First Responders Therapists in Centerville, OH
I have been successfully treating first responders, military personnel, and survivors of domestic violence and child abuse.
During the first session we will complete an intake assessment and discuss the plan that will be utilized to help accomplish the stated goals. I enjoy working with clients who are struggling with life, whether that takes the form of challenges with parenting, relationship conflict, all forms of abuse and trauma.
I have been successfully treating first responders, military personnel, and survivors of domestic violence and child abuse.
During the first session we will complete an intake assessment and discuss the plan that will be utilized to help accomplish the stated goals. I enjoy working with clients who are struggling with life, whether that takes the form of challenges with parenting, relationship conflict, all forms of abuse and trauma.
Ideal clients are those that are the ages of 13 - 77; I want these ranges because I feel I can best help them with their issues and needs which for me so far it has been about changing some aspect of themselves that they are having issues with dealing. From the limited exposure the goals are dependent on the client and what they want at the time, I have also learned that being flexible and fluid is the best way to help clients.
Ideal clients are those that are the ages of 13 - 77; I want these ranges because I feel I can best help them with their issues and needs which for me so far it has been about changing some aspect of themselves that they are having issues with dealing. From the limited exposure the goals are dependent on the client and what they want at the time, I have also learned that being flexible and fluid is the best way to help clients.
Barbara Ann High-Daniels
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MA, LPCC, NCC
Centerville, OH 45459
With 15 years of practicing therapy, I understand that therapy is a unique experience for everyone. Because of that, there is not a one size fits all approach. You and I will work together to take a comprehensive look at factors in your life that contribute to what has lead you to reach out. As a certified EMDR therapist, pulling largely from the cognitive and somatic dance, I meet clients where they are at in a person-centered approach. In your work with me, we will carefully look for the ways you can come Full Circle and close those loops that may be keeping you stuck.
With 15 years of practicing therapy, I understand that therapy is a unique experience for everyone. Because of that, there is not a one size fits all approach. You and I will work together to take a comprehensive look at factors in your life that contribute to what has lead you to reach out. As a certified EMDR therapist, pulling largely from the cognitive and somatic dance, I meet clients where they are at in a person-centered approach. In your work with me, we will carefully look for the ways you can come Full Circle and close those loops that may be keeping you stuck.
Do you ever get tired of not feeling heard or safe to just be YOU? To help with this, I strive to provide a safe space of individually tailored support and collaborative care with each client that I meet. Using a variety of therapeutic methods, I work with clients to increase self-awareness, confidence and feel empowered to make the necessary steps toward a healthy understanding of themselves and their family dynamics. For those interested, as an Ordained Minister, I can help explore how faith and spirituality has played a role in their life, family and relationships regardless of religious beliefs, traditions or affiliations.
Do you ever get tired of not feeling heard or safe to just be YOU? To help with this, I strive to provide a safe space of individually tailored support and collaborative care with each client that I meet. Using a variety of therapeutic methods, I work with clients to increase self-awareness, confidence and feel empowered to make the necessary steps toward a healthy understanding of themselves and their family dynamics. For those interested, as an Ordained Minister, I can help explore how faith and spirituality has played a role in their life, family and relationships regardless of religious beliefs, traditions or affiliations.
At Polaris Counseling Group, we work with individuals who feel overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected from their sense of purpose. Many of our clients are navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, OCD or other major life transitions—seeking clarity, healing, and direction. They’re ready to better understand themselves and build healthier patterns in their relationships, emotions, and identity.
At Polaris Counseling Group, we work with individuals who feel overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected from their sense of purpose. Many of our clients are navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, OCD or other major life transitions—seeking clarity, healing, and direction. They’re ready to better understand themselves and build healthier patterns in their relationships, emotions, and identity.
I launched my practice - Grace Endures Psychotherapy in 2025 & have over 20 years experience supporting children, teens, and adults in private and nonprofit organizations, tribal communities, social service and military systems.
I support high-achieving adults and professionals who appear 'fine', while continuing to perform with integrity despite personal sacrifices. If this sounds familiar, you may realize that the same traits that helped you succeed now leave you depleted, disconnected, or conflicted between your roles and deepest values. You’ve worked hard to get where you are, but the constant stress and anxiety are wearing you down. You deserve to feel grounded, balanced, and at peace again. Meaningful success doesn’t have to come at the expense of your health, relationships, or integrity.
