First Responders Therapists in Claremont, CA
My practice is centered around providing a safe, compassionate, and non-judgmental space for each of my clients to openly share and process what is most important to them. I specialize in working with individuals struggling with eating disorders, obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), perfectionism, anxiety, body image issues, low self esteem, relationship/family issues, depression, trauma, and shame. I am a certified eating disorder specialist. I am also a certified EMDR therapist and can utilize EMDR when appropriate to support healing from distressing life events and trauma.
My practice is centered around providing a safe, compassionate, and non-judgmental space for each of my clients to openly share and process what is most important to them. I specialize in working with individuals struggling with eating disorders, obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), perfectionism, anxiety, body image issues, low self esteem, relationship/family issues, depression, trauma, and shame. I am a certified eating disorder specialist. I am also a certified EMDR therapist and can utilize EMDR when appropriate to support healing from distressing life events and trauma.
As a therapist, my goal is to create a safe, non-judgmental, and comfortable environment for my clients. Overall, I use an very authentic, egalitarian, honest, direct, dialogic and relational approach. I focus on the ability of clients to make changes and find freedom in their lives by utilizing their unique potential, accepting personal responsibility, and exploring the meaning in life that they desire. My style stems from my belief that the client's own internal knowledge, strength, and commitment to change is what ultimately holds the power. Relational Gestalt therapy highly informs my clinical work and therapeutic style.
As a therapist, my goal is to create a safe, non-judgmental, and comfortable environment for my clients. Overall, I use an very authentic, egalitarian, honest, direct, dialogic and relational approach. I focus on the ability of clients to make changes and find freedom in their lives by utilizing their unique potential, accepting personal responsibility, and exploring the meaning in life that they desire. My style stems from my belief that the client's own internal knowledge, strength, and commitment to change is what ultimately holds the power. Relational Gestalt therapy highly informs my clinical work and therapeutic style.
, healthcare workers, military, law enforcement, and first responders—seeking balance, resilience, and renewed purpose.
Life can feel overwhelming when stress, anxiety, or transitions disrupt our sense of balance. You may be feeling stuck, burned out, disconnected, or unsure of your next step. My ideal client is ready for change—even if they’re unsure where to start. Together, we’ll explore your strengths, identify patterns, and create a path toward healing and clarity. I use a client-centered, strength-based, solution-focused approach with mindfulness to help you regain control, find peace, and move forward with purpose. I truly believe that with the right coaching, processing and guidance, we are able to overcome many of our life stressors.
, healthcare workers, military, law enforcement, and first responders—seeking balance, resilience, and renewed purpose.
Life can feel overwhelming when stress, anxiety, or transitions disrupt our sense of balance. You may be feeling stuck, burned out, disconnected, or unsure of your next step. My ideal client is ready for change—even if they’re unsure where to start. Together, we’ll explore your strengths, identify patterns, and create a path toward healing and clarity. I use a client-centered, strength-based, solution-focused approach with mindfulness to help you regain control, find peace, and move forward with purpose. I truly believe that with the right coaching, processing and guidance, we are able to overcome many of our life stressors.
I work with individuals and couples who feel stuck in anxiety, depression, relationship conflict, or the impact of past wounds. Many come to therapy feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or unsure how to move forward. Together, we work to build insight, break unhealthy patterns, and develop practical tools for healing and growth.
I work with individuals and couples who feel stuck in anxiety, depression, relationship conflict, or the impact of past wounds. Many come to therapy feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or unsure how to move forward. Together, we work to build insight, break unhealthy patterns, and develop practical tools for healing and growth.
Reduced fees to first responders.
You would like to improve your relationship with your partner by learning to communicate more assertively, improve intimacy and satisfaction in your relationship. Or you would like to improve your relationship with your relative, friend or child and need guidance to build that relationship. With 24 years of experience counseling couples, singles and families we can work together to meet your goals. Being trained in Gottman Method Level I & II for marriage counseling, evidence based treatments that include Cognitive Behavioral and Solution Focus therapy you will learn better ways of communicating, manage conflict and emotions better.
Reduced fees to first responders.
You would like to improve your relationship with your partner by learning to communicate more assertively, improve intimacy and satisfaction in your relationship. Or you would like to improve your relationship with your relative, friend or child and need guidance to build that relationship. With 24 years of experience counseling couples, singles and families we can work together to meet your goals. Being trained in Gottman Method Level I & II for marriage counseling, evidence based treatments that include Cognitive Behavioral and Solution Focus therapy you will learn better ways of communicating, manage conflict and emotions better.
I specialize working with first responders/crisis workers, people of color, LGBTQ+ clients, and high-functioning adults facing burnout, trauma, or life transitions.
