First Responders Therapists in Weare, NH
I am now also welcoming those working in the fire service as clients.
The perinatal season and first responder field can be gratifying yet also introduce enormous changes in family dynamics and relationships. Whether a new parent or first responder, experiencing tragedy personally and or secondarily, expectations for a new mother or first responder can be high and too often dismissive of the unique stressors involved with making a new human or in the field. When unpredicted changes happen, people can feel alone, isolated, and afraid to give voice to their vulnerabilities. I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with extensive experience in working with the perinatal and first responder population.
I am now also welcoming those working in the fire service as clients.
The perinatal season and first responder field can be gratifying yet also introduce enormous changes in family dynamics and relationships. Whether a new parent or first responder, experiencing tragedy personally and or secondarily, expectations for a new mother or first responder can be high and too often dismissive of the unique stressors involved with making a new human or in the field. When unpredicted changes happen, people can feel alone, isolated, and afraid to give voice to their vulnerabilities. I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with extensive experience in working with the perinatal and first responder population.
Accepting new clients for evening/weekend appts!
I am an interactive therapist with a passion for working with relational/attachment trauma and postpartum/reproductive mental health. If you've experienced events that have overturned dreams, disrupted relationships, and brought waves of grief, loss, and confusion...whether years in the making or brand new... relational or reproductive trauma can have a huge impact on daily life function and relationships. I am a little irreverent, a lot empathetic, and ready to support clients who want to find, or get back to, their healthiest self.
Accepting new clients for evening/weekend appts!
I am an interactive therapist with a passion for working with relational/attachment trauma and postpartum/reproductive mental health. If you've experienced events that have overturned dreams, disrupted relationships, and brought waves of grief, loss, and confusion...whether years in the making or brand new... relational or reproductive trauma can have a huge impact on daily life function and relationships. I am a little irreverent, a lot empathetic, and ready to support clients who want to find, or get back to, their healthiest self.
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If you are struggling with PTSD, whether you are a veteran, first responder, or anyone else, I'm here to help. I understand the deep impact trauma can have, and I am committed to providing a safe, compassionate space where you can start your healing journey. Using evidence-based practices and trauma-informed care, I’ll work with you to rebuild resilience and focus on your mental well-being. Your healing is my priority, and I am here to guide you toward strength, peace, and growth, every step of the way.
If you are struggling with PTSD, whether you are a veteran, first responder, or anyone else, I'm here to help. I understand the deep impact trauma can have, and I am committed to providing a safe, compassionate space where you can start your healing journey. Using evidence-based practices and trauma-informed care, I’ll work with you to rebuild resilience and focus on your mental well-being. Your healing is my priority, and I am here to guide you toward strength, peace, and growth, every step of the way.
Treatment specialties include Couple Therapy, Family Therapy, First Responders, Providers, Addiction, Veterans, and Family members affected by Addiction.
I have experience working with the various developmental stages across the lifespan and on a whole systems level to help understand and manage the different dynamics that may arise. My treatment approach is to adapt to each client’s needs, meet them where they are at, and support each person through the various life changes.
Treatment specialties include Couple Therapy, Family Therapy, First Responders, Providers, Addiction, Veterans, and Family members affected by Addiction.
I have experience working with the various developmental stages across the lifespan and on a whole systems level to help understand and manage the different dynamics that may arise. My treatment approach is to adapt to each client’s needs, meet them where they are at, and support each person through the various life changes.
I work with veterans, first responders, and driven professionals who've spent their lives serving others and are finally ready to figure out what comes next.
Clients have described working with me as "the first time therapy actually made sense" and "like talking to someone who gets it - no fluff, just real work."
This isn't for everyone. But if you're tired of therapists who just sit back and ask "how does that make you feel?" - reach out. Let's see if we're a fit.
I work with veterans, first responders, and driven professionals who've spent their lives serving others and are finally ready to figure out what comes next.
Clients have described working with me as "the first time therapy actually made sense" and "like talking to someone who gets it - no fluff, just real work."
This isn't for everyone. But if you're tired of therapists who just sit back and ask "how does that make you feel?" - reach out. Let's see if we're a fit.
We specialize in working with first responders, military, healthcare workers, aviation, FBI, corrections and others with high stress occupations.
Kelly is a certified first responder counselor. We also have Kim who is a certified first responder counselor and also has an MLADC. Nikole is a Master's level clinician with a Certified First Responder Counselor certification. Yvette is a Master's level clinician soon to be Certified in First Responder Counseling. Ember specializes in First Responders.
We specialize in working with first responders, military, healthcare workers, aviation, FBI, corrections and others with high stress occupations.
Kelly is a certified first responder counselor. We also have Kim who is a certified first responder counselor and also has an MLADC. Nikole is a Master's level clinician with a Certified First Responder Counselor certification. Yvette is a Master's level clinician soon to be Certified in First Responder Counseling. Ember specializes in First Responders.
I also work with first responders and the unique stressors that come with being part of that community.
I am passionate about providing person-centered care in an inclusive , confidential, and supportive environment, and primarily utilize a blend of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy.
I specialize in both Perinatal Mental Health and working with First Responders, and understand the complexities of navigating work-life balance.
