First Responders Therapists in Midlothian, VA
Are you a first responder, active duty or military veteran tired of explaining your job to other therapists who just don’t seem to “get it
We'll work together on why these symptoms appear and develop a treatment plan to address them so you can rekindle your love of the job, strengthen your relationships, and develop a newfound sense of self with more self understanding and less shame and guilt.
Are you a first responder, active duty or military veteran tired of explaining your job to other therapists who just don’t seem to “get it
We'll work together on why these symptoms appear and develop a treatment plan to address them so you can rekindle your love of the job, strengthen your relationships, and develop a newfound sense of self with more self understanding and less shame and guilt.
Looking to overcome obstacles and rediscover joy in your life? I’m Alix, LCSW, with 20+ years of experience helping clients of all ages navigate challenges. I bring an upbeat, positive, and energetic approach to therapy, creating a supportive space where you can feel heard, valued, and empowered. Together, we’ll work toward growth, resilience, and finding more fulfillment in your everyday life.
Looking to overcome obstacles and rediscover joy in your life? I’m Alix, LCSW, with 20+ years of experience helping clients of all ages navigate challenges. I bring an upbeat, positive, and energetic approach to therapy, creating a supportive space where you can feel heard, valued, and empowered. Together, we’ll work toward growth, resilience, and finding more fulfillment in your everyday life.
What if your therapist felt like someone you could truly relate to from day one?
Hi, I’m Alexis! I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with seven years of experience helping individuals find healing, build resilience, and create meaningful change in their lives. I was born in Jacksonville, North Carolina and raised in Fredericksburg, Virginia. My husband and I have been happily married for four years, and his active duty service in the United States Air Force has taken us on quite a journey—from Mount Holly, New Jersey to Augusta, Georgia, and now to Washington, DC.
What if your therapist felt like someone you could truly relate to from day one?
Hi, I’m Alexis! I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with seven years of experience helping individuals find healing, build resilience, and create meaningful change in their lives. I was born in Jacksonville, North Carolina and raised in Fredericksburg, Virginia. My husband and I have been happily married for four years, and his active duty service in the United States Air Force has taken us on quite a journey—from Mount Holly, New Jersey to Augusta, Georgia, and now to Washington, DC.
Struggling with life changes, grief, or stress can feel overwhelming—but you don’t have to face it alone. Karen, a licensed counselor with experience supporting children, adolescents, families, and couples, integrates trauma-informed care and a positive psychology resiliency model to promote emotional wellness. Using a strength-based, person-centered approach, she tailors therapy to each client, helping them build coping skills, explore their emotions, and foster personal growth, self-acceptance, and balance in all areas of life.
Struggling with life changes, grief, or stress can feel overwhelming—but you don’t have to face it alone. Karen, a licensed counselor with experience supporting children, adolescents, families, and couples, integrates trauma-informed care and a positive psychology resiliency model to promote emotional wellness. Using a strength-based, person-centered approach, she tailors therapy to each client, helping them build coping skills, explore their emotions, and foster personal growth, self-acceptance, and balance in all areas of life.
Feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure of your next step? You don’t have to navigate it alone. Kayla, LCSW, is passionate about helping people create meaningful change and move toward the life they want. She provides honest feedback, practical strategies, and a supportive space to grow. With experience across diverse settings, Kayla helps clients navigate anxiety, depression, life transitions, and relationship challenges while building confidence and self-understanding along the way.
Feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure of your next step? You don’t have to navigate it alone. Kayla, LCSW, is passionate about helping people create meaningful change and move toward the life they want. She provides honest feedback, practical strategies, and a supportive space to grow. With experience across diverse settings, Kayla helps clients navigate anxiety, depression, life transitions, and relationship challenges while building confidence and self-understanding along the way.
My diverse background, encompassing experiences in emergency services and defense contracting.
I am committed to helping individuals, both adults and teens, develop coping skills and regain a sense of control in several areas of their life. My goal is to empower individuals, both adults and teens, on their paths to wellness.
My diverse background, encompassing experiences in emergency services and defense contracting.
I am committed to helping individuals, both adults and teens, develop coping skills and regain a sense of control in several areas of their life. My goal is to empower individuals, both adults and teens, on their paths to wellness.
Feeling overwhelmed by life’s challenges or caring for everyone but yourself? You don’t have to carry it alone. Emily Kramer is a counselor and mom of four who understands how real-life stress, anxiety, and depression can affect families. Inspired by her own family’s journey with mental health, she’s passionate about helping people find the support that can truly make a difference. Emily brings warmth, empathy, and a down-to-earth approach to sessions. Outside of counseling, she enjoys DIY projects, outdoor adventures, and creating meaningful spaces with her family.
