New Leaf Counseling
Therapy for First Responders in Florida
The work you do asks so much of you: your attention, your composure, your body. Therapy offers a confidential space to process what you carry so it doesn't carry you.
How Therapy Can Help
Therapy offers a space where you don't have to filter or explain the realities of the job. Using trauma-informed approaches, we'll work on processing what you've experienced, building tools to regulate your nervous system, and reconnecting with life outside of survival mode.
Working together may include:
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Trauma-informed therapy tailored to first responder culture.
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Processing difficult calls, incidents, or cumulative stress.
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Nervous system regulation and stress management tools.
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Rebuilding connection with family and relationships.
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Confidential support that respects your work and privacy.
Yes. I am a paramedic and have firsthand experience in the unique culture, stressors, and unwritten rules that come with this line of work, and I tailor our sessions to fit the realities of your schedule and experiences.
Seeking therapy is confidential and is about taking care of yourself so you can continue doing your job well. Many first responders find that support like this helps them feel more capable, not less.
Sessions are collaborative and tailored to you. Some days we'll untangle old experiences. Other days we'll focus on getting through the week. Therapy doesn't have to look the same every session. We'll figure out what works best for you.
Sessions are $75 for 50 minutes, and your first 15-minute consultation is free. New Leaf Counseling is a self-pay practice, which can give you more say in what you want to focus on in therapy and more privacy around your mental health information. Superbills are available if you'd like to submit for out-of-network benefits.
Finding the right therapist matters. If you're reading through this website and thinking, "This feels like someone who may understand what I'm experiencing," that can be a good place to begin. The first few sessions give us a chance to get to know each other and see how it feels to work together.
That's completely okay, many of my clients haven't either. I'll walk you through everything, and you never have to know the "right" words. We'll figure it out together, one step at a time.
You Don't Have to Carry This Alone
You spend a lot of time taking care of everyone else. Let's take care of you, too. My goal is to help you feel heard, supported, and more confident in yourself and how you handle what life throws at you.