First Responders Therapists in Saint Paul, MN
Eowyn Gatlin-Nygaard
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW
1 Endorsed
Saint Paul, MN 55104
Waitlist for new clients
Welcome! I'm glad you found my profile. Even if you decide I'm not the right therapist for you, I want to commend you for taking the first step toward improving your mental health. Often, finding the right provider is the hardest part of therapy. I might be the therapist for you if any of the following apply: you've experienced traumatic events and feel stuck, you're grappling with professional burnout or compassion fatigue, you're breaking a family cycle of abuse, or if you've tried traditional talk therapy and need something different.
Welcome! I'm glad you found my profile. Even if you decide I'm not the right therapist for you, I want to commend you for taking the first step toward improving your mental health. Often, finding the right provider is the hardest part of therapy. I might be the therapist for you if any of the following apply: you've experienced traumatic events and feel stuck, you're grappling with professional burnout or compassion fatigue, you're breaking a family cycle of abuse, or if you've tried traditional talk therapy and need something different.
Britni Kelley: Adults, Couples, First Responders
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
2 Endorsed
Saint Paul, MN 55114
I treat trauma with the general population and have a specialization in treating COUPLES & First Responders, ICU/ER providers.
Couples & Individuals: Whether you're struggling with ongoing anxiety, communication issues, or the impact of past trauma, I prioritize you and/or your relationship and foster healing together. Many struggle to navigate patterns of behavior that are deeply rooted in past experiences, leading to tension or disconnection. My goal is to help improve communication, break free from unhelpful patterns, and gain a deeper understanding of oneself & each other, ultimately strengthening bonds and creating a healthier relationship. I bring a relational and compassionate approach to my work, with a focus on trauma-informed interventions.
I treat trauma with the general population and have a specialization in treating COUPLES & First Responders, ICU/ER providers.
Couples & Individuals: Whether you're struggling with ongoing anxiety, communication issues, or the impact of past trauma, I prioritize you and/or your relationship and foster healing together. Many struggle to navigate patterns of behavior that are deeply rooted in past experiences, leading to tension or disconnection. My goal is to help improve communication, break free from unhelpful patterns, and gain a deeper understanding of oneself & each other, ultimately strengthening bonds and creating a healthier relationship. I bring a relational and compassionate approach to my work, with a focus on trauma-informed interventions.
As a retired paramedic I welcome veterans, medical and EMS populations.
The world can be a lot at times and we can all use some extra support. Prior to gaining my master's I worked in emergency medicine for 16 years (14 years as a paramedic and 2 years in the ER). I take a special interest in the body's interaction to mental health struggles and polyvagal theory. My time in medicine gives me a unique approach and perspective.
As a retired paramedic I welcome veterans, medical and EMS populations.
The world can be a lot at times and we can all use some extra support. Prior to gaining my master's I worked in emergency medicine for 16 years (14 years as a paramedic and 2 years in the ER). I take a special interest in the body's interaction to mental health struggles and polyvagal theory. My time in medicine gives me a unique approach and perspective.
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+.
I attended training to work specifically with law enforcement, veterans, and other first responders.
Hello, my name is Angie, and I would be honored to hear your story and experiences. As a social worker, I have a strong ability to connect with people and quickly build rapport. I have been working in the field for 11 years and have been a LICSW since 2021. I believe it's important to engage actively in therapy and put in the necessary effort to make changes that will help you reach your goals. I often use humor and seem to have the ability to make people feel like they are talking to a friend...albeit a friend that is very honest, sometimes sarcastic, can challenge you, accept you, fight for you, and sometimes make you mad.
I attended training to work specifically with law enforcement, veterans, and other first responders.
Hello, my name is Angie, and I would be honored to hear your story and experiences. As a social worker, I have a strong ability to connect with people and quickly build rapport. I have been working in the field for 11 years and have been a LICSW since 2021. I believe it's important to engage actively in therapy and put in the necessary effort to make changes that will help you reach your goals. I often use humor and seem to have the ability to make people feel like they are talking to a friend...albeit a friend that is very honest, sometimes sarcastic, can challenge you, accept you, fight for you, and sometimes make you mad.
Shannon Seibel, LPCC provides trauma-informed, holistic psychotherapy with a focus on supporting first responders, public safety personnel, and frontline workers.
Your initial session focuses on gathering background information and developing a clear understanding of your current stressors and goals for treatment. This first meeting provides space to discuss concerns such as current symptoms, work and life stressors, family history and dynamics, and other relevant life experiences.
Shannon Seibel, LPCC provides trauma-informed, holistic psychotherapy with a focus on supporting first responders, public safety personnel, and frontline workers.
