First Responders Therapists in Riverside, CA
I am a licensed marriage and family therapist who provides individual therapy using an eclectic framework.
I am a licensed marriage and family therapist who provides individual therapy using an eclectic framework.
If you’re looking for quality Private Counseling sessions with providers who care, then you’ve come to the right place. At our group practice, Bellator Psychological and Consultants Corporation, we guide our patients every step of the way and implement methods to help them develop new attitudes towards all of life’s most complex matters. Clearing away obstacles and dysfunction can occur faster than expected and allow us to engage life with a clear mind, a healthy view, and joy.
If you’re looking for quality Private Counseling sessions with providers who care, then you’ve come to the right place. At our group practice, Bellator Psychological and Consultants Corporation, we guide our patients every step of the way and implement methods to help them develop new attitudes towards all of life’s most complex matters. Clearing away obstacles and dysfunction can occur faster than expected and allow us to engage life with a clear mind, a healthy view, and joy.
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.
Let’s face it—today’s world can feel like trying to navigate the increasingly complicated system at Disneyland that used to feel so easy but now feels impossibly exclusive. Anxiety, uncertainty, frustration, and stress are natural responses to the chaos around us, and if you're feeling overwhelmed, you're definitely not alone. I get it—I’ve been there too. I have a holistic approach to help you not only understand what you're going through, but to navigate it with more clarity and confidence.
Let’s face it—today’s world can feel like trying to navigate the increasingly complicated system at Disneyland that used to feel so easy but now feels impossibly exclusive. Anxiety, uncertainty, frustration, and stress are natural responses to the chaos around us, and if you're feeling overwhelmed, you're definitely not alone. I get it—I’ve been there too. I have a holistic approach to help you not only understand what you're going through, but to navigate it with more clarity and confidence.
My aim as an EMDR specialist is not only to deliver high-quality trauma therapy, but also to help de-stigmatise trauma-related mental health conditions and widen access to effective, evidence-based treatments. My journey into the mental health field has been shaped by both academic training and hands-on clinical experience, where I have witnessed the profound impact that compassionate, evidence-based counseling can have on people’s lives.
My aim as an EMDR specialist is not only to deliver high-quality trauma therapy, but also to help de-stigmatise trauma-related mental health conditions and widen access to effective, evidence-based treatments. My journey into the mental health field has been shaped by both academic training and hands-on clinical experience, where I have witnessed the profound impact that compassionate, evidence-based counseling can have on people’s lives.
Hola and hello! Hablo español. For over ten years, I’ve supported youth and young adults as they navigate life transitions, anxiety, and relationship challenges. My work also extends to adults seeking to repair relationships and build healthy boundaries that foster more meaningful, satisfying connections.
Hola and hello! Hablo español. For over ten years, I’ve supported youth and young adults as they navigate life transitions, anxiety, and relationship challenges. My work also extends to adults seeking to repair relationships and build healthy boundaries that foster more meaningful, satisfying connections.
Throughout my career, I’ve had the privilege of working closely with veterans, first responders, and survivors of sexual assault—supporting those who carry visible and invisible wounds with strength, resilience, and courage.
I am committed to creating a space where you feel safe, valued, and genuinely understood, while providing practical tools to help you restore balance, strengthen confidence, and move forward with renewed clarity and purpose. Every persons story is unique, and I tailor our work together to honor your experiences and goals.
Throughout my career, I’ve had the privilege of working closely with veterans, first responders, and survivors of sexual assault—supporting those who carry visible and invisible wounds with strength, resilience, and courage.
I am committed to creating a space where you feel safe, valued, and genuinely understood, while providing practical tools to help you restore balance, strengthen confidence, and move forward with renewed clarity and purpose. Every persons story is unique, and I tailor our work together to honor your experiences and goals.
You look like you have it together—but inside, you feel overwhelmed, anxious, or stuck in your own head. You might be overthinking everything, feeling stretched thin, or trying to keep up with work, relationships, and life without burning out. Many of my clients are navigating past experiences, relationship stress, or life transitions while feeling unsettled internally. Together, we slow things down, make sense of these patterns, and create meaningful, lasting change.
You look like you have it together—but inside, you feel overwhelmed, anxious, or stuck in your own head. You might be overthinking everything, feeling stretched thin, or trying to keep up with work, relationships, and life without burning out. Many of my clients are navigating past experiences, relationship stress, or life transitions while feeling unsettled internally. Together, we slow things down, make sense of these patterns, and create meaningful, lasting change.
My ideal client is someone seeking healing from relationship challenges, childhood trauma, sexual abuse, or domestic violence. With over 20 years of experience across diverse settings, I deeply understand issues like grief, anxiety, and family conflict. I specialize in couples counseling, helping partners reconnect and build healthier relationships. My compassionate, culturally informed approach provides a safe space for clients to explore past wounds and uncover resilience.
