First Responders Therapists in Seattle, WA
More than a decade as an emergency and surgical nurse has taught me to stay steady when things get heavy.
Wanting more from your relationship doesn’t mean that it's falling apart. I work with couples, and men who are ready to grow, be honest with themselves, and feel more fully alive. Maybe you and your partner keep having the same argument. Or maybe you know something needs to change inside you but aren't sure where to start. With couples, we slow down, identify the dance you’re stuck in and find the way back to each other. With individuals, we get curious, look at your history, and illuminate your patterns, so you can live more fully as yourself.
More than a decade as an emergency and surgical nurse has taught me to stay steady when things get heavy.
Wanting more from your relationship doesn’t mean that it's falling apart. I work with couples, and men who are ready to grow, be honest with themselves, and feel more fully alive. Maybe you and your partner keep having the same argument. Or maybe you know something needs to change inside you but aren't sure where to start. With couples, we slow down, identify the dance you’re stuck in and find the way back to each other. With individuals, we get curious, look at your history, and illuminate your patterns, so you can live more fully as yourself.
Hi, my name is Cal and I help people untangle themselves from the stressors of modern life and return to what’s real and meaningful within. With a background rooted in trauma-informed care and somatic healing, I support clients in navigating the complexities of today’s world—where relationships, societal demands, and internalized expectations often collide. My goal is to help you quiet the noise in order to find and return to YOU. My work is anchored in curiosity and compassion, and I trust that together we will uncover unlimited resilience and intrinsic self worth to find deeper meaning, peace, and purpose in your life.
Hi, my name is Cal and I help people untangle themselves from the stressors of modern life and return to what’s real and meaningful within. With a background rooted in trauma-informed care and somatic healing, I support clients in navigating the complexities of today’s world—where relationships, societal demands, and internalized expectations often collide. My goal is to help you quiet the noise in order to find and return to YOU. My work is anchored in curiosity and compassion, and I trust that together we will uncover unlimited resilience and intrinsic self worth to find deeper meaning, peace, and purpose in your life.
Sometimes life feels like it is coming at us faster than we can keep up. Rising costs, constant exposure to suffering in our world, and increased pressure to work harder to survive-it's all too much. We wake up one day and realize we no longer feel like ourselves. Sound familiar? You aren't alone. It is harder to meet our needs in the world today, and even more challenging to create meaningful and sustaining connections with others. Setting aside time to sort through the chaos and find a sense of meaning and purpose can be difficult to do alone. I'm here to help.
Sometimes life feels like it is coming at us faster than we can keep up. Rising costs, constant exposure to suffering in our world, and increased pressure to work harder to survive-it's all too much. We wake up one day and realize we no longer feel like ourselves. Sound familiar? You aren't alone. It is harder to meet our needs in the world today, and even more challenging to create meaningful and sustaining connections with others. Setting aside time to sort through the chaos and find a sense of meaning and purpose can be difficult to do alone. I'm here to help.
With over a decade of experience in various mental health roles, including work with first responders and social and health services agencies such as child protective services and adult protective services, I am dedicated to providing therapy in a comfortable environment that emphasizes a client-centered approach.
Recognizing that life can present challenging situations that may feel overwhelming, my goal is to guide individuals on solution-focused journeys aimed at enhancing overall mental health and facilitating the enjoyment of life’s most meaningful experiences.
With over a decade of experience in various mental health roles, including work with first responders and social and health services agencies such as child protective services and adult protective services, I am dedicated to providing therapy in a comfortable environment that emphasizes a client-centered approach.
Recognizing that life can present challenging situations that may feel overwhelming, my goal is to guide individuals on solution-focused journeys aimed at enhancing overall mental health and facilitating the enjoyment of life’s most meaningful experiences.
Courtney Peters
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LICSW, LCSW
2 Endorsed
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
I specialize in supporting healthcare workers, helping professionals, first responders, and first responder spouses navigating PTSD, trauma, compassion fatigue, burnout, moral injury, and complex grief.
