Therapy for First Responders & Healthcare Professionals

Support for burnout, trauma, compassion fatigue, and chronic stress

First responders and healthcare workers face intense emotional and physical demands that most people never see. Over time, repeated exposure to crises, trauma, and high-stress environments can take a toll on mental health, relationships, and overall wellbeing.

We provide therapy tailored to:

  • EMTs & paramedics

  • Nurses

  • Physicians

  • Firefighters

  • Police officers

  • Corrections staff

  • Social workers & crisis responders

  • Dispatchers

Common concerns we help with

  • PTSD and cumulative trauma

  • Burnout and emotional exhaustion

  • Hypervigilance and irritability

  • Compassion fatigue

  • Difficulty “turning off” after shifts

  • Strain in relationships or family life

  • Sleep issues and racing thoughts

  • Guilt, shame, or self-blame

  • Loss of meaning or identity

  • Stress-related substance use

  • Depression, anxiety, or numbness

You don’t have to reach a breaking point to seek support.

Our approach to treatment

We offer trauma-informed, confidential care that respects the culture of first responder and medical professions.

Therapy may include:

  • EMDR (when appropriate)

  • ACT (Acceptance & Commitment Therapy)

  • CBT for stress and reactivity

  • Nervous system & grounding strategies

  • Support with boundaries and work-life balance

  • Processing critical incidents at a safe pace

  • Addressing long-term exposure to trauma

  • Building resilience and reconnecting to values

Why many first responders prefer therapy at NERC

  • Nonjudgmental, confidential environment

  • Clinicians trained in trauma and crisis systems

  • Understanding of real-world field stress

  • No pressure to “perform” or minimize

  • Practical skills that fit real situations

Flexible therapy options

Available in-person and through telehealth statewide.
Support for adults 18+.