First Responders Therapists in Johnson County, IA
Populations I have experience with and enjoy treating include veterans/ first responders, addicts, formerly incarcerated individuals, college students and healthcare professionals, among others.
It’s my goal to help you gain a deeper understanding of yourself and how you can live in a way that feels authentic and fulfilling. Whether it’s offering a different perspective, being an empathetic listener, or implementing boundaries, I believe empowerment mixed with a healthy dose of challenging your mind and fears can help you to reach your potential. Getting started can feel intimidating, but whatever you are dealing with, you don’t have to do it alone. I thoroughly enjoy showing people how transformative therapy truly can be. Clients describe my style as warm and empathetic, but willing to challenge them when needed.
Populations I have experience with and enjoy treating include veterans/ first responders, addicts, formerly incarcerated individuals, college students and healthcare professionals, among others.
It’s my goal to help you gain a deeper understanding of yourself and how you can live in a way that feels authentic and fulfilling. Whether it’s offering a different perspective, being an empathetic listener, or implementing boundaries, I believe empowerment mixed with a healthy dose of challenging your mind and fears can help you to reach your potential. Getting started can feel intimidating, but whatever you are dealing with, you don’t have to do it alone. I thoroughly enjoy showing people how transformative therapy truly can be. Clients describe my style as warm and empathetic, but willing to challenge them when needed.
Through this work, I’ve seen firsthand how our system impacts first responders and those affected by our legal system.
No one likes to be put into a box — especially when it comes to their healthcare. I embrace an “outside the box” approach to supporting your mental health needs. Together, we can seek out ways to be creative in developing your personalized treatment plans. I will meet you wherever you are at.
Through this work, I’ve seen firsthand how our system impacts first responders and those affected by our legal system.
No one likes to be put into a box — especially when it comes to their healthcare. I embrace an “outside the box” approach to supporting your mental health needs. Together, we can seek out ways to be creative in developing your personalized treatment plans. I will meet you wherever you are at.
Mary Eldridge Emdr Spanish-Speaking Provider
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LISW , LCSW
Verified Verified
10 Endorsed
Online Only
Do you feel like you’re never good enough?
Do you feel lost and don't know where to start?
Maybe you have tried everything and nothing works. Maybe you feel exhausted but can't relax even when you try. Our brain is constantly on hyperdrive and it feels impossible to make it stop. Life after trauma is rough, and people who have experienced it struggle with these quite frequently. But if you ready to break this never-ending cycle, I'm the trauma therapist for you! You don't have to have all the answers because, together, we can figure them out!
Do you feel like you’re never good enough?
Do you feel lost and don't know where to start?
Maybe you have tried everything and nothing works. Maybe you feel exhausted but can't relax even when you try. Our brain is constantly on hyperdrive and it feels impossible to make it stop. Life after trauma is rough, and people who have experienced it struggle with these quite frequently. But if you ready to break this never-ending cycle, I'm the trauma therapist for you! You don't have to have all the answers because, together, we can figure them out!
I believe that counseling is a process whereby a client voluntarily seeks to resolve interpersonal, emotional, and/or spiritual difficulties with the assistance of another caring individual. I will seek to empower you to make changes for the betterment of your life through a wellness model. I will do my best to offer you the highest ethical standards of care, to listen empathically to you, to persist in hope, to believe in your restoration, and to avoid all forms of judgement. My goal is for you to develop fresh perspectives, to bolster your self confidence in your existing capabilities, and to form a feasible plan of action.
I believe that counseling is a process whereby a client voluntarily seeks to resolve interpersonal, emotional, and/or spiritual difficulties with the assistance of another caring individual. I will seek to empower you to make changes for the betterment of your life through a wellness model. I will do my best to offer you the highest ethical standards of care, to listen empathically to you, to persist in hope, to believe in your restoration, and to avoid all forms of judgement. My goal is for you to develop fresh perspectives, to bolster your self confidence in your existing capabilities, and to form a feasible plan of action.
One of the bravest things you can do, is begin to understand your own story. My passion as a therapist is to create a safe, welcoming environment for you to seek mental health support. Regardless of what you are facing, I am here to support you in your journey to emotional wellbeing. I will provide an environment where we can collaborate to process your emotions and learn new skills to manage your stressors. I am committed to empowering you to live your most authentic life, you deserve to be heard.
One of the bravest things you can do, is begin to understand your own story. My passion as a therapist is to create a safe, welcoming environment for you to seek mental health support. Regardless of what you are facing, I am here to support you in your journey to emotional wellbeing. I will provide an environment where we can collaborate to process your emotions and learn new skills to manage your stressors. I am committed to empowering you to live your most authentic life, you deserve to be heard.
