THERAPY FOR
DEPRESSION
in Bellingham, WA
Does this resonate with you?
you notice a tendency to. experience difficulty relaxing, even when you’re off shift
you’ve said “I just want to sleep like a normal person” before
you find it hard to be present with your loved ones, even when you’re trying your hardest
you struggle to find activities that used to bring you joy enjoyable anymore
you want to keep doing the job you love but aren’t sure how to make it work because of how exhausted you are
YOU’RE IN THE
RIGHT PLACE IF…
feeling numb is a common experience of yours
your thoughts race often, usually replaying calls or incidents over and over
you notice that you feel safest when you’re “on” and scanning your environment
your relationships aren’t what they used to be, maybe communicating or connecting has become hard if not impossible
you want to understand the intensity of your emotions
MEET YOUR
FIRST-RESPONDER THERAPIST
in bellingham, WA
Maybe you're the one everyone depends on. You hold it together at work, show up for the people you love, and keep pushing through even when you're running on empty. From the outside, it might look like you're doing just fine. But inside, it’s a different reality.
You may be carrying the effects of trauma, chronic stress, anxiety, or burnout. Maybe you can't seem to turn your brain off, your relationships feel strained, or you're tired of feeling like you always have to be the strong one. Whatever brought you here, you don't have to figure it out alone.
I believe healing happens through connection. My approach is warm, relational, and trauma-informed, integrating experiential, somatic, attachment-focused, and parts work to help you better understand yourself, process what's been weighing on you, and reconnect with what’s most important to you. I’m intimately familiar with the unique challenges first-responders are presented with and face over and over. I can offer my lived experience as a way to better understand your specific struggles and culture.
QUESTIONS YOU MIGHT BE SITTING WITH
If you have a question that isn’t answered, I encourage you to reach out below. I’m a firm believer in there being no silly questions!
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The skills that help you succeed as a first responder are incredibly valuable at work. You have to keep composure, prioritize others safety before your own, and push through discomfort.
Sometimes those same skills can make it difficult to process what you've been carrying or connect with the people you care about. Therapy offers a place where you don't have to carry everything by yourself, and where healing doesn't require you to stop being strong. Instead, it helps you build a way of living that's sustainable for both your career and your life outside the uniform. -
With me, therapy won’t focus on taking away your strengths. Instead, I can offer you pathways of choice. You get to decide when your survival strategies would be useful and when they might be keeping you from the type of relationship/life you want outside of work.
Many individuals find themselves feeling more centered, resilient, and focused. -
I have the unique lived experience of being the partner of a first-responder for over 15 years. While I have never been the one in uniform myself, I’ve witnessed and supported my partner navigating various professional challenges throughout the years. I know the weight of the job as closely as I can without doing the job myself.
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You may book a session directly through this link here:
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You’re welcome to book a free consult before a full session, if preferred. -
All therapy sessions are confidential, regardless of a client’s profession. With this specific profession, I realize that we might be discussing content directly related to your job on a frequent basis. I want to assure you that everything we discuss is kept between us. I’m bound by legal and ethical guidelines to prioritize your confidentiality and safety above all.
If you have concerns about this matter, I’d be happy to discuss it further with you in detail.
STEPS WE CAN TAKE
Step 1 - Reach Out
Getting started is pretty straightforward. From the beginning, you get to show up just as you are with me. You can complete the contact form or send me a text and I'll get back to you within 1–2 business days to answer any questions & schedule a free consultation.
Step 2 - Consultation Call
During our 20 minute consultation, we will determine if we want to work together. If we both agree to being a good fit, we will schedule a first session.
Step 3 - First Session
Our work together will be collaborative, starting with our first session. All of our sessions are entirely confidential and will go at a pace that feels good to you. I encourage feedback and want to develop a space in which you feel safe enough to speak freely and honestly about your experiences.