I launched my practice - Grace Endures Psychotherapy in 2025 & have over 20 years experience supporting children, teens, and adults in private and nonprofit organizations, tribal communities, social service and military systems.
I support high-achieving adults and professionals who appear 'fine', while continuing to perform with integrity despite personal sacrifices. If this sounds familiar, you may realize that the same traits that helped you succeed now leave you depleted, disconnected, or conflicted between your roles and deepest values. You’ve worked hard to get where you are, but the constant stress and anxiety are wearing you down. You deserve to feel grounded, balanced, and at peace again. Meaningful success doesn’t have to come at the expense of your health, relationships, or integrity.
Nicole Duff
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, LPCC-S, LSW, LICDC
1 Endorsed
Centerville, OH 45459
If you are struggling with depression, anxiety, or have experienced a traumatic event, please know there is hope to feel better.
If you are struggling with depression, anxiety, or have experienced a traumatic event, please know there is hope to feel better.
Life can feel overwhelming when you’ve lost your sense of direction. My goal is to help you rediscover clarity, confidence, and balance, one step at a time. I specialize in supporting adults struggling with anxiety, trauma, depression, OCD, and many other major life transitions.
My approach is practical, collaborative, and rooted in evidence-based methods such as CBT, CPT, SFT, ERP, ACT, and DBT. I also bring 12+ years of business leadership experience helping people under pressure. Together, we’ll identify what’s keeping you stuck, challenge unhelpful patterns, and build skills to move forward with clarity, confidence, and calm.
Life can feel overwhelming when you’ve lost your sense of direction. My goal is to help you rediscover clarity, confidence, and balance, one step at a time. I specialize in supporting adults struggling with anxiety, trauma, depression, OCD, and many other major life transitions.
My approach is practical, collaborative, and rooted in evidence-based methods such as CBT, CPT, SFT, ERP, ACT, and DBT. I also bring 12+ years of business leadership experience helping people under pressure. Together, we’ll identify what’s keeping you stuck, challenge unhelpful patterns, and build skills to move forward with clarity, confidence, and calm.
Aneesa E. Bhimani-Trimble
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, MSEd, LPCC-S
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
My ideal client is someone who feels overwhelmed by expectations, responsibilities, relationships, or stress and has difficulty finding space to care for themselves. They may be navigating anxiety, burnout, life transitions, or professional stress, especially in school or helping professions. They want greater clarity, steadiness, and confidence in themselves and their direction. Together, we explore how relationships, environments, and expectations contribute to stress while building healthier boundaries, practical coping strategies, and a stronger sense of self.
My ideal client is someone who feels overwhelmed by expectations, responsibilities, relationships, or stress and has difficulty finding space to care for themselves. They may be navigating anxiety, burnout, life transitions, or professional stress, especially in school or helping professions. They want greater clarity, steadiness, and confidence in themselves and their direction. Together, we explore how relationships, environments, and expectations contribute to stress while building healthier boundaries, practical coping strategies, and a stronger sense of self.
I’m Allison Rice Custar/ARC Counseling Services LLC. I’m a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor with Supervisory Designation (LPCC-S) with over 16 years of experience providing mental health treatment and substance use treatment. I work with adults, couples, and families. ARC Counseling Services provides counseling for empowerment, healing, and wellness.
I use various therapeutic models to help clients achieve their specific goals. These include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR).
I’m Allison Rice Custar/ARC Counseling Services LLC. I’m a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor with Supervisory Designation (LPCC-S) with over 16 years of experience providing mental health treatment and substance use treatment. I work with adults, couples, and families. ARC Counseling Services provides counseling for empowerment, healing, and wellness.
I use various therapeutic models to help clients achieve their specific goals. These include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR).
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I offer resilience-based EMDR therapy for first responders, veterans, and their families.