Life’s challenges can feel overwhelming, whether you’re facing anxiety, depression, trauma, or relationship struggles. You might feel stuck or disconnected from the life you want to live. If you’re seeking support, I provide a safe, compassionate space for you to explore your emotions, process difficult experiences, and develop practical tools to move forward with greater confidence. My trauma-informed, evidence-based approach promotes resilience, improved communication skills, and deeper insight into your thoughts and feelings. Together, we will create a path toward healing, balance, and personal growth.
Life’s challenges can feel overwhelming, whether you’re facing anxiety, depression, trauma, or relationship struggles. You might feel stuck or disconnected from the life you want to live. If you’re seeking support, I provide a safe, compassionate space for you to explore your emotions, process difficult experiences, and develop practical tools to move forward with greater confidence. My trauma-informed, evidence-based approach promotes resilience, improved communication skills, and deeper insight into your thoughts and feelings. Together, we will create a path toward healing, balance, and personal growth.
Beth Dehogues
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LMSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
My practice prioritizes helping individuals understand themselves in new ways that lead to finding a sense of safety, purpose, and fulfillment. Together, we may: explore how your past experiences and relationships have influenced your behaviors and perceptions, enhance awareness on the connection between your mind and body, and establish goals that guide you to the life you want. I can help with chronic stress, trauma, relationship and family issues, anxiety, postpartum, mood disorders, and ADHD.
My practice prioritizes helping individuals understand themselves in new ways that lead to finding a sense of safety, purpose, and fulfillment. Together, we may: explore how your past experiences and relationships have influenced your behaviors and perceptions, enhance awareness on the connection between your mind and body, and establish goals that guide you to the life you want. I can help with chronic stress, trauma, relationship and family issues, anxiety, postpartum, mood disorders, and ADHD.
Olivia R Carrow
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, LISW, LPHA
Verified Verified
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
I have a collaborative, holistic and active approach to therapy which aims to enhance your strengths and insight, build skill and increase resilience. I work with trauma, substance use and process addiction, anxiety and mood disorders, OCD, ADHD, BPD, grief/loss, and work with couples and families, including blended and non-traditional family and relationship styles. I tend to be candid and participatory in session and aim to create a dynamic relationship with clients that facilitates growth, honesty and adaptive change, meeting my clients where they are.
I have a collaborative, holistic and active approach to therapy which aims to enhance your strengths and insight, build skill and increase resilience. I work with trauma, substance use and process addiction, anxiety and mood disorders, OCD, ADHD, BPD, grief/loss, and work with couples and families, including blended and non-traditional family and relationship styles. I tend to be candid and participatory in session and aim to create a dynamic relationship with clients that facilitates growth, honesty and adaptive change, meeting my clients where they are.
Callie Smith
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LISW
Verified Verified
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
Welcome! I know that reaching out for therapy can feel both freeing and overwhelming. I offer you a space to be yourself and a place to learn more about who you are and who you desire to be. I utilize Transforming Touch, EMDR, somatic therapy, Intuitive Eating and Internal Family System or "parts work" theories to help you connect and move forward in your life. These practices help build nervous system regulation and set the foundation for building compassion so that you are able to exist in new and different ways in both your individual life and in relation with others. I welcome questions or wonderings about these approaches!
Welcome! I know that reaching out for therapy can feel both freeing and overwhelming. I offer you a space to be yourself and a place to learn more about who you are and who you desire to be. I utilize Transforming Touch, EMDR, somatic therapy, Intuitive Eating and Internal Family System or "parts work" theories to help you connect and move forward in your life. These practices help build nervous system regulation and set the foundation for building compassion so that you are able to exist in new and different ways in both your individual life and in relation with others. I welcome questions or wonderings about these approaches!
Pulse Counseling & Wellness Center PLLC
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, LCPC, LMHC, CAADC
Verified Verified
Serves Area
Are you struggling with trauma, addiction, attachment concerns, or feeling overwhelmed? Whether you're a child, teen, adult, or part of a family seeking support, you're not alone. At Pulse, we understand the challenges you face and your desire for genuine, holistic healing that goes beyond quick fixes.
Are you struggling with trauma, addiction, attachment concerns, or feeling overwhelmed? Whether you're a child, teen, adult, or part of a family seeking support, you're not alone. At Pulse, we understand the challenges you face and your desire for genuine, holistic healing that goes beyond quick fixes.
