First Responders Therapists in Red Wing, MN
I have previous experience working in community mental health crisis response, short term residential, and in home therapy settings. Some of the most common diagnoses I have worked with are ADHD, Autism, Anxiety Disorders, Major Depressive Disorder, Bi Polar Disorder, Mood Disorders, Trauma Disorders, and Substance Use.
I have previous experience working in community mental health crisis response, short term residential, and in home therapy settings. Some of the most common diagnoses I have worked with are ADHD, Autism, Anxiety Disorders, Major Depressive Disorder, Bi Polar Disorder, Mood Disorders, Trauma Disorders, and Substance Use.
Feeling stuck, unfulfilled, or weighed down by life’s challenges?
Whether you’re struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues, or substance use, you’re not alone—and you don’t have to navigate it by yourself. Many people carry invisible burdens that quietly affect their confidence, relationships, and peace of mind. Therapy offers a safe, compassionate space to unpack those struggles and move toward lasting change. Together, we’ll explore underlying patterns and build practical skills for resilience and personal growth.
Feeling stuck, unfulfilled, or weighed down by life’s challenges?
Whether you’re struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues, or substance use, you’re not alone—and you don’t have to navigate it by yourself. Many people carry invisible burdens that quietly affect their confidence, relationships, and peace of mind. Therapy offers a safe, compassionate space to unpack those struggles and move toward lasting change. Together, we’ll explore underlying patterns and build practical skills for resilience and personal growth.
Stuck in patterns talk therapy has not reached? I specialize in Brainspotting and EMDR, supporting trauma survivors and motivated clients to move beyond managing symptoms to true nervous system healing. Together, we’ll help your body finally feel like a safe place to be, so you can stop reacting to the past and start choosing your future.
You might have already analyzed your problems, yet the tension in your body and the looping in your thoughts remains. Whether you are navigating complex trauma or creative blocks, our work will be a collaborative, somatic journey. Therapy is sometimes painful, sometimes fun!
Stuck in patterns talk therapy has not reached? I specialize in Brainspotting and EMDR, supporting trauma survivors and motivated clients to move beyond managing symptoms to true nervous system healing. Together, we’ll help your body finally feel like a safe place to be, so you can stop reacting to the past and start choosing your future.
You might have already analyzed your problems, yet the tension in your body and the looping in your thoughts remains. Whether you are navigating complex trauma or creative blocks, our work will be a collaborative, somatic journey. Therapy is sometimes painful, sometimes fun!
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Kay Manahan: Adults, Couples, First Responders
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I see both first responders and non- first responders in my practice.
Do you struggle with the ripple effects caused by trauma and grief? Do you feel overwhelmed, exhausted, and frustrated by the cards you've been dealt? Do you question if your relationships and well-being could be better? Now more than ever, people are feeling overwhelmed and uncertain about how to manage their lives, careers, and relationships. Ignoring or avoiding your needs can lead to long-term issues for your mind and body. I don't believe life should be that hard.
I see both first responders and non- first responders in my practice.
Do you struggle with the ripple effects caused by trauma and grief? Do you feel overwhelmed, exhausted, and frustrated by the cards you've been dealt? Do you question if your relationships and well-being could be better? Now more than ever, people are feeling overwhelmed and uncertain about how to manage their lives, careers, and relationships. Ignoring or avoiding your needs can lead to long-term issues for your mind and body. I don't believe life should be that hard.
I am passionate about supporting and working with first responders and recognizing the unique challenges they face.
As a therapist, I believe that authenticity and the therapeutic relationship are invaluable. I believe that therapy will not work if there is not a strong therapeutic alliance. I tend to be a laid back, compassionate clinician who values humor in session, but I am also not afraid to challenge you and be direct. I believe each individual is unique, therefore I do not believe there is one set way to do therapy. I value meeting individuals where they are at and learning about their strengths to help them in session. I work with adults ages 18+.
I am passionate about supporting and working with first responders and recognizing the unique challenges they face.
As a therapist, I believe that authenticity and the therapeutic relationship are invaluable. I believe that therapy will not work if there is not a strong therapeutic alliance. I tend to be a laid back, compassionate clinician who values humor in session, but I am also not afraid to challenge you and be direct. I believe each individual is unique, therefore I do not believe there is one set way to do therapy. I value meeting individuals where they are at and learning about their strengths to help them in session. I work with adults ages 18+.