I also work with first responders and the unique stressors that come with being part of that community.
I am passionate about providing person-centered care in an inclusive , confidential, and supportive environment, and primarily utilize a blend of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy.
I specialize in both Perinatal Mental Health and working with First Responders, and understand the complexities of navigating work-life balance.
I am EMDR trained and may integrate CBT, mindfulness, and IFS-informed techniques, with training to support high-stress roles such as first responders, military personnel, & family members.
Sometimes, when life gets busy, or loud, we believe pushing through the noise will eventually get us through unscathed. What we don’t always realize is that this can cause the volume to increase, and pain to surface in ways we didn’t intend, whether that is toward loved ones, the world, or ourselves. Having a consistent space for yourself in a constantly changing world allows room to rest, breathe, and reset. It creates an opportunity to lean more deeply into self-compassion, unpack what you’ve been carrying, and make more space to notice and enjoy what’s around you as you move forward.
I am EMDR trained and may integrate CBT, mindfulness, and IFS-informed techniques, with training to support high-stress roles such as first responders, military personnel, & family members.
Sometimes, when life gets busy, or loud, we believe pushing through the noise will eventually get us through unscathed. What we don’t always realize is that this can cause the volume to increase, and pain to surface in ways we didn’t intend, whether that is toward loved ones, the world, or ourselves. Having a consistent space for yourself in a constantly changing world allows room to rest, breathe, and reset. It creates an opportunity to lean more deeply into self-compassion, unpack what you’ve been carrying, and make more space to notice and enjoy what’s around you as you move forward.
I have lived experience and am a emergency responder and public-safety–certified clinician (ERPSCC).
My work is grounded in both lived experience and advanced clinical training, allowing my approach to be practical, honest, and useful on and off the job. I use evidence-based, trauma-informed practices to address mental injuries that include depression, anxiety, PTSD, vicarious trauma, compassion fatigue that often come with serving on the front lines.
I have lived experience and am a emergency responder and public-safety–certified clinician (ERPSCC).
My work is grounded in both lived experience and advanced clinical training, allowing my approach to be practical, honest, and useful on and off the job. I use evidence-based, trauma-informed practices to address mental injuries that include depression, anxiety, PTSD, vicarious trauma, compassion fatigue that often come with serving on the front lines.
I have experience working in emergency and crisis services, couples therapy, and individual treatment.
Therapy can be overwhelming, scary, and feel like a failure. Mental health care is just as important as a physical wellness exam. I am committed to staying curious about your unique personal story, being a trusted partner, and walking alongside with compassion and expertise using a client centered approach. My mission is to reduce the stigma around obtaining mental health, substance use care, and support for trauma, making a safe space for you to share your experiences and find tools to learn and utilize in your daily life.
I have experience working in emergency and crisis services, couples therapy, and individual treatment.
Therapy can be overwhelming, scary, and feel like a failure. Mental health care is just as important as a physical wellness exam. I am committed to staying curious about your unique personal story, being a trusted partner, and walking alongside with compassion and expertise using a client centered approach. My mission is to reduce the stigma around obtaining mental health, substance use care, and support for trauma, making a safe space for you to share your experiences and find tools to learn and utilize in your daily life.
If you’re a first responder, veteran, or active military struggling with stress, trauma, or feeling off—and pushing through isn’t working anymore—you’re not alone.
I work specifically with first responders, veterans, and military dealing with PTSD, critical incident stress, burnout, anger, sleep problems, and emotional shutdown. Together, we focus on:
Sleeping through the night again
Getting out of constant “on edge” mode
Reducing anger and emotional reactivity
Reconnecting with family and feeling present
If you’re a first responder, veteran, or active military struggling with stress, trauma, or feeling off—and pushing through isn’t working anymore—you’re not alone.
I work specifically with first responders, veterans, and military dealing with PTSD, critical incident stress, burnout, anger, sleep problems, and emotional shutdown. Together, we focus on:
Sleeping through the night again
Getting out of constant “on edge” mode
Reducing anger and emotional reactivity
Reconnecting with family and feeling present
Today, as an outpatient clinician, I continue to support individuals with a focus on first responders, healthcare workers with their struggles.
I can offer a client different approaches based on need. All depends on you and what you're needing.
Today, as an outpatient clinician, I continue to support individuals with a focus on first responders, healthcare workers with their struggles.
I can offer a client different approaches based on need. All depends on you and what you're needing.
Kelly Dolan, MA, LMHC, LCMHC
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MA, LMHC, LCMHC
Nashua, NH 03062
We happily provide wellness visits to first responders.
We are expanding our group practice to work with front line workers, first responders and military personnel. We also work with spouses and families of front line workers. We have locations in Nashua and Salem, NH. We can work with spouses (significant others) and children of these clients also.
We happily provide wellness visits to first responders.
We are expanding our group practice to work with front line workers, first responders and military personnel. We also work with spouses and families of front line workers. We have locations in Nashua and Salem, NH. We can work with spouses (significant others) and children of these clients also.
