Therapy for First Responders in Fort Lauderdale & Across Florida
As a first responder therapist based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, I specialize in helping firefighters, police officers, paramedics, EMTs, dispatchers, and their loved ones navigate the emotional toll of life on the front lines. I also offer secure virtual therapy for first responders across Florida.
Why I’m a Good Fit for First Responders
I come from a family of first responders and have spent years immersed in the world you live in. I’ve served as Clinical Director for the Florida Firefighter Safety and Health Collaborative and played a key role in growing the state-recognized clinician awareness program for both fire and law enforcement professionals across Florida.
What Sets My Approach Apart
I understand the realities of the job:
- Long shifts and traumatic calls
- Emotional numbing and compartmentalization
- The quiet toll on relationships and mental health
- The pressure to “hold it all together”
To be effective on your healing path, it takes a therapist who has been immersed in the world to help create change and guide you toward growth. In first responder therapy with me, you don’t have to explain the culture because I already get it. I’m familiar with the subculture, chain of command, social dynamics, and the emotional armor you often have to wear.
My Focus in First Responder Therapy
Therapy with me is real and sometimes raw, but it’s also respectful, focused, and grounded. I work with both individuals and couples, helping clients:
- Build resilience without losing their edge
- Navigate emotional disconnection
- Strengthen communication and intimacy
- Manage anxiety, depression, and trauma
My educational mission is focused on teaching resilience. First responders have unique natural defense mechanisms that can, at times, serve them well when on the job. However, these can also impede the normal growth processes in their personal relationships.
I help guide my clients toward a communicative and connected lifestyle with their partners while preserving the survival skillset they rely on when they are “on the clock.”
As a trained sex therapist and first responder therapist in Fort Lauderdale, FL, I’m uniquely qualified to help first responder couples understand how this career path impacts connection and intimacy, and how to rebuild what feels out of reach.
Get Started Today
Whether you prefer to meet in person in Fort Lauderdale, FL or connect virtually from anywhere in Florida, I offer therapy for first responders that fits your schedule and speaks to your experience.
You’ve dedicated your life to helping others. Now it’s your turn to feel supported.
Reach out today to get started with first responder therapy.