Feeling sad or down? Exhausted? Overwhelmed? Irritated? Life is hard. Plain and simple. Situations and circumstances so often drive us in a direction we weren't prepared. So many of us have a hard time figuring out what to do in these moments. I have worked with college students, individuals in difficult relationships, medical workers, educators, mothers, teen girls, pregnant women, LGBTQ+ persons and so many others who find themselves in a place that feels confusing or dark. Negative mental health can come in forms that we didn't know existed - until we are there. Clients I work with just need to talk to an unbiased ear.
Feeling sad or down? Exhausted? Overwhelmed? Irritated? Life is hard. Plain and simple. Situations and circumstances so often drive us in a direction we weren't prepared. So many of us have a hard time figuring out what to do in these moments. I have worked with college students, individuals in difficult relationships, medical workers, educators, mothers, teen girls, pregnant women, LGBTQ+ persons and so many others who find themselves in a place that feels confusing or dark. Negative mental health can come in forms that we didn't know existed - until we are there. Clients I work with just need to talk to an unbiased ear.
Meet Our First Responders Therapists
Life’s journey presents a variety of challenges, especially as we transition through its many stages. By the time we reach mid-life, we may find ourselves in the "sandwich generation," caring for both children and aging parents. Perhaps you’re further along in your journey, providing care for a spouse or loved one living with chronic illness or dementia. Or, you may be facing your own health struggles, past trauma, managing chronic pain, chronic illness, or navigating the natural changes of the menopausal transition. You may have reached retirement and are asking, "Who am I now?"
Life’s journey presents a variety of challenges, especially as we transition through its many stages. By the time we reach mid-life, we may find ourselves in the "sandwich generation," caring for both children and aging parents. Perhaps you’re further along in your journey, providing care for a spouse or loved one living with chronic illness or dementia. Or, you may be facing your own health struggles, past trauma, managing chronic pain, chronic illness, or navigating the natural changes of the menopausal transition. You may have reached retirement and are asking, "Who am I now?"
Online Therapists
As a mental health therapist and former police officer, I bring over 15 years of combined experience in law enforcement and clinical counseling, giving me a unique perspective on life’s challenges.
I take a person-centered approach, using evidence-based methods like CBT, DBT, solution-focused therapy, and motivational interviewing. By tailoring treatment to each client, I provide a supportive space to build coping skills, improve relationships, and foster growth. My goal is to help clients face life’s challenges head on with confidence and resilience.
As a mental health therapist and former police officer, I bring over 15 years of combined experience in law enforcement and clinical counseling, giving me a unique perspective on life’s challenges.
I take a person-centered approach, using evidence-based methods like CBT, DBT, solution-focused therapy, and motivational interviewing. By tailoring treatment to each client, I provide a supportive space to build coping skills, improve relationships, and foster growth. My goal is to help clients face life’s challenges head on with confidence and resilience.
Emergency: use 911.
Life is a journey down a road with many twists and turns. Some hold potential joy and others may bring sorrow. Where does the strength and clarity come from to keep going? Marcus Aurelius had this to say: “You have power over your mind, not outside events. Realize this and you will find strength.” As a practitioner of Positive, Strength-based therapy, my primary task is to help people identify and engage the goldmine of resources already residing in every person. Outcomes are not guaranteed; but if you are willing to be challenged and grow, I would be honored to assist you as a fellow traveler. I too am a work in progress!
Emergency: use 911.
Life is a journey down a road with many twists and turns. Some hold potential joy and others may bring sorrow. Where does the strength and clarity come from to keep going? Marcus Aurelius had this to say: “You have power over your mind, not outside events. Realize this and you will find strength.” As a practitioner of Positive, Strength-based therapy, my primary task is to help people identify and engage the goldmine of resources already residing in every person. Outcomes are not guaranteed; but if you are willing to be challenged and grow, I would be honored to assist you as a fellow traveler. I too am a work in progress!
I bring a unique background and set of skills to the world of therapy with past experiences as a Police Officer and Psychiatric Social Worker.
Welcome! I believe therapy is much like a journey, where each session is a step towards understanding yourself better and finding the peace and fulfillment you deserve. As your therapist, my role is to be your companion on this path and help navigate the challenges along the way. Together we will explore your thoughts, feelings, and experiences and celebrate the milestones we make along the way. Whether you're grappling with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, or past traumas, I am here to provide a safe, compassionate, and non-judgmental space for you to express yourself and grow.
I bring a unique background and set of skills to the world of therapy with past experiences as a Police Officer and Psychiatric Social Worker.