You’re the one who holds it together — at work, at home, in relationships. Maybe you’re a first responder who’s seen too much, a high-achieving professional silently burning out, a caregiver supporting aging parents, or someone navigating identity, grief, or generational trauma. You’ve learned to function well in chaos, but beneath the surface, you’re exhausted, anxious, and craving space to breathe.
You’re not looking for a quick fix. You want understanding, relief, and real tools to manage life’s pressure. You want someone who gets it — without judgment — and can help you move forward without losing yourself in the process.
I specialize working with first responders/crisis workers, people of color, LGBTQ+ clients, and high-functioning adults facing burnout, trauma, or life transitions.
You’re the one who holds it together — at work, at home, in relationships. Maybe you’re a first responder who’s seen too much, a high-achieving professional silently burning out, a caregiver supporting aging parents, or someone navigating identity, grief, or generational trauma. You’ve learned to function well in chaos, but beneath the surface, you’re exhausted, anxious, and craving space to breathe.
You’re not looking for a quick fix. You want understanding, relief, and real tools to manage life’s pressure. You want someone who gets it — without judgment — and can help you move forward without losing yourself in the process.
Do you feel alone, not good enough, struggle with hurtful memories, or feel stuck? I work with children, families, couples, and adults who struggle with issues related to feelings of worthlessness, depression, anxiety, guilt, and shame. I specialize in working with those who have experienced traumatic events and am particularly passionate about working with survivors of sexual abuse. I provide a safe environment to explore these issues in order to help you reconnect with who you are and desire to be.
Do you feel alone, not good enough, struggle with hurtful memories, or feel stuck? I work with children, families, couples, and adults who struggle with issues related to feelings of worthlessness, depression, anxiety, guilt, and shame. I specialize in working with those who have experienced traumatic events and am particularly passionate about working with survivors of sexual abuse. I provide a safe environment to explore these issues in order to help you reconnect with who you are and desire to be.
You’re overwhelmed, anxious, maybe stuck in old patterns or navigating a big life shift. You’ve been holding it together for everyone else, but inside, you’re exhausted. My ideal client wants to feel understood, supported, and a little more like themselves again. I hope to make sessions a precious snippet of your week where you don’t have to pretend everything’s fine. You’re not alone, and we’ll figure it out together.
You’re overwhelmed, anxious, maybe stuck in old patterns or navigating a big life shift. You’ve been holding it together for everyone else, but inside, you’re exhausted. My ideal client wants to feel understood, supported, and a little more like themselves again. I hope to make sessions a precious snippet of your week where you don’t have to pretend everything’s fine. You’re not alone, and we’ll figure it out together.
You may feel stuck, anxious, or emotionally weighed down despite handling responsibilities at home or work. I provide a nonjudgmental space to reflect and gain clarity. Whether navigating grief, shifting responsibilities, or changes in identity, I work with you to explore old patterns, reconnect with your values, and develop tools—sometimes including faith or spiritual reflection when meaningful—to move forward with purpose, steadiness, and intentional growth.
You may feel stuck, anxious, or emotionally weighed down despite handling responsibilities at home or work. I provide a nonjudgmental space to reflect and gain clarity. Whether navigating grief, shifting responsibilities, or changes in identity, I work with you to explore old patterns, reconnect with your values, and develop tools—sometimes including faith or spiritual reflection when meaningful—to move forward with purpose, steadiness, and intentional growth.
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I work with a diverse range of clients, including first responders, veterans, athletes, and individuals navigating anxiety, burnout, substance use, and life stress.
Feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected? I support adults navigating anxiety, burnout, and the weight of past experiences, especially those used to holding it all together for others. Together, we’ll create a space where you can make sense of what’s going on and start to feel more grounded. When you’re ready, we can take that first step.
I work with a diverse range of clients, including first responders, veterans, athletes, and individuals navigating anxiety, burnout, substance use, and life stress.
Feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected? I support adults navigating anxiety, burnout, and the weight of past experiences, especially those used to holding it all together for others. Together, we’ll create a space where you can make sense of what’s going on and start to feel more grounded. When you’re ready, we can take that first step.
Hello, I am a Registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (AMFT: 156181) supervised by Tim Sandstrom, LMFT 47858, providing individual, couple, and family therapy. I specialize in attachment-based work to strengthen relationships and emotional connection to self and others. With experience in crisis and substance use treatment centers - and a background in public safety - I bring calm, steady support to help clients grow and heal. My ideal client may be a law enforcement/first responder professional, student-athlete, or college student feeling overwhelmed, stressed, or disconnected in relationships.
Hello, I am a Registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (AMFT: 156181) supervised by Tim Sandstrom, LMFT 47858, providing individual, couple, and family therapy. I specialize in attachment-based work to strengthen relationships and emotional connection to self and others. With experience in crisis and substance use treatment centers - and a background in public safety - I bring calm, steady support to help clients grow and heal. My ideal client may be a law enforcement/first responder professional, student-athlete, or college student feeling overwhelmed, stressed, or disconnected in relationships.