You’ve spent your career caring for others. It may be time to make space to care for yourself. You know the work you do matters, but it can also take a toll. If you feel exhausted before your shift begins, disconnected from the compassion that once came naturally, or unable to leave the stress of your work behind, you may be carrying more than burnout. You’re holding the weight of what you’ve witnessed, experienced, and endured while caring for others.
I specialize in supporting healthcare workers, helping professionals, first responders, and first responder spouses navigating PTSD, trauma, compassion fatigue, burnout, moral injury, and complex grief.
You’ve spent your career caring for others. It may be time to make space to care for yourself. You know the work you do matters, but it can also take a toll. If you feel exhausted before your shift begins, disconnected from the compassion that once came naturally, or unable to leave the stress of your work behind, you may be carrying more than burnout. You’re holding the weight of what you’ve witnessed, experienced, and endured while caring for others.
If you are feeling burned out, anxious, overwhelmed, consumed by self doubt, or going through a major life transition, you are in the right place. I collaborate with individuals, healthcare workers, teachers, young adults, and couples who are ready to break free from chronic stress and anxiety. As a nurse and a therapist, my practice provides a supportive space to navigate anxiety, stress, depression, couples dynamics, and gut-brain health (DGBI). Let’s work together to help you move from surviving to thriving.
If you are feeling burned out, anxious, overwhelmed, consumed by self doubt, or going through a major life transition, you are in the right place. I collaborate with individuals, healthcare workers, teachers, young adults, and couples who are ready to break free from chronic stress and anxiety. As a nurse and a therapist, my practice provides a supportive space to navigate anxiety, stress, depression, couples dynamics, and gut-brain health (DGBI). Let’s work together to help you move from surviving to thriving.
While we specialize in working with first responders & their families, we also work with clients from many different populations.
Being that each client has unique needs and individual personalities, the techniques and approaches that we use for each client variest to their different needs within counseling. These approaches include, but are not limited to, EMDR, Gottman therapy, narrative therapy, solution focused therapy, emotion focused therapy, and person centered therapy.
While we specialize in working with first responders & their families, we also work with clients from many different populations.
Being that each client has unique needs and individual personalities, the techniques and approaches that we use for each client variest to their different needs within counseling. These approaches include, but are not limited to, EMDR, Gottman therapy, narrative therapy, solution focused therapy, emotion focused therapy, and person centered therapy.
I'm passionate about working with first responders and their families.
My style is authentic, warm, and solution-focused with hopes of providing clients a safe place where they feel open to address their challenges.
I'm passionate about working with first responders and their families.
My style is authentic, warm, and solution-focused with hopes of providing clients a safe place where they feel open to address their challenges.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, or life transitions? Do you find yourself stuck in cycles of overthinking, people-pleasing, or self-criticism? I specialize in helping healthcare workers, working women, and couples navigate challenges such as burnout, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, and grief. My goal is to create a safe, supportive space where you feel heard, understood, and equipped with practical tools to move forward.
I use CBT, DBT, ACT, and Trauma-informed care to reduce stress, build resilience, and improve the relationship with yourself and with others tailoring each session to your unique needs.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, or life transitions? Do you find yourself stuck in cycles of overthinking, people-pleasing, or self-criticism? I specialize in helping healthcare workers, working women, and couples navigate challenges such as burnout, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, and grief. My goal is to create a safe, supportive space where you feel heard, understood, and equipped with practical tools to move forward.
I use CBT, DBT, ACT, and Trauma-informed care to reduce stress, build resilience, and improve the relationship with yourself and with others tailoring each session to your unique needs.
You want to feel like yourself again, confident, and like you can trust the people in your life. The way you’ve gone about trying to manage your stress isn’t working anymore and you’re ready for something new.
You want to feel like yourself again, confident, and like you can trust the people in your life. The way you’ve gone about trying to manage your stress isn’t working anymore and you’re ready for something new.
Navy veteran, current corrections chaplain, and counselor with more than 20 years of pastoral leadership experience, he has a special passion for serving law enforcement, military members, veterans, first responders, and their families.
