First Responders Therapists in Conyers, GA
One day I woke up, ready to explode as I put my feet on the floor. I realized that I just couldn't take it anymore. I was tired of being tired. I was tired of just going through the motions each day. I felt alone and misunderstood. I realized that I needed to get some help with getting through this. I was letting everything that I have been holding in take me and my life over. Do you identify with this?
One day I woke up, ready to explode as I put my feet on the floor. I realized that I just couldn't take it anymore. I was tired of being tired. I was tired of just going through the motions each day. I felt alone and misunderstood. I realized that I needed to get some help with getting through this. I was letting everything that I have been holding in take me and my life over. Do you identify with this?
I'm a dedicated Mental Health Counselor with a passion for helping individuals navigate their challenges and achieve a fulfilling life. My mission is to support you in overcoming obstacles, reaching your goals, and enhancing your overall well-being. I specialize in creating a warm, supportive, and collaborative environment where you feel truly valued and understood. My approach is rooted in a deep commitment to your well-being, focusing on practical solutions and empowering you to make meaningful changes in your life.
I'm a dedicated Mental Health Counselor with a passion for helping individuals navigate their challenges and achieve a fulfilling life. My mission is to support you in overcoming obstacles, reaching your goals, and enhancing your overall well-being. I specialize in creating a warm, supportive, and collaborative environment where you feel truly valued and understood. My approach is rooted in a deep commitment to your well-being, focusing on practical solutions and empowering you to make meaningful changes in your life.
I've been serving communities for many years in various positions, and I have found that my ideal client is the one that is ready to work, even if they are not sure what needs to be done or even why. This client is open to collaborating with me in figuring out what about their right now is no longer working for them. Basically, my ideal client is the one that says "I want help for something different" & chooses me to be that helper!
I've been serving communities for many years in various positions, and I have found that my ideal client is the one that is ready to work, even if they are not sure what needs to be done or even why. This client is open to collaborating with me in figuring out what about their right now is no longer working for them. Basically, my ideal client is the one that says "I want help for something different" & chooses me to be that helper!
Life can be overwhelming, and sometimes we carry burdens that feel too heavy to manage alone. As a therapist, my goal is to create a safe, supportive space where you feel seen, heard, and valued. Whether you're navigating anxiety, depression, life stressors, codependency, or working on boundaries and self-worth, we’ll work together to help you find balance, healing, and the tools you need to thrive and be the version of you that you desire to be!
Life can be overwhelming, and sometimes we carry burdens that feel too heavy to manage alone. As a therapist, my goal is to create a safe, supportive space where you feel seen, heard, and valued. Whether you're navigating anxiety, depression, life stressors, codependency, or working on boundaries and self-worth, we’ll work together to help you find balance, healing, and the tools you need to thrive and be the version of you that you desire to be!
Gibson Ellison
Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, MAC, CSAT, CMAT, RACS
Conyers, GA 30094
Not accepting new clients
I believe a person's decision to enter therapy demonstrates courage and willingness to make positive changes. Together with the client, we form a therapeutic alliance that facilitates personal growth and self-improvement. I enjoy working with clients and seeing them overcome obstacles that prevent them from achieving their goals.
I believe a person's decision to enter therapy demonstrates courage and willingness to make positive changes. Together with the client, we form a therapeutic alliance that facilitates personal growth and self-improvement. I enjoy working with clients and seeing them overcome obstacles that prevent them from achieving their goals.
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I specialize in eating disorders, family of origin issues, pain & trauma recovery, including PTSD, and First Responders and Veterans.
If you are interested in making lasting changes in yourself and your relationships, I'd love to work with you. Coming alongside you and helping you heal from your deepest fears, pains, and memories are what I'm called to do.
I use several techniques when they are warranted: EMDR, Gestalt Therapy, and help you identify your core beliefs.
I think about your circumstances using four lenses: early attachments, families (original and current) and your role in them, your beliefs about yourself, and your spiritual development. As a Christian, I will meet you where you are, not push Jesus on you, and respect you and your journey.
I specialize in eating disorders, family of origin issues, pain & trauma recovery, including PTSD, and First Responders and Veterans.