I specialize in working with first responders and individuals who have experienced trauma, understanding the complexities of high-stress professions and their impact on mental health.
I approach goal setting collaboratively, working with you to identify what's most important and what changes you'd like to see. Together, we'll break down larger goals into manageable steps, ensuring they are realistic and aligned with your values. I regularly check in to celebrate progress and adjust goals as needed.
I specialize in working with first responders and individuals who have experienced trauma, understanding the complexities of high-stress professions and their impact on mental health.
I approach goal setting collaboratively, working with you to identify what's most important and what changes you'd like to see. Together, we'll break down larger goals into manageable steps, ensuring they are realistic and aligned with your values. I regularly check in to celebrate progress and adjust goals as needed.
As first responders and emergency workers, you’re trained to stay sharp.
Therapy should make life easier: less edge, more patience, faster decompression.
We’ll keep it practical, with clear goals and week-to-week tracking. We’ll use EMDR if trauma symptoms are present—an evidence-based treatment for reducing hyperarousal and shutdown. I worked for eight years as a crisis counselor, and I’m familiar with emergency work culture.
As first responders and emergency workers, you’re trained to stay sharp.
Therapy should make life easier: less edge, more patience, faster decompression.
We’ll keep it practical, with clear goals and week-to-week tracking. We’ll use EMDR if trauma symptoms are present—an evidence-based treatment for reducing hyperarousal and shutdown. I worked for eight years as a crisis counselor, and I’m familiar with emergency work culture.
It is difficult to find a therapist you feel comfortable with. It's even more difficult to find someone who has the experience to help you, once you find the courage to reach out. It is my honor to help my clients find peace and fulfillment in their careers, relationships, and overall life experiences.
It is difficult to find a therapist you feel comfortable with. It's even more difficult to find someone who has the experience to help you, once you find the courage to reach out. It is my honor to help my clients find peace and fulfillment in their careers, relationships, and overall life experiences.
Starting therapy can feel like a big step, and I am glad you are here. I work with individuals who are navigating life transitions, emotional stress, and relationship challenges. My goal is to provide a supportive, nonjudgmental space where you can feel safe being yourself while working toward meaningful change at your own pace. I aim to make therapy feel like a genuine, respectful dialogue. I offer thoughtful feedback, ask reflective questions, and support you in gaining insight and clarity. My goal is for sessions to feel collaborative and meaningful- a space where you feel heard, understood, and supported.
Starting therapy can feel like a big step, and I am glad you are here. I work with individuals who are navigating life transitions, emotional stress, and relationship challenges. My goal is to provide a supportive, nonjudgmental space where you can feel safe being yourself while working toward meaningful change at your own pace. I aim to make therapy feel like a genuine, respectful dialogue. I offer thoughtful feedback, ask reflective questions, and support you in gaining insight and clarity. My goal is for sessions to feel collaborative and meaningful- a space where you feel heard, understood, and supported.
I also enjoy working with first responders and their couples, who often need a bit more intentionality behind their self-care and communication.
Have you been feeling overwhelmed or anxious? Or that the demands of life are far exceeding your ability to meet them lately? I’d like to work with you on identifying YOUR way forward in whatever you're going through. I work with individuals and couples in building the lives that they desire to live. I utilize a few approaches with my clients, including taking a look at how our thoughts, feelings and behaviors all interact and examining the ways in which we feel held back. Through working with me, clients report feeling more confident in handling challenges and more engaged in their life overall. Call or email today to learn more.
I also enjoy working with first responders and their couples, who often need a bit more intentionality behind their self-care and communication.
Have you been feeling overwhelmed or anxious? Or that the demands of life are far exceeding your ability to meet them lately? I’d like to work with you on identifying YOUR way forward in whatever you're going through. I work with individuals and couples in building the lives that they desire to live. I utilize a few approaches with my clients, including taking a look at how our thoughts, feelings and behaviors all interact and examining the ways in which we feel held back. Through working with me, clients report feeling more confident in handling challenges and more engaged in their life overall. Call or email today to learn more.
The thought of going to therapy can be overwhelming and scary, but it doesn't have to be. As your therapist, I will hold a safe space for you, free from judgement and provide plenty of support. This will be a place where you can heal from past traumas and/or present issues that are making you feel stuck. I will meet you where you are and only take you where you want to go. I have over eight years of experience in both mental health and hospital settings. I started my career as an ER Social Worker at CHOC and most recently was with the County of Orange providing psychological evaluations for suicidal and homicidal minors.
The thought of going to therapy can be overwhelming and scary, but it doesn't have to be. As your therapist, I will hold a safe space for you, free from judgement and provide plenty of support. This will be a place where you can heal from past traumas and/or present issues that are making you feel stuck. I will meet you where you are and only take you where you want to go. I have over eight years of experience in both mental health and hospital settings. I started my career as an ER Social Worker at CHOC and most recently was with the County of Orange providing psychological evaluations for suicidal and homicidal minors.
