Trauma-Informed Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TI-CBT)

This modality combines structured, evidence-based strategies with a trauma-informed approach tailored for first responders. It’s more than support—it’s training. This therapy helps you understand how repeated exposure to trauma and critical incidents can affect your brain, body, and daily life. You’ll learn how these experiences can influence sleep, mood, relationships, and decision-making. You'll develop skills to reduce distress and improve functioning both at work and at home.

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Treatment is collaborative and practical, focused on tools like cognitive restructuring, stress regulation, and resilience-building. Your strengths—like adaptability, problem-solving, and grit—are central to the process.. I recognize the barriers to seeking support, including concerns about stigma and confidentiality. This work is grounded in trust, professionalism, and respect, with the goal of helping you feel better and take back control.

 

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)

EMDR is one of the most effective treatments for trauma and posttraumatic stress. It helps the brain reprocess distressing memories so they no longer feel overwhelming or stuck. Using bilateral stimulation—such as eye movements or tactile input—EMDR activates the brain’s natural healing process, reducing emotional intensity and strengthening more adaptive beliefs.

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I tailor EMDR specifically for first responders, using protocols that address the cumulative stress and critical incidents common in the field. This approach offers a structured, supportive space to safely process difficult experiences, regulate emotions, and build lasting resilience. The process is paced carefully, with an emphasis on safety, stability, and giving you control every step of the way. EMDR can stand alone or be integrated with other approaches like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and it is often effective even when traditional talk therapy has not brought relief. Learn more here.