If you are interested in making lasting changes in yourself and your relationships, I'd love to work with you. Coming alongside you and helping you heal from your deepest fears, pains, and memories are what I'm called to do.
I use several techniques when they are warranted: EMDR, Gestalt Therapy, and help you identify your core beliefs.
I think about your circumstances using four lenses: early attachments, families (original and current) and your role in them, your beliefs about yourself, and your spiritual development. As a Christian, I will meet you where you are, not push Jesus on you, and respect you and your journey.
My favorite book of all time is Viktor Frankl's Man's Search for Meaning. One of the many wonderful things he says in that book is "When we are no longer able to change a situation we are challenged to change ourselves." I see our work together as a team effort. Each client I see has his or her own story and unique perspective on that story, and I believe that within that story are the seeds to healing. My approach to helping my clients is in seeing each of my clients as a whole person who is struggling with something, whether it is anxiety, depression, relationships issues, substance abuse, communication, parenting, trauma, etc.
My favorite book of all time is Viktor Frankl's Man's Search for Meaning. One of the many wonderful things he says in that book is "When we are no longer able to change a situation we are challenged to change ourselves." I see our work together as a team effort. Each client I see has his or her own story and unique perspective on that story, and I believe that within that story are the seeds to healing. My approach to helping my clients is in seeing each of my clients as a whole person who is struggling with something, whether it is anxiety, depression, relationships issues, substance abuse, communication, parenting, trauma, etc.
I work with first responders, veterans, and their families, as well as others navigating high-stress, high-stakes circumstances.
My approach is structured, practical, and tailored to real life. I use EMDR, parts work, and trauma-informed strategies to identify what is getting in the way, process difficult experiences, and build healthier ways of responding. The goal is not simply to talk about symptoms, but to help you function and feel better in the life you actually live.
I work with first responders, veterans, and their families, as well as others navigating high-stress, high-stakes circumstances.
My approach is structured, practical, and tailored to real life. I use EMDR, parts work, and trauma-informed strategies to identify what is getting in the way, process difficult experiences, and build healthier ways of responding. The goal is not simply to talk about symptoms, but to help you function and feel better in the life you actually live.
I have a particular interest in working with first responders and others whose careers expose them to trauma, high stress and experiences that can be difficult to explain to people who have not experienced them.
You may look like you have it together, but inside you feel exhausted, overwhelmed, anxious, or trapped in your own thoughts. You replay conversations, struggle to quiet your mind at night, or carry experiences you rarely talk about. You've learned to keep functioning while bearing the weight of it all. As someone who has been on the other side of the badge and now serves as a licensed clinician, I understand what it means to bring difficult experiences home with you. When accustomed to being strong for everyone else, therapy can be where you finally take care of yourself. Let me help you quiet the spiral and reclaim your life.
I have a particular interest in working with first responders and others whose careers expose them to trauma, high stress and experiences that can be difficult to explain to people who have not experienced them.
You may look like you have it together, but inside you feel exhausted, overwhelmed, anxious, or trapped in your own thoughts. You replay conversations, struggle to quiet your mind at night, or carry experiences you rarely talk about. You've learned to keep functioning while bearing the weight of it all. As someone who has been on the other side of the badge and now serves as a licensed clinician, I understand what it means to bring difficult experiences home with you. When accustomed to being strong for everyone else, therapy can be where you finally take care of yourself. Let me help you quiet the spiral and reclaim your life.
Life is a lot—like, a lot. But you don’t have to figure it all out alone. Therapy with me is a self-led journey. We go at your pace, exploring what truly matters to you. I’m here to help you navigate the chaos with humor, warmth, and a person-centered approach that puts you in the driver’s seat. Using a blend of modalities including Internal Family Systems (IFS), we’ll explore the different parts of you with curiosity, not judgment.... because even your inner critic deserves a little compassion.
Life is a lot—like, a lot. But you don’t have to figure it all out alone. Therapy with me is a self-led journey. We go at your pace, exploring what truly matters to you. I’m here to help you navigate the chaos with humor, warmth, and a person-centered approach that puts you in the driver’s seat. Using a blend of modalities including Internal Family Systems (IFS), we’ll explore the different parts of you with curiosity, not judgment.... because even your inner critic deserves a little compassion.