You can be successful, dependable, and strong—and still feel exhausted, disconnected, or stuck. John helps clients navigate critical incident stress, cumulative trauma, compassion fatigue, hypervigilance, moral injury, grief, and the strain that service can place on marriages, families, and everyday life.
Navy veteran, current corrections chaplain, and counselor with more than 20 years of pastoral leadership experience, he has a special passion for serving law enforcement, military members, veterans, first responders, and their families.
You can be successful, dependable, and strong—and still feel exhausted, disconnected, or stuck. John helps clients navigate critical incident stress, cumulative trauma, compassion fatigue, hypervigilance, moral injury, grief, and the strain that service can place on marriages, families, and everyday life.
I work with adults facing life's most difficult transitions and emotional challenges, including trauma, anxiety, perinatal mental health concerns, first responder stress, terminal illness, and alternative relationship dynamics. Many clients come to therapy feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or uncertain about how to move forward. Together, we create a safe, supportive space to process experiences, build practical coping skills, and nurture resilience, healing, and lasting personal growth.
I work with adults facing life's most difficult transitions and emotional challenges, including trauma, anxiety, perinatal mental health concerns, first responder stress, terminal illness, and alternative relationship dynamics. Many clients come to therapy feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or uncertain about how to move forward. Together, we create a safe, supportive space to process experiences, build practical coping skills, and nurture resilience, healing, and lasting personal growth.
Feeling like you try to do all the “right” things but can’t seem to get where you want to be in life? Are you tired of doing the same things over and over and getting nowhere? Do you feel stressed, frustrated, defeated, hurt, scared, and are not sure what to do next? You are courageous and wise to take the first step to freedom and consider counseling ! Sometimes, hope and a little guidance in a safe, judgement free atmosphere is all you need to get back on your desired path and I would be honored to help you on this journey! I am a Christian Counselor and can help to offer guidance and encouragement in the healing process.
Feeling like you try to do all the “right” things but can’t seem to get where you want to be in life? Are you tired of doing the same things over and over and getting nowhere? Do you feel stressed, frustrated, defeated, hurt, scared, and are not sure what to do next? You are courageous and wise to take the first step to freedom and consider counseling ! Sometimes, hope and a little guidance in a safe, judgement free atmosphere is all you need to get back on your desired path and I would be honored to help you on this journey! I am a Christian Counselor and can help to offer guidance and encouragement in the healing process.
As an LICSW, I specialize in trauma-informed care, helping individuals—including first responders—process difficult experiences and stress.
I have experience working with children and adults in a variety of settings. I also have specific training in how trauma impacts individuals and use this knowledge in my practice. I utilize solution focused and cognitive behavioral therapy models while helping you improve yourself.
As an LICSW, I specialize in trauma-informed care, helping individuals—including first responders—process difficult experiences and stress.
I have experience working with children and adults in a variety of settings. I also have specific training in how trauma impacts individuals and use this knowledge in my practice. I utilize solution focused and cognitive behavioral therapy models while helping you improve yourself.
I work with first responders who regularly face situations most people never will.
My focus is supporting first responders and their families in staying healthy, resilient, and connected. This is a space to exhale, sort through what you’ve carried, and build tools to protect your well-being. You’ve spent your career showing up for others. Here, you have space for yourself.
I work with first responders who regularly face situations most people never will.
My focus is supporting first responders and their families in staying healthy, resilient, and connected. This is a space to exhale, sort through what you’ve carried, and build tools to protect your well-being. You’ve spent your career showing up for others. Here, you have space for yourself.
I work primarily with first responders, care workers, and their families, and know the specific challenges they face having worked as a first responder for several years.
There are many reasons you may be considering counseling, from feeling stuck in worsening anxiety or depression, patterns of unhealthy relationships, current or past trauma, or needing a counselor to walk alongside you in the midst of a challenging life season. For whatever reason you are seeking a counselor, I believe it is so important to find one with whom you connect and can build trust. I will work with you to understand your individual experiences, and help provide insight and practical tools to address the struggles you’re facing.