Feeling overwhelmed by life’s challenges or caring for everyone but yourself? You don’t have to carry it alone. Emily Kramer is a counselor and mom of four who understands how real-life stress, anxiety, and depression can affect families. Inspired by her own family’s journey with mental health, she’s passionate about helping people find the support that can truly make a difference. Emily brings warmth, empathy, and a down-to-earth approach to sessions. Outside of counseling, she enjoys DIY projects, outdoor adventures, and creating meaningful spaces with her family.
Feeling stuck in patterns that are hard to break? You don’t have to figure it out alone. Hannah works with adults navigating trauma, anxiety, depression, dissociation, substance use, and relationship challenges. Using a collaborative approach that draws from DBT and somatic therapies, she brings compassion, curiosity, and a touch of humor to each session. Hannah believes meaningful change happens through small, steady steps and is committed to helping you move forward with greater understanding and confidence.
Feeling stuck in patterns that are hard to break? You don’t have to figure it out alone. Hannah works with adults navigating trauma, anxiety, depression, dissociation, substance use, and relationship challenges. Using a collaborative approach that draws from DBT and somatic therapies, she brings compassion, curiosity, and a touch of humor to each session. Hannah believes meaningful change happens through small, steady steps and is committed to helping you move forward with greater understanding and confidence.
If you feel constantly on edge, overthinking, or caught in patterns you can’t seem to break, you’re not alone. I work with adults dealing with anxiety, stress, and past experiences that still impact how they feel and function day to day.
Many of the clients I work with are high-functioning and used to handling responsibilities on their own, yet internally feel overwhelmed or constantly “on.”
Together, we identify what’s driving these patterns and create a clear, practical path forward so you can feel more in control, grounded, and confident in your life and relationships.
If you feel constantly on edge, overthinking, or caught in patterns you can’t seem to break, you’re not alone. I work with adults dealing with anxiety, stress, and past experiences that still impact how they feel and function day to day.
Many of the clients I work with are high-functioning and used to handling responsibilities on their own, yet internally feel overwhelmed or constantly “on.”
Together, we identify what’s driving these patterns and create a clear, practical path forward so you can feel more in control, grounded, and confident in your life and relationships.
Struggling with depression, anxiety, or navigating life transitions? I’m a Licensed Professional Therapist with 4 years of experience supporting children, adolescents, and adults. Using a holistic, culturally relevant approach, I blend CBT, Solution-Focused, and mindfulness-based strategies, incorporating creative tools like music, art, writing, and yoga to help you build skills, cope with challenges, and find balance in your life.
Struggling with depression, anxiety, or navigating life transitions? I’m a Licensed Professional Therapist with 4 years of experience supporting children, adolescents, and adults. Using a holistic, culturally relevant approach, I blend CBT, Solution-Focused, and mindfulness-based strategies, incorporating creative tools like music, art, writing, and yoga to help you build skills, cope with challenges, and find balance in your life.
You may feel overwhelmed, stuck, or stressed by past experiences, anxiety, or life changes. Maybe you’ve been trying to handle it all on your own, and it’s starting to feel like too much. My ideal clients are ready to take small steps toward healing, understanding themselves, and creating a more balanced, fulfilling life. Therapy provides a supportive, judgment-free space where you can be heard and begin making meaningful changes at your own pace.
You may feel overwhelmed, stuck, or stressed by past experiences, anxiety, or life changes. Maybe you’ve been trying to handle it all on your own, and it’s starting to feel like too much. My ideal clients are ready to take small steps toward healing, understanding themselves, and creating a more balanced, fulfilling life. Therapy provides a supportive, judgment-free space where you can be heard and begin making meaningful changes at your own pace.
Do you frequently feel weighed down by stress, anxiety, or depression? Does your child seem to struggle with managing their emotions? Do you constantly think the worst about yourself? Have you recently lost someone and feel stuck in your grief? Have you or your child experienced trauma? Are you struggling in finding ways to move forward? Together, we will work to develop strategies and tools to improve your daily life. I have over 9 years of experience in the mental health field. I work with children, adolescents, adults, and couples, utilizing a trauma focused and cognitive behavioral model.
Do you frequently feel weighed down by stress, anxiety, or depression? Does your child seem to struggle with managing their emotions? Do you constantly think the worst about yourself? Have you recently lost someone and feel stuck in your grief? Have you or your child experienced trauma? Are you struggling in finding ways to move forward? Together, we will work to develop strategies and tools to improve your daily life. I have over 9 years of experience in the mental health field. I work with children, adolescents, adults, and couples, utilizing a trauma focused and cognitive behavioral model.
Whether you're dealing with the effects of prior trauma, relationship difficulties, or struggling with anxiety or depression, my goal is to help you heal, grow, and thrive. Therapy is a partnership and together, we will navigate the complexities of your experiences, strengthen your sense of self, and empower you to create meaningful connections in your life.Drawing on the principles of attachment theory and trauma-informed care, I recognize the fundamental significance of secure relationships and their role in shaping our well-being.