My ideal client is someone seeking healing from relationship challenges, childhood trauma, sexual abuse, or domestic violence. With over 20 years of experience across diverse settings, I deeply understand issues like grief, anxiety, and family conflict. I specialize in couples counseling, helping partners reconnect and build healthier relationships. My compassionate, culturally informed approach provides a safe space for clients to explore past wounds and uncover resilience.
I a, a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor. I use a person centered approach tailored to the individual to help individuals find peace within themselves and joy in their emotions. I have a background working with people experiencing psychosis, PTSD, depression, anxiety, and personality disorders. I believe that there is no such thing as “normal” as we all have our own path to walk. I am passionate about about helping others meet the highest version of themselves and grow into that version. I believe that a person is a whole creature - mind, body, and spirit, and all of that must be nurtured.
I a, a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor. I use a person centered approach tailored to the individual to help individuals find peace within themselves and joy in their emotions. I have a background working with people experiencing psychosis, PTSD, depression, anxiety, and personality disorders. I believe that there is no such thing as “normal” as we all have our own path to walk. I am passionate about about helping others meet the highest version of themselves and grow into that version. I believe that a person is a whole creature - mind, body, and spirit, and all of that must be nurtured.
Being a teen or young adult can feel overwhelming, especially when you're struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, relationship issues, life transitions or the pressure to have everything figured out. You may look fine on the outside while feeling stressed, exhausted, or stuck underneath. I specialize in teen therapy and young adult therapy, helping clients navigate anxiety, depression, trauma, self-esteem challenges, perfectionism, and life transitions. Together, we'll use humor, honesty, and practical coping skills to better understand emotions, break unhelpful patterns, and build confidence in who you are.
Being a teen or young adult can feel overwhelming, especially when you're struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, relationship issues, life transitions or the pressure to have everything figured out. You may look fine on the outside while feeling stressed, exhausted, or stuck underneath. I specialize in teen therapy and young adult therapy, helping clients navigate anxiety, depression, trauma, self-esteem challenges, perfectionism, and life transitions. Together, we'll use humor, honesty, and practical coping skills to better understand emotions, break unhelpful patterns, and build confidence in who you are.
I help everyday people navigate messy transitions and relationship stress without the clinical fluff. No toxic positivity or endless head-nodding—just practical, real-world strategies to help you feel grounded and back in control of your life.
I help everyday people navigate messy transitions and relationship stress without the clinical fluff. No toxic positivity or endless head-nodding—just practical, real-world strategies to help you feel grounded and back in control of your life.
My ideal clients are veterans, military families, and many other client demographics seeking support for PTSD, anxiety, depression, moral injury, or stress associated with life in general.
I specialize in helping individuals, couples, and families navigate trauma and life transitions with compassion and clarity. My approach blends evidence-based practices with a human, strengths-focussed lens. Together we'll build coping tools restore stability, and create a path toward lasting change and a renewed purpose.
My ideal clients are veterans, military families, and many other client demographics seeking support for PTSD, anxiety, depression, moral injury, or stress associated with life in general.
I specialize in helping individuals, couples, and families navigate trauma and life transitions with compassion and clarity. My approach blends evidence-based practices with a human, strengths-focussed lens. Together we'll build coping tools restore stability, and create a path toward lasting change and a renewed purpose.
When your closest relationships fracture, depression and anxiety can quickly spill into your work, your health, and your sense of self. Do you feel alone even when surrounded by people, or like the professional who has always been capable until now? Change is possible; therapy can help you reclaim stability and connection amid depression and anxiety. I work with relationship conflict, depression, and anxiety, and help people process what happened and rebuild trust and clarity. Together, we will uncover patterns, make hard things understandable, and find a path forward.
When your closest relationships fracture, depression and anxiety can quickly spill into your work, your health, and your sense of self. Do you feel alone even when surrounded by people, or like the professional who has always been capable until now? Change is possible; therapy can help you reclaim stability and connection amid depression and anxiety. I work with relationship conflict, depression, and anxiety, and help people process what happened and rebuild trust and clarity. Together, we will uncover patterns, make hard things understandable, and find a path forward.
Hi there, I'm Hadir! I’m so glad you’re here. I’m a licensed marriage and family therapist dedicated to helping individuals navigate challenges, build stronger connections, and create meaningful change. My approach is compassionate, collaborative, and rooted in evidence-based practices tailored to your unique needs and therapeutic goals. My therapeutic style integrates a directive, structured approach with a deeply person-centered, solution-focused, and narrative-informed lens. I prioritize getting to the core of therapeutic work early on, guiding clients with clarity, intention, and a focus on meaningful progress.
