Therapy for First Responders

• Difficulty settling down, sleeping, or feeling off duty
• Irritability, emotional distance, or relationship strain
• Grief, difficult calls, and cumulative stress
• Feeling responsible for outcomes outside your control
• Changes in identity, motivation, or connection to your work

You do not need to relate to every item. We begin with what matters to you.

How I work

Curiosity, collaboration,
and practical change.

We begin with what feels most useful and manageable to you. You will not be required to recount difficult experiences in detail before you are ready. We can work on recognizing stress patterns, developing ways to settle after work, and reconnecting with your emotions and relationships at a pace we decide together.

Depending on your needs, I may draw on CBT, ACT, psychodynamic exploration, and IFS-informed work. We will talk about what feels helpful and adjust our approach together.

I’m a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor in Chicago. I work with people navigating anxiety, perfectionism, burnout, and relationship challenges.

My aim is to offer a thoughtful, collaborative space where you can understand yourself more clearly and try new ways of responding.

This is individual therapy, not a fitness-for-duty evaluation. We can discuss confidentiality, its limits, and questions about the therapy process before you decide to begin.

$300 · one-hour session

In-person therapy in Chicago and online sessions subject to location and eligibility. Contact me to confirm availability and discuss payment or insurance questions.

A free 15-minute consultation

We can talk about what you are looking for, your questions, and whether working together feels like a fit.