Therapy for Female First Responders in Minnesota


Support for Police Officers, Paramedics, Firefighters, and Women on the Front Lines Facing Burnout and Emotional Exhaustion

You’re Trained to Stay Calm in Chaos—But It’s Taking a Toll

As a woman working in law enforcement, EMS, fire service, dispatch, or frontline healthcare, you carry more than most people will ever understand. You show up under pressure, make life-or-death decisions, and keep going—long after your body and mind are waving red flags.

On the outside, you hold it together.
But inside, you may feel exhausted, numb, disconnected, or just done.

You’ve seen things you can’t unsee. You deal with trauma, shift work, gender dynamics, and the weight of never being “off.” And when it finally gets to be too much? You’re expected to power through.

That’s not sustainable. And you know it.

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Mental Health Support for Women First Responders

If you're a woman in law enforcement, EMS, fire service, or dispatch, you handle a lot—physically, emotionally, and often more than anyone realizes. You may be:

  • Feeling emotionally numb or disconnected at home

  • Managing long hours, shift work, and pressure

  • Struggling with burnout, fatigue, or chronic stress

  • Navigating a male-dominated environment

  • Finding it hard to ask for help, even when you need it

Here, you don’t have to explain the unexplainable. I understand your world and can help you breathe again, reconnect, and feel like yourself.

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What Counseling Can Help With

  • Chronic stress, anxiety, and burnout

  • Processing trauma and critical incidents

  • Emotional numbing or disconnect at home

  • Boundaries between work and personal life

  • Relationship challenges and communication

  • Navigating male-dominated work environments

  • Feeling seen beyond the badge or title

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How We Work Together

As a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional, I take a trauma-focused approach that’s built around your experience, not a script pulled from a textbook. I understand the world you work in, and I won’t ask you to explain the unexplainable. This is real support, tailored to what you’ve lived through, and delivered with honesty, compassion, and zero judgment.

We’ll work together using evidence-based tools like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART), always at your pace. You won’t have to explain every detail—I already understand the world you work in.

This isn’t about “fixing” you. It’s about giving you space to breathe, reset, and feel like you again.

You Are Not Alone

Mental Health Insights for First Responders

40%

EMOTIONAL EXHAUSTION

Emergency response personnel report feeling emotionally exhausted regularly, which can lead to burnout and decreased job performance.

80+%

TRAUMA EXPOSURE

First responders report experiencing traumatic events during their careers, increasing the risk of developing PTSD and other mental health conditions.

90+%

LACK OF SUPPORT PROGRAMS

 Law enforcement agencies have staff who’ve faced critical incident stress, and less than 50% provide formal support, leaving many without proper care.

Session Info & Fees

  • Session Length: 50–55 minutes

  • Individual Therapy: $150–$200 per session

  • Private Pay Available

  • Insurance: I accept major insurance providers. Not sure if yours is covered? Reach out—I’m happy to help.

  • Out-of-Network Benefits: Superbills available upon request if your plan offers reimbursement.

Therapy is an investment in you—your well-being, your relationships, and your peace of mind. Let’s find the option that works best for your needs.

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You Give So Much to Others—Now It’s Your Turn

Let this be your space to refuel, heal, and reclaim your inner strength.