FINALLY! Great News! Immediate Openings for Kids, Teens, and Adults! We are experts in healing anxiety, depression, trauma and relationships. We are a collective of highly trained and specialized therapists who love helping people feel empowered to find joy and fulfillment through mental wellness, self confidence, and connected relationships! We use a variety highly effective models including EMDR, Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy, Brainspotting, CBT, Play Therapy, IFS and more. From skill building to trauma work, we are here to help you find the therapy that works best for you.
FINALLY! Great News! Immediate Openings for Kids, Teens, and Adults! We are experts in healing anxiety, depression, trauma and relationships. We are a collective of highly trained and specialized therapists who love helping people feel empowered to find joy and fulfillment through mental wellness, self confidence, and connected relationships! We use a variety highly effective models including EMDR, Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy, Brainspotting, CBT, Play Therapy, IFS and more. From skill building to trauma work, we are here to help you find the therapy that works best for you.
I believe that the challenges we face in life can be powerful turning points—moments that help us grow, heal, and rediscover our strength. Whether you are feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or wondering if you are “broken,” please know that you’re not alone—and there is hope. I offer compassionate, evidence-based support to help you navigate life’s difficulties to help you find your way to a life where you can truly thrive. I work collaboratively with clients using a strengths-based approach to provide compassionate care for adults of all backgrounds and identities.
I believe that the challenges we face in life can be powerful turning points—moments that help us grow, heal, and rediscover our strength. Whether you are feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or wondering if you are “broken,” please know that you’re not alone—and there is hope. I offer compassionate, evidence-based support to help you navigate life’s difficulties to help you find your way to a life where you can truly thrive. I work collaboratively with clients using a strengths-based approach to provide compassionate care for adults of all backgrounds and identities.
and the military.
My approach is client-centered and rooted in the belief that the client knows themselves best; this approach is based on Adlerian teachings and the idea of holism. I look at all aspects of them as a person and not just the presenting problem. I like to help clients gain the skills to navigate through their struggles. While I understand the purpose and need for goals, I am more of a solution-based clinician. I believe in fostering the client’s strength to achieve what they want out of therapy. I try to accomplish all of this through a sense of humor, directness, and a dash of approachability.
and the military.
My approach is client-centered and rooted in the belief that the client knows themselves best; this approach is based on Adlerian teachings and the idea of holism. I look at all aspects of them as a person and not just the presenting problem. I like to help clients gain the skills to navigate through their struggles. While I understand the purpose and need for goals, I am more of a solution-based clinician. I believe in fostering the client’s strength to achieve what they want out of therapy. I try to accomplish all of this through a sense of humor, directness, and a dash of approachability.
Keeping anxiety at bay is exhausting, while everyday stressors shoot fear throughout your body. You toss and turn at night only to face it all over again each morning. You want to enjoy life without so much internal noise, but aren’t sure where to turn. For some time now, you've known something needs to change, and traditional talk therapy has only gotten you so far. At this point, you know chronic anxiety isn't going away on its own.
Keeping anxiety at bay is exhausting, while everyday stressors shoot fear throughout your body. You toss and turn at night only to face it all over again each morning. You want to enjoy life without so much internal noise, but aren’t sure where to turn. For some time now, you've known something needs to change, and traditional talk therapy has only gotten you so far. At this point, you know chronic anxiety isn't going away on its own.
I work with individuals and couples, including perinatal and postpartum mothers, who are navigating anxiety, depression, and life transitions. My approach is relational and systemic, supporting clients who are ready to engage deeply and cultivate insight, growth, and renewed perspective. By integrating lived experience with professional expertise, I create an inclusive, non-judgmental space where clients can explore themselves fully, develop resilience, and strengthen the relationships and well-being that matter most to them. Together, we will uncover strategies and tools to support meaningful, lasting change.
I work with individuals and couples, including perinatal and postpartum mothers, who are navigating anxiety, depression, and life transitions. My approach is relational and systemic, supporting clients who are ready to engage deeply and cultivate insight, growth, and renewed perspective. By integrating lived experience with professional expertise, I create an inclusive, non-judgmental space where clients can explore themselves fully, develop resilience, and strengthen the relationships and well-being that matter most to them. Together, we will uncover strategies and tools to support meaningful, lasting change.
