First Responder Therapy
EMDR Therapy Pittsburgh

Are you a First Responder? 

If so, we want you to know that you are valuable members of our community.  You are dedicated, put your life on the line, and provide compassion when someone needs it the most.  However, we know that First Responders are exposed to many different situations and life-threatening events.  This constant exposure to high stress situations can cause a mental toll on those working in the field.  If you are a paramedic, firefighter, police officer, nurse, or any other profession where your welfare is on the line, we want to help you.  You are why we offer First Responder Therapy.

For the most part, your on-duty memories may subside in a few days but there are times when those memories never seem to go away.  Sometimes, you experience flashbacks or seem to be reexperiencing those feelings when you are off duty.  Soon, you notice changes in your mood, your sleep pattern, you are having disturbing dreams, and feeling as if you are experiencing the event this moment.  These things happen to people who have been exposed to a stressful event or trauma and are not uncommon.

When this occurs, PTSD symptoms may gradually appear. You may be consuming excessive amounts of alcohol in an attempt to escape or obtain much-needed sleep. It’s possible that you and your loved ones are arguing more and that you feel less connected to them. You’re taking on more shifts so you can avoid downtime.  You seem to want to keep yourself busy and distracted. You’re exhausted, irritated, and unable to concentrate.  Is this you?

Does this sound like you?

• I can’t get these images out of my head.
• I keep having nightmares.
• I can’t keep busy enough to keep these thoughts out of my mind.
• I can’t focus. I can’t sleep. I’m always on-edge.
• I can’t let my guard down.
• I don’t feel safe.

Feeling this way can be exhausting.  This type of internal dialogue and feelings perpetuate an unhealthy pattern where symptoms worsen and your life becomes unmanageable.  Now is the time to break this cycle.  EMDR Therapy for First Responders will help you.  All you have to do is make the first appointment.

That’s why we are here to help you.  I know, if you are like most care givers, you want to give, give, give but you must give to yourself.  This is why First Responder therapy will help.  First, if you are experiencing symptoms, you might be thinking something is wrong with me.  Why am I feeling this way and my co-workers don’t seem to be bothered?

Rest assured, there is nothing wrong with you.  Sometimes, our brains don’t have time to reprocess the memories associated with certain traumatic or stressful events.  The memories get stuck in the fight-flight-freeze part of the brain.  This is why therapy with us can help.  We utilize EMDR therapy to assist you with reprocessing the memories so they are no longer affecting your life now.

EMDR therapy is a strengths-based therapy that has been proven to work with First Responders.  You can get more healing done in less time than with traditional talk therapy.  EMDR therapy is a gentle, safe, and effective way to get you unstuck and move you forward. Soon, you will be feeling like your old-self, laughing, improving your relationships, and enjoying your career again!  First Responder Therapy will assist you in getting you back to feeling good.

Probably, the most difficult part of Therapy for First Responders is convincing you to make the appointment.  You have the strength, resilience, and courage to do this.

We value you. 

We know how powerfully healing and transformative First Responder therapy can be.  Make the call now to get started.  All information provided is completely confidential.

Call now to schedule an appointment or to learn more:  814-201-1416

It’s easy to get started and most insurance plans accepted plus we offer affordable self-pay options.