Welcome! I believe therapy is much like a journey, where each session is a step towards understanding yourself better and finding the peace and fulfillment you deserve. As your therapist, my role is to be your companion on this path and help navigate the challenges along the way. Together we will explore your thoughts, feelings, and experiences and celebrate the milestones we make along the way. Whether you're grappling with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, or past traumas, I am here to provide a safe, compassionate, and non-judgmental space for you to express yourself and grow.
Are you feeling overwhelmed or stuck, facing challenges like stress, relationship issues, addiction, or anger management? Do you find yourself struggling with self-esteem or longing for clarity and personal growth? If you're seeking a space to build coping skills, improve self-awareness, and develop healthier relationships, you're not alone. I provide a supportive, non-judgmental environment where you can explore your concerns and gain the confidence to face life's challenges.
Are you feeling overwhelmed or stuck, facing challenges like stress, relationship issues, addiction, or anger management? Do you find yourself struggling with self-esteem or longing for clarity and personal growth? If you're seeking a space to build coping skills, improve self-awareness, and develop healthier relationships, you're not alone. I provide a supportive, non-judgmental environment where you can explore your concerns and gain the confidence to face life's challenges.
I am a Licensed Master Social Worker, receiving both my undergraduate and graduate degrees from the University of Iowa. I have a diverse background in social services, starting my career working with clients in crisis, then working as Director of Services and Clinical Director at a social service agency.
My clinical background includes providing therapy online on a part-time basis as well as training providers, community members, and organizations on various mental health topics. I have worked in both private and nonprofit settings with a range of populations and client backgrounds.
I am a Licensed Master Social Worker, receiving both my undergraduate and graduate degrees from the University of Iowa. I have a diverse background in social services, starting my career working with clients in crisis, then working as Director of Services and Clinical Director at a social service agency.
My clinical background includes providing therapy online on a part-time basis as well as training providers, community members, and organizations on various mental health topics. I have worked in both private and nonprofit settings with a range of populations and client backgrounds.
Life is beautiful. Perhaps not all the time, but we often experience ups and downs that remind us of our vulnerability, as well as our strengths. And sometimes we get stuck. Every person we pass by has gone through trials and tribulations. Everyone has overcome various circumstances to become the person they are today. This journey is never ending, we continue to evolve throughout our lives.
Life is beautiful. Perhaps not all the time, but we often experience ups and downs that remind us of our vulnerability, as well as our strengths. And sometimes we get stuck. Every person we pass by has gone through trials and tribulations. Everyone has overcome various circumstances to become the person they are today. This journey is never ending, we continue to evolve throughout our lives.
David Beebe
Pre-Licensed Professional, MS Ed, tLMHC, NCC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Davenport, IA 52803
I have experience working with teens, young adults, families, and couples, and over a decade of experience with older adults prior to becoming a counselor. Throughout my work, I've discovered one reoccurring truth: We all are on a journey in our life story. Perhaps you're a young adult feeling anxiety about the future. Perhaps you're a teenager, feeling disconnected and lonely in the social media age. Maybe you're an older adult, looking back on life and carrying regret you want to sort through. Maybe you went through childhood trauma and need a safe place to heal. Maybe you're battling addiction. Maybe you need hope for tomorrow.
I have experience working with teens, young adults, families, and couples, and over a decade of experience with older adults prior to becoming a counselor. Throughout my work, I've discovered one reoccurring truth: We all are on a journey in our life story. Perhaps you're a young adult feeling anxiety about the future. Perhaps you're a teenager, feeling disconnected and lonely in the social media age. Maybe you're an older adult, looking back on life and carrying regret you want to sort through. Maybe you went through childhood trauma and need a safe place to heal. Maybe you're battling addiction. Maybe you need hope for tomorrow.
Relationships are often a significant part of our lives, which means when one of our relationships are struggling, we feel that in many areas of our life. I thrive on working with couples who are struggling and can help with issues related to communication, intimacy, infidelity, trust, or resolving conflict. I understand that the couple dynamic is a unique one and needs to be treated as such and am able to help couples get from where they are to where they want to be. In addition to work with couples, I also have extensive training and experience working with personality disorders and helping at the individual and couples' level.
Relationships are often a significant part of our lives, which means when one of our relationships are struggling, we feel that in many areas of our life. I thrive on working with couples who are struggling and can help with issues related to communication, intimacy, infidelity, trust, or resolving conflict. I understand that the couple dynamic is a unique one and needs to be treated as such and am able to help couples get from where they are to where they want to be. In addition to work with couples, I also have extensive training and experience working with personality disorders and helping at the individual and couples' level.
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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.