I am Nicole Wiley, Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker & Clinical Counselor
With 18 years of experience and I specialize in supporting individuals as they navigate life's challenges and transitions. Whether you're facing depression, anxiety, PTSD, relationship concerns, career struggles, or the effects of trauma, I provide a safe and compassionate space where we can work together to foster healing and personal growth. My approach is warm, respectful, and interactive, combining cognitive-behavioral techniques, motivational interviewing, and mindfulness practices.
I am Nicole Wiley, Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker & Clinical Counselor
With 18 years of experience and I specialize in supporting individuals as they navigate life's challenges and transitions. Whether you're facing depression, anxiety, PTSD, relationship concerns, career struggles, or the effects of trauma, I provide a safe and compassionate space where we can work together to foster healing and personal growth. My approach is warm, respectful, and interactive, combining cognitive-behavioral techniques, motivational interviewing, and mindfulness practices.
I enjoy working with children, teens, adults, and couples, and I value supporting clients through both individual and relational challenges. I work with a wide range of concerns and diagnoses, and I believe in meeting clients where they are in their journey. My goal is to create a supportive, collaborative space where clients feel empowered to work toward meaningful and lasting change.
I enjoy working with children, teens, adults, and couples, and I value supporting clients through both individual and relational challenges. I work with a wide range of concerns and diagnoses, and I believe in meeting clients where they are in their journey. My goal is to create a supportive, collaborative space where clients feel empowered to work toward meaningful and lasting change.
Boozhoo! Hello! My name is Danika! As a neurodivergent therapist, my ideal clients are those who want to explore post-trauma growth, build stable relationships, and process childhood wounds. My desire is for every person to develop the confidence to trust themselves, their choices and to feel like they are living beyond existing.
Boozhoo! Hello! My name is Danika! As a neurodivergent therapist, my ideal clients are those who want to explore post-trauma growth, build stable relationships, and process childhood wounds. My desire is for every person to develop the confidence to trust themselves, their choices and to feel like they are living beyond existing.
Finding the right therapist can feel overwhelming,
but you don’t have to navigate the process alone. I specialize in working with children, teens and adults who are struggling with anxiety, depression, adjustment issues or post-traumatic stress disorder. My goal is to create a safe and supportive space where you can begin your healing journey.
In our first sessions, we’ll focus on building a trusting relationship, gathering your story, and exploring what has brought you to therapy. From there, we’ll collaborate on a treatment plan tailored to your needs.
Finding the right therapist can feel overwhelming,
but you don’t have to navigate the process alone. I specialize in working with children, teens and adults who are struggling with anxiety, depression, adjustment issues or post-traumatic stress disorder. My goal is to create a safe and supportive space where you can begin your healing journey.
In our first sessions, we’ll focus on building a trusting relationship, gathering your story, and exploring what has brought you to therapy. From there, we’ll collaborate on a treatment plan tailored to your needs.
Grief can feel incredibly isolating—like no one truly understands, or as if you’re being asked to “move on” before you're ready. It can affect your relationships, drain your energy, and take a toll on your mental health. You might find yourself questioning your faith, asking “why me,” or feeling weighed down by guilt, regret, and endless “what ifs.” Grief often shows up in unexpected ways, including anxiety, depression, emotional overwhelm, physical pain or difficulty sleeping. If you’re feeling lost, stuck, or unseen—you’re not alone, and you don’t have to navigate this on your own.
Grief can feel incredibly isolating—like no one truly understands, or as if you’re being asked to “move on” before you're ready. It can affect your relationships, drain your energy, and take a toll on your mental health. You might find yourself questioning your faith, asking “why me,” or feeling weighed down by guilt, regret, and endless “what ifs.” Grief often shows up in unexpected ways, including anxiety, depression, emotional overwhelm, physical pain or difficulty sleeping. If you’re feeling lost, stuck, or unseen—you’re not alone, and you don’t have to navigate this on your own.
I work with Men, ages 18-99, Cops, first responders, nurses, and veterans who feel overwhelmed in their relationships, wrestle with masculinity and “not enough,” and carry PTSD and job-related anxiety into life at home.
You wake up already tired, moving through your days on autopilot while pressure keeps
stacking up. Work demands more than it gives back, and relationships feel strained or distant. You notice yourself snapping, shutting down, or feeling disconnected from the man you used to be. Life transitions, repeated setbacks, and long-standing patterns have left you feeling boxed in, unsure how things drifted this far off course. You’re stuck in a crap sandwich, and you need a way out – STAT. Yet every attempt to fix it falls short. It’s not lack of effort – you just need to know how to reset so you can find a sense of balance and direction.