I enjoy working with adults and couples who are seeking greater insight, healing and growth. Many of my clients are navigating life transitions, relationship challenges, stress and anxiety, or the effects of traumatic experiences and want to better understand themselves and their patterns of relating to others. I enjoy the challenge of identifying and addressing barriers to change. Together, we create a supportive and collaborative environment focused on building resilience, strengthening relationships, and fostering meaningful, lasting change.
I enjoy working with adults and couples who are seeking greater insight, healing and growth. Many of my clients are navigating life transitions, relationship challenges, stress and anxiety, or the effects of traumatic experiences and want to better understand themselves and their patterns of relating to others. I enjoy the challenge of identifying and addressing barriers to change. Together, we create a supportive and collaborative environment focused on building resilience, strengthening relationships, and fostering meaningful, lasting change.
I have personally experienced the endless gaps in a broken system that our soldiers and first responders with PTSD face.
I operate with transparency and purpose. My approach is straightforward — direct, but grounded in respect, compassion and lived experience. I believe in cutting through the noise to get to what matters. My personal journey and the healing that followed have deeply shaped and guided my work as a therapist.
I have personally experienced the endless gaps in a broken system that our soldiers and first responders with PTSD face.
I operate with transparency and purpose. My approach is straightforward — direct, but grounded in respect, compassion and lived experience. I believe in cutting through the noise to get to what matters. My personal journey and the healing that followed have deeply shaped and guided my work as a therapist.
Many of my clients are veterans, first responders, or survivors of sexual assault seeking a path to healing.
As a trauma informed therapist, I practice EMDR, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and mindfulness to help create the proper environment for your mind to heal itself. My approach is supportive, nonjudgmental, and tailored to your needs, offering practical tools to reduce distress and build resilience for the challenges ahead.
Many of my clients are veterans, first responders, or survivors of sexual assault seeking a path to healing.
As a trauma informed therapist, I practice EMDR, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and mindfulness to help create the proper environment for your mind to heal itself. My approach is supportive, nonjudgmental, and tailored to your needs, offering practical tools to reduce distress and build resilience for the challenges ahead.
There is a great deal of power in knowing oneself. My clients come from a variety of backgrounds, however, they each bring with them a desire to overcome challenges that have prevented them from moving forward in life. What I offer are evidence based solutions that provide my clients with greater insight into their own minds and provide strategies to overcome the challenges that they face. Whether the challenge is an issue such as anxiety or OCD, or it is related to trauma or relational difficulties, I can help bring understanding and clarity to ultimately put more power for change in the hands of my clients.
There is a great deal of power in knowing oneself. My clients come from a variety of backgrounds, however, they each bring with them a desire to overcome challenges that have prevented them from moving forward in life. What I offer are evidence based solutions that provide my clients with greater insight into their own minds and provide strategies to overcome the challenges that they face. Whether the challenge is an issue such as anxiety or OCD, or it is related to trauma or relational difficulties, I can help bring understanding and clarity to ultimately put more power for change in the hands of my clients.
Hello and welcome! I am glad you are here. The first step to meaningful change is exactly what you are doing now, which is seeking support in a therapeutic setting. I am a person who deeply cares about helping others like you discover the strength you have within you, learn new coping skills, navigate life's challenges, and reach for a hope-filled future. I am currently working with individual clients from pre-teen to adulthood.
Hello and welcome! I am glad you are here. The first step to meaningful change is exactly what you are doing now, which is seeking support in a therapeutic setting. I am a person who deeply cares about helping others like you discover the strength you have within you, learn new coping skills, navigate life's challenges, and reach for a hope-filled future. I am currently working with individual clients from pre-teen to adulthood.
I am a feminist and existentialist clinical mental health counselor dedicated to supporting survivors as they navigate the complex effects of trauma, including post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), anxiety, depression, anger, and identity concerns. I provide a compassionate and grounded therapeutic environment for women, individuals in the perinatal period, and members of the LGBTQ community
I am a feminist and existentialist clinical mental health counselor dedicated to supporting survivors as they navigate the complex effects of trauma, including post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), anxiety, depression, anger, and identity concerns. I provide a compassionate and grounded therapeutic environment for women, individuals in the perinatal period, and members of the LGBTQ community
If you are navigating grief in any of its forms, whether from a traumatic or stigmatized loss, a loss connected to substance use, or a non-death loss like chronic illness, identity shifts, or separation, I can help. You might feel overwhelmed, stuck, or misunderstood by those who expect you to simply “move on.” In our work together, you'll have a space where your story is honored, your connection to what or who you've lost is respected, and healing does not mean forgetting. My goal is to offer compassion, validation, and gentle guidance as you make sense of how grief is shaping your daily life and sense of self.
If you are navigating grief in any of its forms, whether from a traumatic or stigmatized loss, a loss connected to substance use, or a non-death loss like chronic illness, identity shifts, or separation, I can help. You might feel overwhelmed, stuck, or misunderstood by those who expect you to simply “move on.” In our work together, you'll have a space where your story is honored, your connection to what or who you've lost is respected, and healing does not mean forgetting. My goal is to offer compassion, validation, and gentle guidance as you make sense of how grief is shaping your daily life and sense of self.
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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.