I work primarily with first responders, care workers, and their families, and know the specific challenges they face having worked as a first responder for several years.
There are many reasons you may be considering counseling, from feeling stuck in worsening anxiety or depression, patterns of unhealthy relationships, current or past trauma, or needing a counselor to walk alongside you in the midst of a challenging life season. For whatever reason you are seeking a counselor, I believe it is so important to find one with whom you connect and can build trust. I will work with you to understand your individual experiences, and help provide insight and practical tools to address the struggles you’re facing.
I work with executives, entrepreneurs, first responders, and the partners beside them.
I have been doing this work for more than 25 years. I help with anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship strain, and I do it directly. You will not get vague nodding from me. We name what is really going on and do something about it.
I specialize in working eith individuals and couples including blending families, infidelity and life transitions.
I work with executives, entrepreneurs, first responders, and the partners beside them.
I have been doing this work for more than 25 years. I help with anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship strain, and I do it directly. You will not get vague nodding from me. We name what is really going on and do something about it.
I specialize in working eith individuals and couples including blending families, infidelity and life transitions.
Alliyah
Licensed Mental Health Counselor Associate, MA, LMHCA
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
I have a strong interest in working with first responders and individuals in high-stress roles, with an understanding of how chronic stress and responsibility can impact identity, relationships, and overall well-being.
Therapy provides a space where you can be honest about what’s happening for you without feeling judged, dismissed, or like you have to filter yourself. Life doesn’t come with a handbook, but therapy can be a place where you begin to build your own. My goal is to help you find clarity, relief, and ways forward that feel realistic while also building tools you can actually use outside of session. I work with teens and adults navigating anxiety, trauma, relationship challenges, and life transitions.
I have a strong interest in working with first responders and individuals in high-stress roles, with an understanding of how chronic stress and responsibility can impact identity, relationships, and overall well-being.
Therapy provides a space where you can be honest about what’s happening for you without feeling judged, dismissed, or like you have to filter yourself. Life doesn’t come with a handbook, but therapy can be a place where you begin to build your own. My goal is to help you find clarity, relief, and ways forward that feel realistic while also building tools you can actually use outside of session. I work with teens and adults navigating anxiety, trauma, relationship challenges, and life transitions.
I strive to create a space where you have the ability to heal from your past and the freedom to pursue a life worth living. I want to help you explore the connection between your emotions, thoughts and behaviors. Whether in person or video therapy, we will work together to help you achieve your goals. Through compassion, encouragement, honesty, and humor, we will collaborate to find tools, techniques and skills to help you foster new growth in your life.
I strive to create a space where you have the ability to heal from your past and the freedom to pursue a life worth living. I want to help you explore the connection between your emotions, thoughts and behaviors. Whether in person or video therapy, we will work together to help you achieve your goals. Through compassion, encouragement, honesty, and humor, we will collaborate to find tools, techniques and skills to help you foster new growth in your life.
Upcoming openings available. I am a licensed clinical psychologist with 20+ years of experience. Therapy is a collaborative process, you are the expert on your experiences and I assist you with improving and thriving in your life. Experiences, learning history, beliefs, culture, and values shape everyone and these are important to explore and understand. We will work together to identify your goals and areas for improvement, and then approach treatment from a strengths-based perspective. Our work will emphasize improving your psychological well-being, increasing resilience, enhancing your quality of life, and decreasing symptoms.
Upcoming openings available. I am a licensed clinical psychologist with 20+ years of experience. Therapy is a collaborative process, you are the expert on your experiences and I assist you with improving and thriving in your life. Experiences, learning history, beliefs, culture, and values shape everyone and these are important to explore and understand. We will work together to identify your goals and areas for improvement, and then approach treatment from a strengths-based perspective. Our work will emphasize improving your psychological well-being, increasing resilience, enhancing your quality of life, and decreasing symptoms.
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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.