Are you a First Responder, veteran, or family member facing life's challenges and seeking support to find your peace? I’m here to help you navigate through these difficult times with empathy and understanding. Together, we’ll identify specific target areas, set achievable goals, and apply evidence-based practices to foster healing. It’s normal to experience anxiety, depression, or stress responses to trauma, and I am committed to meeting you where you are—without judgment. My goal is to support you in managing, coping, and embracing the inner parts of yourself that deserve love and acceptance.
I offer resilience-based EMDR therapy for first responders, veterans, and their families.
Are you a First Responder, veteran, or family member facing life's challenges and seeking support to find your peace? I’m here to help you navigate through these difficult times with empathy and understanding. Together, we’ll identify specific target areas, set achievable goals, and apply evidence-based practices to foster healing. It’s normal to experience anxiety, depression, or stress responses to trauma, and I am committed to meeting you where you are—without judgment. My goal is to support you in managing, coping, and embracing the inner parts of yourself that deserve love and acceptance.
As a veteran life coach with experience in both the military and corporate worlds, I focus on goal-setting, mindset shifts, leadership development, and emotional resilience.
I’m Timothy Tharp, MBA, MA, LCDC-I, Life Coach and U.S. Air Force Veteran. I work with adults who feel overwhelmed, anxious, stuck, or in need of structure and clear direction. My specialties include addiction treatment, traumatic brain injury (TBI), chronic pain, anxiety, men’s emotional health, and marriage and relationship stress.
My mission is to guide clients—veterans and civilians alike—through life’s transitions with clarity, confidence, and purpose. I hold an MBA and an MA in Security Management, and I served as a U.S. Air Force Training Instructor, leading and mentoring in high-pressure, high-responsibility environments.
As a veteran life coach with experience in both the military and corporate worlds, I focus on goal-setting, mindset shifts, leadership development, and emotional resilience.
I’m Timothy Tharp, MBA, MA, LCDC-I, Life Coach and U.S. Air Force Veteran. I work with adults who feel overwhelmed, anxious, stuck, or in need of structure and clear direction. My specialties include addiction treatment, traumatic brain injury (TBI), chronic pain, anxiety, men’s emotional health, and marriage and relationship stress.
My mission is to guide clients—veterans and civilians alike—through life’s transitions with clarity, confidence, and purpose. I hold an MBA and an MA in Security Management, and I served as a U.S. Air Force Training Instructor, leading and mentoring in high-pressure, high-responsibility environments.
I work predominantly, but not exclusively, with male clients. I have been described as pragmatic (definition: "dealing with things sensibly and realistically in a way that is based on practical rather than theoretical considerations" & "the study of how context contributes to meaning.") My approach in counseling is well captured in these descriptions. We will approach things sensibly and realistically, seeking understanding, clarity, & truth. We will explore language and context to gain insight, guide decision making, and heal old wounds. We will work as partners to identify growth areas, resolve issues, set goals, & affect change.
I work predominantly, but not exclusively, with male clients. I have been described as pragmatic (definition: "dealing with things sensibly and realistically in a way that is based on practical rather than theoretical considerations" & "the study of how context contributes to meaning.") My approach in counseling is well captured in these descriptions. We will approach things sensibly and realistically, seeking understanding, clarity, & truth. We will explore language and context to gain insight, guide decision making, and heal old wounds. We will work as partners to identify growth areas, resolve issues, set goals, & affect change.
As a Licensed Professional Counselor, I bring experience from public education as a school counselor, Christian counseling ministry, and private practice settings. Throughout my career, I have had the privilege of supporting individuals facing grief, anxiety, stress, PTSD, life transitions, and other emotional challenges. My training and background have strengthened my belief that counseling should always be centered on the unique needs, goals, and experiences of each individual.
As a Licensed Professional Counselor, I bring experience from public education as a school counselor, Christian counseling ministry, and private practice settings. Throughout my career, I have had the privilege of supporting individuals facing grief, anxiety, stress, PTSD, life transitions, and other emotional challenges. My training and background have strengthened my belief that counseling should always be centered on the unique needs, goals, and experiences of each individual.
Your Spirit’s Light Is Dim: Disconnected from your passion, your drive, your intuition. Even when you think you’re doing everything “right,” your heart feels far from peace. There’s a deep weariness, like something essential has gone quiet inside you. You crave renewal and peace that reaches your soul.