Whether you're dealing with the effects of prior trauma, relationship difficulties, or struggling with anxiety or depression, my goal is to help you heal, grow, and thrive. Therapy is a partnership and together, we will navigate the complexities of your experiences, strengthen your sense of self, and empower you to create meaningful connections in your life.Drawing on the principles of attachment theory and trauma-informed care, I recognize the fundamental significance of secure relationships and their role in shaping our well-being.
Restore Counseling Services, RVA
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW, EMDR
1 Endorsed
Midlothian, VA 23112
Restore Counseling Services has compassionate and non-judgmental therapists who can support you with whatever you are going through.
We currently have five therapists available who offer in person and telehealth. Our therapists offer counseling for children adults who have experienced difficult things in life.
Restore Counseling Services has compassionate and non-judgmental therapists who can support you with whatever you are going through.
We currently have five therapists available who offer in person and telehealth. Our therapists offer counseling for children adults who have experienced difficult things in life.
Looking to feel truly heard and understood? I’m Henry Liscio, a licensed counselor passionate about helping clients explore relationships, personality, mindfulness, and personal growth. I provide honest feedback in a supportive, client-centered space, helping you navigate challenges and develop insight. Outside the office, I enjoy music, basketball, and time with loved ones, bringing authenticity and balance to both my life and my counseling approach.
Looking to feel truly heard and understood? I’m Henry Liscio, a licensed counselor passionate about helping clients explore relationships, personality, mindfulness, and personal growth. I provide honest feedback in a supportive, client-centered space, helping you navigate challenges and develop insight. Outside the office, I enjoy music, basketball, and time with loved ones, bringing authenticity and balance to both my life and my counseling approach.
From the very first session, Katelyn strives to create a space where clients feel truly seen, heard, and valued — a space where healing and transformation can begin. As a Licensed Professional Counselor, Katelyn brings warmth, compassion, and authenticity into her work with clients of all ages and backgrounds.
From the very first session, Katelyn strives to create a space where clients feel truly seen, heard, and valued — a space where healing and transformation can begin. As a Licensed Professional Counselor, Katelyn brings warmth, compassion, and authenticity into her work with clients of all ages and backgrounds.
Change often begins the moment someone feels truly seen and heard—and that’s where Ashley begins her work.
Ashley is a Licensed Professional Counselor who utilizes a person-centered approach alongside other evidence-based therapeutic techniques. She is passionate about supporting individuals as they work toward their personal goals, meeting each person with empathy and respect for their unique experiences.
Change often begins the moment someone feels truly seen and heard—and that’s where Ashley begins her work.
Ashley is a Licensed Professional Counselor who utilizes a person-centered approach alongside other evidence-based therapeutic techniques. She is passionate about supporting individuals as they work toward their personal goals, meeting each person with empathy and respect for their unique experiences.
Karen is a compassionate mental health professional who believes healing begins by recognizing each person’s unique strengths and story.
She earned her Master of Science in Community Counseling from Georgia State University and brings extensive experience working with children, adolescents, families, and couples. Karen has received advanced training in grief and trauma, integrating a positive psychology resiliency model to support emotional wellness and recovery.
Karen is a compassionate mental health professional who believes healing begins by recognizing each person’s unique strengths and story.
She earned her Master of Science in Community Counseling from Georgia State University and brings extensive experience working with children, adolescents, families, and couples. Karen has received advanced training in grief and trauma, integrating a positive psychology resiliency model to support emotional wellness and recovery.
Feeling stuck with anxiety, grief, or life’s challenges? You don’t have to navigate it alone—support, growth, and healing are possible.
Hi, I’m Alison Smoke, a social worker with over 17 years of experience supporting adults through anxiety, depression, grief, and trauma. My approach is strength-based and incorporates mindfulness, Solution-Focused Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. I believe you already hold many of the answers within yourself, and together we’ll build the insight and tools to help you move toward a more balanced, fulfilling life in a safe and compassionate space.
Feeling stuck with anxiety, grief, or life’s challenges? You don’t have to navigate it alone—support, growth, and healing are possible.
Hi, I’m Alison Smoke, a social worker with over 17 years of experience supporting adults through anxiety, depression, grief, and trauma. My approach is strength-based and incorporates mindfulness, Solution-Focused Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. I believe you already hold many of the answers within yourself, and together we’ll build the insight and tools to help you move toward a more balanced, fulfilling life in a safe and compassionate space.
With many years of experience in the field, I’ve had the privilege of helping Richmond, Midlothian, and Chesterfield area clients navigate trauma, relationship struggles, anxiety, mood disorders, and more. I’ve worked with a variety of mental health organizations, and I’m deeply committed to helping individuals overcome obstacles and reach their fullest potential.
With many years of experience in the field, I’ve had the privilege of helping Richmond, Midlothian, and Chesterfield area clients navigate trauma, relationship struggles, anxiety, mood disorders, and more. I’ve worked with a variety of mental health organizations, and I’m deeply committed to helping individuals overcome obstacles and reach their fullest potential.
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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.