for the pain you’re in while also exploring the reasons you have for living. I’ll be alongside you, helping you reclaim a sense of safety in your body and in your life.
What We’ll Work On
Imagine a life where you…
Feel re-energized in the work you do. The pride and sense of purpose that brought you to this job come back into focus.
Sleep through the night without nightmares or flashbacks. You wake up rested and ready for the day ahead.
Show up fully for your family. You’re able to be present with the people you love, instead of feeling distant or disconnected.
Feel safe in your own body again. You can breathe more easily, release tension, and recognize that the danger has passed once you’re off duty.
Have reasons for living that go beyond the uniform. You feel grounded in the parts of your life that matter most, not only in the role you serve.
Know how to steady yourself in high-stress moments. You carry simple tools that help you stay grounded, even when the job is unpredictable.
Your wellbeing is just as important as your work.
It’s time to live fully, not just survive your shifts.
Frequently asked questions
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I work with firefighters, police officers, paramedics, EMTs, and dispatchers, as well as other professionals who regularly respond to crisis situations. Each role comes with its own challenges, but many of the struggles are similar: long shifts, exposure to trauma, and the weight of responsibility. In therapy, you’ll have a place where you don’t have to explain what the job is like—because I already understand the culture and the toll it takes.
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No. You don’t need to relive every detail for therapy to help. Instead, we can focus on how those experiences are affecting you now—whether you’re experiencing nightmares, tension in your body, or feeling distant from your loved ones. My approach includes somatic tools and resiliency practices that allow you to heal without retraumatizing yourself.
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Stress is part of being a first responder, but a sign of trauma is when those experiences keep showing up even when you’re off duty. You might notice flashbacks, nightmares, constantly being on edge, or feeling unsafe in situations that used to feel normal. If the stress doesn’t lift once you’re home, you may be dealing with the effects of trauma. In therapy, I’ll help you sort through what you’re experiencing and develop tools to feel more safe and present.
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Yes. These symptoms are often the body’s way of trying to process traumatic events, even long after the danger has passed. Therapy can help you learn skills to regulate your nervous system, create a felt sense of safety, and reduce the intensity and frequency of these experiences.