Your initial session focuses on gathering background information and developing a clear understanding of your current stressors and goals for treatment. This first meeting provides space to discuss concerns such as current symptoms, work and life stressors, family history and dynamics, and other relevant life experiences.
Many feel torn between obligation and self-discovery, resilience and exhaustion. As a first-generation Somali immigrant, Najma understands these tensions deeply and holds space for them with care, discernment, and nuance.
Many feel torn between obligation and self-discovery, resilience and exhaustion. As a first-generation Somali immigrant, Najma understands these tensions deeply and holds space for them with care, discernment, and nuance.
We welcome folks 14 and older who are navigating life’s challenges, including anxiety, depression, stress, relationship struggles, grief, trauma, or major life transitions. We partner with you to help you work with yourself rather than against yourself, fostering self-understanding, resilience, and hope.
We welcome folks 14 and older who are navigating life’s challenges, including anxiety, depression, stress, relationship struggles, grief, trauma, or major life transitions. We partner with you to help you work with yourself rather than against yourself, fostering self-understanding, resilience, and hope.
I believe that difficult experiences are a shared part of the human journey. These moments of pain and suffering can profoundly impact us, yet they also hold the potential for growth and transformation. I am committed to creating a compassionate and trusting environment where healing becomes possible. Together, we will work to help you develop the skills to navigate pain, find relief, and cultivate a sense of fulfillment and joy in your life.
I believe that difficult experiences are a shared part of the human journey. These moments of pain and suffering can profoundly impact us, yet they also hold the potential for growth and transformation. I am committed to creating a compassionate and trusting environment where healing becomes possible. Together, we will work to help you develop the skills to navigate pain, find relief, and cultivate a sense of fulfillment and joy in your life.
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.
Jessie Cylkowski
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LICSW
Saint Paul, MN 55101
Waitlist for new clients
I work with adults navigating anxiety, grief, trauma, relationship stress, or feeling stuck. Whether you're new to therapy or not, you're welcome as you are. I believe you're the expert on your life—I'm here with tools, perspective, and support. With nearly 30 years of experience, I bring clinical depth and a down-to-earth approach. Therapy with me is collaborative and shaped by your unique story. I walk alongside you, helping you reconnect with your strength, clarity, and resilience.
I work with adults navigating anxiety, grief, trauma, relationship stress, or feeling stuck. Whether you're new to therapy or not, you're welcome as you are. I believe you're the expert on your life—I'm here with tools, perspective, and support. With nearly 30 years of experience, I bring clinical depth and a down-to-earth approach. Therapy with me is collaborative and shaped by your unique story. I walk alongside you, helping you reconnect with your strength, clarity, and resilience.
Lacrestia Anderson
Pre-Licensed Professional, MA, LADC
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
Finding the right therapist can feel like trying to find a snowflake in a blizzard – but guess what? You've just hit the jackpot!
I'm a Southern native who has found my new home in the heart of Minnesota. I get that finding the right therapist can feel like trying to find your way through a snowstorm – challenging and sometimes overwhelming. With my down-to-earth approach, I offer a blend of compassion and insight that feels like a guiding light in the midst of life's uncertainties.
Finding the right therapist can feel like trying to find a snowflake in a blizzard – but guess what? You've just hit the jackpot!
I'm a Southern native who has found my new home in the heart of Minnesota. I get that finding the right therapist can feel like trying to find your way through a snowstorm – challenging and sometimes overwhelming. With my down-to-earth approach, I offer a blend of compassion and insight that feels like a guiding light in the midst of life's uncertainties.
I also work with healthcare professionals and first responders, helping you set boundaries, process difficult experiences, and find sustainable ways to care for yourself while caring for others.
I provide affirming, strengths-focused care for LGBTQIA+ clients, grounded in an anti-oppressive approach. Your identity and lived experience matter here. I’ll listen with respect, help you make sense of what you’re carrying, and support you in reconnecting with your resilience.
I also work with healthcare professionals and first responders, helping you set boundaries, process difficult experiences, and find sustainable ways to care for yourself while caring for others.
I provide affirming, strengths-focused care for LGBTQIA+ clients, grounded in an anti-oppressive approach. Your identity and lived experience matter here. I’ll listen with respect, help you make sense of what you’re carrying, and support you in reconnecting with your resilience.
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. Together, we’ll slow down, process what feels heavy, and build coping skills, emotional balance, and confidence so you can feel grounded, steady, and secure in your daily 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. Together, we’ll slow down, process what feels heavy, and build coping skills, emotional balance, and confidence so you can feel grounded, steady, and secure in your daily life.
