Support for frontline workers.

If your job involves caring for others or managing emergencies, you’re probably no stranger to high pressure and high stakes.  This includes people working in healthcare, emergency response, law enforcement, and other roles where others depend on your presence, judgment, and ability to act. These essential positions demand focus, steadiness, and the capacity to keep moving—even when you’re stretched thin.

I’ve worked with many people in these fields, including those who began their careers after military service. Some feel burdened by what they’ve seen; others feel worn down by the need to always be “on”. The urge to just push through the stress is strong, but it can come at the expense of your health and well-being.

It’s never too early—or too late—to get some support. Take a look through the sections below and see if any of it sounds familiar.

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  • Health Care Workers

    The health care field often requires putting others first, making hard decisions, and managing unrealistic expectations. It takes compassion, skill, and stamina—but the workload rarely lets up, and there may not be time to recover before the next shift begins.

    I’ve worked with nurses, physicians, administrators, and support staff, and I’ve seen how the emotional demands can quietly build over time. Therapy offers an opportunity to take stock of what you’ve been carrying and figure out how to stay well for yourself and the important people in your life. Taking care of your mental health doesn’t mean stepping away from your valuable work; it can help you keep showing up with more to give.

  • First Responders

    It’s in the name. You’re the first person on scene when everything’s gone wrong. You’re trained to act fast in chaotic situations and take action before the facts are clear. There’s not much time to process—you have to respond, reset, and move on. You show up when people need you most, and there’s never a shortage of people who need you.

    The nonstop pace might feel normal by now, but that doesn’t mean it’s not taking a toll on you. Maybe it shows up as irritability, trouble winding down, or memories from tough calls that are harder to shake. You might even start to question your abilities or wonder if you’re losing your edge. However it looks for you, therapy can act as maintenance to help you stay grounded and perform at your best.

  • Law Enforcement

    In this line of work, staying composed under pressure isn’t optional—it’s how you protect yourself and others. You’re trained to assess risk quickly, stay alert in unpredictable situations, and make judgment calls with real consequences.

    Over time, the weight of that responsibility can start to show—you might notice tension at home, trouble sleeping, or feeling more reactive than you want to be. In a profession where loyalty and self-control matter deeply, asking for outside help can feel like a risk. It can also be easy to sweep things aside and tell yourself you’ll deal with them later. But I’ve worked with officers and agents who’ve found therapy to be a private, direct way to reassess and strengthen the tools they rely on—both on and off duty.

Sound familiar?

If anything on this page hit close to home, you’re not alone. I’ve spent much of my career providing care for frontline workers, and I know how hard it can be to reach out—especially when you’re used to being the one others depend on. I’d be glad to talk with you about whether this kind of support feels like a good fit.