Counseling for First Responders Couples & Partners
You fell in love for a reason, but that got lost somewhere in the long hours, night shifts, overtime and stress of such a demanding career. As a first responder you work hard to provide for your family. You love your job but have a hard time leaving it at work. You feel overwhelmed by the needs of your partner and family and might feel criticized and attacked. You try to be there for your loved ones, but nothing you do ever seems to be good enough.
As the partner or spouse you try to be understanding, but you feel frustrated and disconnected. You knew this was going to be tough, but you didn't expect to feel so alone. Even when your partner is home, they feel distant. What little precious time you do have tougher is spent dealing with chores, groceries, and other obligations, leaving little time for connection and often leading to conflict. You feel your sacrifices are not appreciated and you just want him to hear and understand you.
As the partner or spouse you try to be understanding, but you feel frustrated and disconnected. You knew this was going to be tough, but you didn't expect to feel so alone. Even when your partner is home, they feel distant. What little precious time you do have tougher is spent dealing with chores, groceries, and other obligations, leaving little time for connection and often leading to conflict. You feel your sacrifices are not appreciated and you just want him to hear and understand you.
Missed holidays and events, long hours, shift work and high stress puts a strain on relationships.
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Providing therapy to first responders couples takes special care to honor the specific needs of these couples and families.
First responders face special challenges, having to protect their emotions while working, often struggling to re-engage emotionally with family when home. Spouses, partners and children struggle to cope with their loves ones stoic and aloof exterior as they attempt to manage the hyper-vigilance cycle . This often causes frustration and anger for both partners, and conflict pushes them further apart. |
Deep down you know it doen't have to be this way.
As the wife of a law enforcement officer I have first hand experience with the challenges of first responders families. While our relationship isn’t perfect (let’s be real, none are), we work together to understand how to make the best of our time together, and support each other. I believe that working to honor the needs of the first responder while finding way to repair disconnection can strengthen bonds and provide the tools needed to be the best partners you can be.
I provide individual and couples counseling for law enforcement, correctional officers, fire fighters, paramedic/EMT & dispatchers and their partners. Though online therapy I am able to offer special rates and flexible scheduling.
I provide individual and couples counseling for law enforcement, correctional officers, fire fighters, paramedic/EMT & dispatchers and their partners. Though online therapy I am able to offer special rates and flexible scheduling.
Contact me for a no-cost 20 minute consultation