I am trained in EMDR, Couples and Sex Therapy, Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders, and First Responders.
Unfortunately, life has many obstacles and challenges leading to feelings of sadness, pain, confusion, and anger. Often individuals and couples feel stuck and don't know how to move forward. This time can feel very lonely and scary. My role as a therapist is to provide you with a safe, nonjudgmental environment to process thoughts and feelings, as well as guide you in developing insight and identifying skills to help you live a happier and healthier life. I am committed in helping you heal and grow.
I am trained in EMDR, Couples and Sex Therapy, Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders, and First Responders.
Unfortunately, life has many obstacles and challenges leading to feelings of sadness, pain, confusion, and anger. Often individuals and couples feel stuck and don't know how to move forward. This time can feel very lonely and scary. My role as a therapist is to provide you with a safe, nonjudgmental environment to process thoughts and feelings, as well as guide you in developing insight and identifying skills to help you live a happier and healthier life. I am committed in helping you heal and grow.
My experience working with first responders and veterans has allowed me to become well-versed in treating complex trauma.
I am passionate about what I do because I have been in your shoes! Going to therapy and talking to someone about our issues can be scary, and I am here to tell you that it does not have to be. In my time of being a therapist, I have found that many people struggle with a mental health issue and may not even know it. My goal through therapy is not to provide you with the answers, but to help you navigate them yourself. Throughout this process, we can get you to a place of self-compassion, self-love and gaining empowerment.
My experience working with first responders and veterans has allowed me to become well-versed in treating complex trauma.
I am passionate about what I do because I have been in your shoes! Going to therapy and talking to someone about our issues can be scary, and I am here to tell you that it does not have to be. In my time of being a therapist, I have found that many people struggle with a mental health issue and may not even know it. My goal through therapy is not to provide you with the answers, but to help you navigate them yourself. Throughout this process, we can get you to a place of self-compassion, self-love and gaining empowerment.
I provide a direct, supportive, and empowering space where clients can show up authentically and feel genuinely understood. My approach is grounded in collaboration. I work alongside you to identify patterns, build insight, and develop practical tools that support lasting change. I integrate evidence-based practices with a strong emphasis on psychoeducation, helping you better understand yourself and your experiences. I will challenge you while also supporting you. My goal is to help you feel more confident, regulated, and in control of your life. Lasting change starts here, and we will build it together with clarity and intention.
I provide a direct, supportive, and empowering space where clients can show up authentically and feel genuinely understood. My approach is grounded in collaboration. I work alongside you to identify patterns, build insight, and develop practical tools that support lasting change. I integrate evidence-based practices with a strong emphasis on psychoeducation, helping you better understand yourself and your experiences. I will challenge you while also supporting you. My goal is to help you feel more confident, regulated, and in control of your life. Lasting change starts here, and we will build it together with clarity and intention.
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First Responders Therapists
Why is mental health important for first responders?
As part of their work, first responders are often exposed to high levels of stress, trauma, and physical injury that can put them at a greater risk for serious mental health conditions than the general population. Conditions like PTSD, anxiety, substance use, and depression are more common in first responders, which can greatly reduce quality of life and lead to burnout, sleep disruption, and even suicidal thoughts. Therapy can offer an opportunity for first responders to process difficult on-the-job experiences and develop coping skills to better manage any mental health symptoms they may experience.
How can first responders get access to mental health support?
Many first responders can access therapy for free or at a very low cost through their employer, such as through an Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Workplaces may also offer or have referral recommendations for support groups, where first responders can meet with others in their profession to receive support. Individuals who would like to access mental health services outside of their employer may use their insurance benefits to see a therapist, which they can find by searching for therapists online or asking for recommendations from their primary care physician.
What type of therapy is best for first responders?
The best therapy approach depends on the mental health concerns of the client. Since many first responders struggle with trauma or PTSD, they may benefit from trauma-specific therapeutic approaches, such as Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy, Exposure Therapy, or Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT). Individuals with symptoms of anxiety, depression, or stress may alternatively benefit from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) or mindfulness-based therapeutic approaches, which can help clients develop coping skills to manage distressing thoughts.
Can therapy for first responders help with trauma and PTSD?
Therapy can be highly effective in both treating and preventing trauma and PTSD in first responders. Typically, therapy for trauma and PTSD focuses on developing stress management skills and managing intrusive or unwanted thoughts. Therapists working with first responders often help clients strengthen their relationships and reduce harmful coping mechanisms, such as excessive substance use. Additionally, therapists assist first responders in establishing daily habits that support overall mental and physical health and enhance resilience to future stress, such as regular physical exercise, mindfulness practices, and improved eating habits.