You’ve read the self-help books, tried the breathing techniques, but still something feels off. It’s an ache you can’t ease with logic alone. You’re ready for healing that touches the unseen places.
But you are afraid that any professional you seek out will not understand your Spiritual Path, maybe even view it as a sign of sickness
Your Spirit’s Light Is Dim: Disconnected from your passion, your drive, your intuition. Even when you think you’re doing everything “right,” your heart feels far from peace. There’s a deep weariness, like something essential has gone quiet inside you. You crave renewal and peace that reaches your soul.
You’ve read the self-help books, tried the breathing techniques, but still something feels off. It’s an ache you can’t ease with logic alone. You’re ready for healing that touches the unseen places.
But you are afraid that any professional you seek out will not understand your Spiritual Path, maybe even view it as a sign of sickness
I’m Dr. Brittany L. Collins, a licensed professional clinical counselor, certified mental performance consultant, and counselor educator with a Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision. I work with adolescents and adults who are navigating anxiety, depression, stress, life transitions, identity concerns, and high-performance pressure. I have experience working in diverse settings, including private practice, college counseling, athletics departments, schools, outpatient, and residential treatment settings.
I’m Dr. Brittany L. Collins, a licensed professional clinical counselor, certified mental performance consultant, and counselor educator with a Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision. I work with adolescents and adults who are navigating anxiety, depression, stress, life transitions, identity concerns, and high-performance pressure. I have experience working in diverse settings, including private practice, college counseling, athletics departments, schools, outpatient, and residential treatment settings.
I have been successfully treating first responders, military personnel, and survivors of domestic violence and child abuse.
During the first session we will complete an intake assessment and discuss the plan that will be utilized to help accomplish the stated goals.
I have been successfully treating first responders, military personnel, and survivors of domestic violence and child abuse.
During the first session we will complete an intake assessment and discuss the plan that will be utilized to help accomplish the stated goals.
My name is Anthony Watt, and I’m a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor. I work with adults and teens, including professionals and men ready to overcome anxiety, ADHD, trauma, or addiction. My approach is structured, supportive, and focused on progress. If you're ready to break patterns, build confidence, and make meaningful changes, I’m here to help. In our first sessions, we’ll clarify your goals, identify what’s holding you back, and start using practical tools. I offer a direct, respectful space where real growth happens.
My name is Anthony Watt, and I’m a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor. I work with adults and teens, including professionals and men ready to overcome anxiety, ADHD, trauma, or addiction. My approach is structured, supportive, and focused on progress. If you're ready to break patterns, build confidence, and make meaningful changes, I’m here to help. In our first sessions, we’ll clarify your goals, identify what’s holding you back, and start using practical tools. I offer a direct, respectful space where real growth happens.
As a therapist, I provide a compassionate and supportive space for women, college students, and healthcare professionals who are struggling with OCD, anxiety, self-esteem challenges, perfectionism, and stress-related concerns. I understand how overwhelming it can feel to manage intrusive thoughts, emotional exhaustion, and the pressure to constantly meet expectations while trying to care for yourself and others. My approach is collaborative, evidence-based, and tailored to each client’s unique experiences and goals.
As a therapist, I provide a compassionate and supportive space for women, college students, and healthcare professionals who are struggling with OCD, anxiety, self-esteem challenges, perfectionism, and stress-related concerns. I understand how overwhelming it can feel to manage intrusive thoughts, emotional exhaustion, and the pressure to constantly meet expectations while trying to care for yourself and others. My approach is collaborative, evidence-based, and tailored to each client’s unique experiences and goals.
I provide a compassionate and individualized approach to therapy and seek to truly understand my clients and meet them where they are. I have a genuine interest in helping individuals learn how to live life in a new way, boldly and in spite of their circumstances. I have a passion for helping folks get through their trauma and find a more rewarding existence. I also enjoy working with folks that have never tried therapy before!
I provide a compassionate and individualized approach to therapy and seek to truly understand my clients and meet them where they are. I have a genuine interest in helping individuals learn how to live life in a new way, boldly and in spite of their circumstances. I have a passion for helping folks get through their trauma and find a more rewarding existence. I also enjoy working with folks that have never tried therapy 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.