Hi there, I'm Hadir! I’m so glad you’re here. I’m a licensed marriage and family therapist dedicated to helping individuals navigate challenges, build stronger connections, and create meaningful change. My approach is compassionate, collaborative, and rooted in evidence-based practices tailored to your unique needs and therapeutic goals. My therapeutic style integrates a directive, structured approach with a deeply person-centered, solution-focused, and narrative-informed lens. I prioritize getting to the core of therapeutic work early on, guiding clients with clarity, intention, and a focus on meaningful progress.
You may seem like you’re managing things well, but inside it can feel like overwhelm, disconnection, or exhaustion that doesn’t fully lift. Anxiety may be constant or come in waves, and there may be periods of low mood, shutdown, avoidance, or emotional numbness where it feels hard to access what you’re feeling. These are often learned survival responses shaped by stress, pressure, or past experiences that felt too much at the time. In therapy, we slow things down, make sense of these patterns, and work toward more choice and ease in how you respond.
You may seem like you’re managing things well, but inside it can feel like overwhelm, disconnection, or exhaustion that doesn’t fully lift. Anxiety may be constant or come in waves, and there may be periods of low mood, shutdown, avoidance, or emotional numbness where it feels hard to access what you’re feeling. These are often learned survival responses shaped by stress, pressure, or past experiences that felt too much at the time. In therapy, we slow things down, make sense of these patterns, and work toward more choice and ease in how you respond.
Joe Arias is a Latinx and Queer Therapist that can assist you with barriers that are stopping you from becoming the person you want to be. Experienced in various forms of therapy that include: EMDR, DBT, Strength Based, Solution Focused Therapy, and a Sex-Positive Approach.
Joe Arias is a Latinx and Queer Therapist that can assist you with barriers that are stopping you from becoming the person you want to be. Experienced in various forms of therapy that include: EMDR, DBT, Strength Based, Solution Focused Therapy, and a Sex-Positive Approach.
I am a Licensed Therapist and the CEO of Victoria Community Counseling. My speciality is trauma work, depression and anxiety issues, overcoming fear, shame and issues related to childhood trauma.
As a trained EMDR Therapist, I use mindfulness and empowerment techniques, especially EMDR skills to help you overcome the "stuck feeling" and create more adaptive problem solving skills. I focus on phobias (such as fear of driving or flying) or fear of animals. My second specialty is working with adolescents presenting with anxiety, trauma, depression, behavioral issues, trauma in families, co-parenting issues and more.
I am a Licensed Therapist and the CEO of Victoria Community Counseling. My speciality is trauma work, depression and anxiety issues, overcoming fear, shame and issues related to childhood trauma.
As a trained EMDR Therapist, I use mindfulness and empowerment techniques, especially EMDR skills to help you overcome the "stuck feeling" and create more adaptive problem solving skills. I focus on phobias (such as fear of driving or flying) or fear of animals. My second specialty is working with adolescents presenting with anxiety, trauma, depression, behavioral issues, trauma in families, co-parenting issues and more.
As a Christian, I understand that you can become anxious, stressed, overwhelmed, tired, depressed, or have feelings of hopelessness. As a faith-based therapist let me help you walk through this journey to develop coping skills and strengthen your relationships. You’re probably wondering:
Will this really work? Will I actually be heard? How is talking about my problems going to actually help? Please understand you are not alone! Let's get to know each other and work together to see what feeling better looks like for you. If you are looking for Christian counseling, please contact me to get started.
As a Christian, I understand that you can become anxious, stressed, overwhelmed, tired, depressed, or have feelings of hopelessness. As a faith-based therapist let me help you walk through this journey to develop coping skills and strengthen your relationships. You’re probably wondering:
Will this really work? Will I actually be heard? How is talking about my problems going to actually help? Please understand you are not alone! Let's get to know each other and work together to see what feeling better looks like for you. If you are looking for Christian counseling, please contact me to get started.
Jacob Anthony Escobedo
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, MAPS, LCSW
1 Endorsed
Riverside, CA 92507
Therapy can be a space to confront significant life challenges, regulate intense emotions, or gain greater self awareness and insight. You may be struggling with the aftermath of trauma, grappling with anxiety, depression, grief and loss, spiritual issues, or navigating through life’s changes. If this sounds like you, consider working with Jacob Escobedo, licensed clinical social worker. Jacob’s clinical experience includes treating trauma, anxiety, OCD, depression, grief, perinatal/postpartum issues, and life transitions. He utilizes a blend of “bottom up” and solution-focused approaches in therapy to promote safety & resilience.
Therapy can be a space to confront significant life challenges, regulate intense emotions, or gain greater self awareness and insight. You may be struggling with the aftermath of trauma, grappling with anxiety, depression, grief and loss, spiritual issues, or navigating through life’s changes. If this sounds like you, consider working with Jacob Escobedo, licensed clinical social worker. Jacob’s clinical experience includes treating trauma, anxiety, OCD, depression, grief, perinatal/postpartum issues, and life transitions. He utilizes a blend of “bottom up” and solution-focused approaches in therapy to promote safety & resilience.
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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.