I work with Men, ages 18-99, Cops, first responders, nurses, and veterans who feel overwhelmed in their relationships, wrestle with masculinity and “not enough,” and carry PTSD and job-related anxiety into life at home.
You wake up already tired, moving through your days on autopilot while pressure keeps
stacking up. Work demands more than it gives back, and relationships feel strained or distant. You notice yourself snapping, shutting down, or feeling disconnected from the man you used to be. Life transitions, repeated setbacks, and long-standing patterns have left you feeling boxed in, unsure how things drifted this far off course. You’re stuck in a crap sandwich, and you need a way out – STAT. Yet every attempt to fix it falls short. It’s not lack of effort – you just need to know how to reset so you can find a sense of balance and direction.
I work with people who carry a lot but rarely talk about it: the helpers, caregivers, healthcare professionals, and the ones everyone depends on. On the outside: they look strong, but inside they may feel overwhelmed, anxious, burned out, or stuck in painful patterns. You deserve space to focus on you without guilt. At your own pace, we’ll work through what’s weighing on you building the coping skills, emotional balance, and confidence you need to feel grounded and steady in everyday life.
I work with people who carry a lot but rarely talk about it: the helpers, caregivers, healthcare professionals, and the ones everyone depends on. On the outside: they look strong, but inside they may feel overwhelmed, anxious, burned out, or stuck in painful patterns. You deserve space to focus on you without guilt. At your own pace, we’ll work through what’s weighing on you building the coping skills, emotional balance, and confidence you need to feel grounded and steady in everyday life.
Online Therapists
I am an experienced Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) who has worked in a variety of mental health settings over the years. I continue to keep myself updated on new and relevant information in my field to provide services to my clients. My therapy focus is to provide resources to empower you and increase your self awareness to enable you to better understand the mind/body connection related to symptoms you are experiencing and help you find alternative ways to cope and decrease the intensity of those symptoms.worked with adults, seniors, and adolescents in Chemical Dependency and Mental Health Treatment facilities.
I am an experienced Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) who has worked in a variety of mental health settings over the years. I continue to keep myself updated on new and relevant information in my field to provide services to my clients. My therapy focus is to provide resources to empower you and increase your self awareness to enable you to better understand the mind/body connection related to symptoms you are experiencing and help you find alternative ways to cope and decrease the intensity of those symptoms.worked with adults, seniors, and adolescents in Chemical Dependency and Mental Health Treatment facilities.
Hi there—starting or returning to therapy is a courageous step. My approach is direct, compassionate, and goal-oriented, with humor when helpful. I aim to create a space where you feel safe to be honest, supported to take risks, and empowered to make meaningful changes. I work with life transitions, stress, grief, identity, substance use, and relationship challenges. I practice unconditional positive regard, meeting you without judgment and supporting your goals. Please reach out with any questions, and best of luck finding the right fit.
Hi there—starting or returning to therapy is a courageous step. My approach is direct, compassionate, and goal-oriented, with humor when helpful. I aim to create a space where you feel safe to be honest, supported to take risks, and empowered to make meaningful changes. I work with life transitions, stress, grief, identity, substance use, and relationship challenges. I practice unconditional positive regard, meeting you without judgment and supporting your goals. Please reach out with any questions, and best of luck finding the right fit.
Many adults come to therapy feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected — often after years of managing stress, responsibility, loss, or trauma on their own. Some are new to therapy altogether. Others have tried therapy before and found it intense, confusing, or unhelpful.
My work is trauma-informed and grounded in helping the nervous system feel safe and settled first. When the body feels steadier, clarity and understanding follow. Clients often say therapy here feels stabilizing rather than overwhelming, and that things begin to make sense in a way they hadn’t before.
Many adults come to therapy feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected — often after years of managing stress, responsibility, loss, or trauma on their own. Some are new to therapy altogether. Others have tried therapy before and found it intense, confusing, or unhelpful.
My work is trauma-informed and grounded in helping the nervous system feel safe and settled first. When the body feels steadier, clarity and understanding follow. Clients often say therapy here feels stabilizing rather than overwhelming, and that things begin to make sense in a way they hadn’t before.
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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.