We all experience times when we feel stuck in our lives. No matter how much we want to make positive changes within ourselves and relationships, it can sometimes feel that we are trying to move forward against a brick wall. Whether you are struggling with anxiety about the future, sadness or guilt about the past, or confusion on how to navigate the present, therapy should be a space where you are met with compassion, genuine curiosity, and support – exactly as you are and without judgment.
We all experience times when we feel stuck in our lives. No matter how much we want to make positive changes within ourselves and relationships, it can sometimes feel that we are trying to move forward against a brick wall. Whether you are struggling with anxiety about the future, sadness or guilt about the past, or confusion on how to navigate the present, therapy should be a space where you are met with compassion, genuine curiosity, and support – exactly as you are and without judgment.
I’m a licensed therapist who is passionate about helping individuals find balance, clarity, and healing in the midst of life’s challenges. I specialize in working with adults—particularly women and helping professionals—who are navigating anxiety, burnout, life transitions, and emotional overwhelm. My approach is warm, collaborative, and grounded in evidence-based practices, while also honoring the importance of each client’s unique experiences, values, and cultural background.
I’m a licensed therapist who is passionate about helping individuals find balance, clarity, and healing in the midst of life’s challenges. I specialize in working with adults—particularly women and helping professionals—who are navigating anxiety, burnout, life transitions, and emotional overwhelm. My approach is warm, collaborative, and grounded in evidence-based practices, while also honoring the importance of each client’s unique experiences, values, and cultural background.
My clients include first responders, veterans, aviation professionals, older adults, and Gen X and Millennial adults navigating burnout, vicarious trauma, health diagnoses, treatment adjustment, or relationship concerns.
My goal is to help guide you toward your “true north”—that sense of clarity, values, and direction that aligns with who you really are and how you want to live.
My clients include first responders, veterans, aviation professionals, older adults, and Gen X and Millennial adults navigating burnout, vicarious trauma, health diagnoses, treatment adjustment, or relationship concerns.
My goal is to help guide you toward your “true north”—that sense of clarity, values, and direction that aligns with who you really are and how you want to live.
A supportive, collaborative space grounded in military understanding, helping clients navigate transitions, stress, and change.
Life transitions, ongoing stress, and relationship challenges can feel overwhelming, leaving individuals and families unsure of how to move forward or regain a sense of balance. I work with clients navigating these experiences, including those coping with anxiety, trauma, or the emotional weight of significant change, who are seeking a space where they feel heard and supported. Together, we create a collaborative, client-centered environment to explore your experiences, build insight, and begin making meaningful shifts.
A supportive, collaborative space grounded in military understanding, helping clients navigate transitions, stress, and change.
Life transitions, ongoing stress, and relationship challenges can feel overwhelming, leaving individuals and families unsure of how to move forward or regain a sense of balance. I work with clients navigating these experiences, including those coping with anxiety, trauma, or the emotional weight of significant change, who are seeking a space where they feel heard and supported. Together, we create a collaborative, client-centered environment to explore your experiences, build insight, and begin making meaningful shifts.
I see first responders, EMS, firefighters, law enforcement, dispatchers, as well as active military, veterans, and healthcare professionals.
I have worked in EMS since 2000 as a 911 paramedic, tactical paramedic, flight paramedic, and trauma nurse. Today, I bring that experience into therapy with a direct, candid, and practical approach infused with humor. I offer flexibility for shift work including some weekends and evenings.
I see first responders, EMS, firefighters, law enforcement, dispatchers, as well as active military, veterans, and healthcare professionals.
I have worked in EMS since 2000 as a 911 paramedic, tactical paramedic, flight paramedic, and trauma nurse. Today, I bring that experience into therapy with a direct, candid, and practical approach infused with humor. I offer flexibility for shift work including some weekends and evenings.
Do you know what it’s like to carry pain while still trying to hold everything together? Maybe you are a millennial or Gen Z who grew up with chaos at home, or you’re healing from past experiences that still linger in your body. On the outside you look like you’re doing fine, but the anxiety and self-doubt tell a different story on the inside. I specialize in helping clients move out of survival mode into a state of being you've been longing for—filled with safety, calm, confidence, clarity, and genuine connection.