You may be feeling overwhelmed by depression, anxiety, trauma, obsessive thoughts, or long-standing emotional struggles. Symptoms may be affecting your work, relationships, or daily life. I have extensive experience helping individuals facing complex or persistent mental health challenges, including when therapy hasn’t helped as much as hoped. You may be looking for a therapist who can help make sense of what you're experiencing and offer practical ways forward. Most of all, you want real progress and a path toward greater stability and hope. You can call, email, or schedule directly with me on the ARCS Institute website.
You may be feeling overwhelmed by depression, anxiety, trauma, obsessive thoughts, or long-standing emotional struggles. Symptoms may be affecting your work, relationships, or daily life. I have extensive experience helping individuals facing complex or persistent mental health challenges, including when therapy hasn’t helped as much as hoped. You may be looking for a therapist who can help make sense of what you're experiencing and offer practical ways forward. Most of all, you want real progress and a path toward greater stability and hope. You can call, email, or schedule directly with me on the ARCS Institute website.
I value humor, authenticity, and a strong belief in our natural capacity to heal (because humans are surprisingly resilient, even when it doesn’t feel like it). My approach is relational and client centered. Together, we’ll explore the patterns, behaviors, and thoughts that are no longer serving you well. I specialize in trauma, anxiety, panic, mood disorders, stress management, and life transitions. I am especially passionate about identity exploration, coming out later in life, supporting college students, working with fellow helping professionals,
I value humor, authenticity, and a strong belief in our natural capacity to heal (because humans are surprisingly resilient, even when it doesn’t feel like it). My approach is relational and client centered. Together, we’ll explore the patterns, behaviors, and thoughts that are no longer serving you well. I specialize in trauma, anxiety, panic, mood disorders, stress management, and life transitions. I am especially passionate about identity exploration, coming out later in life, supporting college students, working with fellow helping professionals,
I offer psychotherapy to teens (16+) and adults seeking a holistic, transformative approach to mental health and personal growth. I offer support to younger individuals (under 16) through neurofeedback or emotional freedom technique (EFT) to address various concerns without traditional talk therapy. Additionally, I enjoy helping individuals overcome challenges with stress, anxiety, trauma, limiting beliefs, or life transitions, and those drawn to personal growth and integrative approaches, such as nature-based and energy healing methods. My clients value innovation, growth, and a personalized, whole-person approach to well-being.
I offer psychotherapy to teens (16+) and adults seeking a holistic, transformative approach to mental health and personal growth. I offer support to younger individuals (under 16) through neurofeedback or emotional freedom technique (EFT) to address various concerns without traditional talk therapy. Additionally, I enjoy helping individuals overcome challenges with stress, anxiety, trauma, limiting beliefs, or life transitions, and those drawn to personal growth and integrative approaches, such as nature-based and energy healing methods. My clients value innovation, growth, and a personalized, whole-person approach to well-being.
Life is hard, and sometimes we can't do it alone. It can be hard to find time to prioritize our own well being, especially when working full time. I offer compassionate, client-centered therapy for adults who are ready to create meaningful change in their lives at times that work for them. I exclusively work with clients on evenings and weekends, and have immediate availability within one week.
Life is hard, and sometimes we can't do it alone. It can be hard to find time to prioritize our own well being, especially when working full time. I offer compassionate, client-centered therapy for adults who are ready to create meaningful change in their lives at times that work for them. I exclusively work with clients on evenings and weekends, and have immediate availability within one week.
Worried? Anxious? Or aging? Maybe I can help. My speciality is helping people get to know and understand themselves in a way that helps manage anxiety, uncertainty, avoidance, and the pursuit of perfection. I work from a person-centered cognitive behavioral perspective, meaning we work together to change anxious thoughts and the behavior those thoughts can trigger.
Worried? Anxious? Or aging? Maybe I can help. My speciality is helping people get to know and understand themselves in a way that helps manage anxiety, uncertainty, avoidance, and the pursuit of perfection. I work from a person-centered cognitive behavioral perspective, meaning we work together to change anxious thoughts and the behavior those thoughts can trigger.
I work a lot with individuals and couples suffering from a variety of difficulties and emotional stress. Through various therapeutic models, we dive deep into the cause of these difficulties to target strong emotional, holistic healing. A lot of times, we focus on generational trauma, early childhood experiences, and patterns in relationship.
I work a lot with individuals and couples suffering from a variety of difficulties and emotional stress. Through various therapeutic models, we dive deep into the cause of these difficulties to target strong emotional, holistic healing. A lot of times, we focus on generational trauma, early childhood experiences, and patterns in relationship.
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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.