Do you know what it’s like to carry pain while still trying to hold everything together? Maybe you are a millennial or Gen Z who grew up with chaos at home, or you’re healing from past experiences that still linger in your body. On the outside you look like you’re doing fine, but the anxiety and self-doubt tell a different story on the inside. I specialize in helping clients move out of survival mode into a state of being you've been longing for—filled with safety, calm, confidence, clarity, and genuine connection.
I have experience working with couples, the LGBTQIA2S+ community, Women’s Safe Shelter, Cancer patients/survivors, Veterans, First Responders and more
I enjoy getting to know my clients. We develop short and long-term goals based on your preferences. I offer culturally-sensitive, inclusive services with respect for the client's definition of self. I offer the option of short and longterm therapy. At times, a visit or two may be all that is needed to help clients move forward.
I have experience working with couples, the LGBTQIA2S+ community, Women’s Safe Shelter, Cancer patients/survivors, Veterans, First Responders and more
I enjoy getting to know my clients. We develop short and long-term goals based on your preferences. I offer culturally-sensitive, inclusive services with respect for the client's definition of self. I offer the option of short and longterm therapy. At times, a visit or two may be all that is needed to help clients move forward.
Developing Wellness Solutions, LLC
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C, Owner
3 Endorsed
Online Only
Developing Wellness Solutions is a multi-state virtual behavioral health organization serving individuals, couples, families, employers, educational institutions, and organizations. We help people navigate stress, anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, and life transitions through compassionate, evidence-based care. Same-week appointments are often available with our licensed clinicians. Click the Website button to view available providers in your state and schedule an appointment at a time that works for you.
Developing Wellness Solutions is a multi-state virtual behavioral health organization serving individuals, couples, families, employers, educational institutions, and organizations. We help people navigate stress, anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, and life transitions through compassionate, evidence-based care. Same-week appointments are often available with our licensed clinicians. Click the Website button to view available providers in your state and schedule an appointment at a time that works for you.
Christina Rijneveld
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
2 Endorsed
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
Are you the one who’s been wishing for a Saturday morning therapy appointment? A few spots just opened up. Reach out today for free consultation call.
Therapy with me is a space where you can be fully seen and accepted, without pressure to be anything other than who you are. I specialize in grief, loss, and life transitions, including hospice and foster care, as well as pet loss and other forms of grief such as suicide loss and traumatic loss. My work is grounded in real connection, helping you gently explore both what you’re going through and the deeper patterns beneath it. You’re welcome exactly as you are here.
Are you the one who’s been wishing for a Saturday morning therapy appointment? A few spots just opened up. Reach out today for free consultation call.
Therapy with me is a space where you can be fully seen and accepted, without pressure to be anything other than who you are. I specialize in grief, loss, and life transitions, including hospice and foster care, as well as pet loss and other forms of grief such as suicide loss and traumatic loss. My work is grounded in real connection, helping you gently explore both what you’re going through and the deeper patterns beneath it. You’re welcome exactly as you are here.
My ideal clients are adults who are tired of feeling stuck in the same patterns, overwhelmed by stress, weighed down by anxiety, disconnected in relationships, or constantly putting everyone else first. Many come to therapy feeling emotionally exhausted, uncertain, or frustrated that what they have been doing is no longer working. I help clients better understand themselves, identify what is keeping them stuck, strengthen coping skills, improve communication and boundaries, and create healthier ways to move forward with more clarity, confidence, and direction.
More Questions? Watch my Starting Therapy Video on my website.
My ideal clients are adults who are tired of feeling stuck in the same patterns, overwhelmed by stress, weighed down by anxiety, disconnected in relationships, or constantly putting everyone else first. Many come to therapy feeling emotionally exhausted, uncertain, or frustrated that what they have been doing is no longer working. I help clients better understand themselves, identify what is keeping them stuck, strengthen coping skills, improve communication and boundaries, and create healthier ways to move forward with more clarity, confidence, and direction.
More Questions? Watch my Starting Therapy Video on my website.
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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.