First Response Therapy PLLC

  Support & Healing Starts Here 

Living room with beige sofa, armchair, wooden blinds, artwork of a sunset landscape, and lamps. First Responder Counseling Room in New Lenox

Services Provided

(Both In Person & Telehealth)

Individual Therapy

My work focuses on creating a safe and compassionate environment for young adults and adults who are seeking guidance in healing from trauma, coping with anxiety and depression, post traumatic stress, burnout, and improving their social and relational well-being. I support both first responders and individuals from all walks of life as they navigate a variety of personal and emotional challenges.

Couples counseling

Relationships take work—and sometimes, having a safe, supportive space to reconnect and grow makes all the difference. I offer couples counseling to help partners strengthen communication and rebuild trust together. Between navigating everyday stressors, financial stress, deep-rooted conflict, or the unique demands that come with a career as a first responder, we'll work together to understand what’s getting in the way and how to move forward.

family therapy

Family therapy provides a supportive space to strengthen relationships, improve communication, and navigate challenges—whether related to parenting, co-parenting after separation, or the unique demands of first responder life. Together, we’ll build resilience, deepen connection, and develop practical strategies for supporting growth at home.

Areas we Treat

  • Anxiety

  • Depression

  • Trauma/Childhood Trauma

  • PTSD

  • Substance Use

  • Self Esteem

  • Grief

  • Suicidal Thoughts

  • Stress

  • Burnout

  • Anger Management

  • Codependency

  • Compassion Fatigue

  • Relationship Conflict

  • Coping Skill Development

  • Difficulties in Communication

Treatments

  • CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy)

  • DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy)

  • ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy)

  • Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)

  • Trauma Focused

  • Psychodynamic Therapy

  • Solution Focused Therapy

  • Person Centered

EMDR Therapy

At First Response Therapy PLLC in New Lenox, IL, we offer a powerful, research-supported approach that helps adults and first responders process trauma, emotional pain, and distressing memories. This treatment supports the brain’s ability to heal and allows clients to move forward with greater clarity and emotional relief. This structured method supports healing and is often used as part of a broader treatment plan for PTSD, anxiety, depression, and unresolved stress.

What Happens in a Session?

In sessions, your therapist will guide you through gentle left-right stimulation—like eye movements, tapping, or sounds—to help your brain process difficult memories in a new way. Tools may include handheld tappers, or simple items in the office such as a pen or ball. These sensory cues are designed to help “unlock” stuck material and allow your brain to reprocess it in a more adaptive way. As you stay focused on the memory, you may notice thoughts or feelings shift. Your therapist will check in regularly, and you’re always in control—you can pause or stop the session at any point. The goal is for the memory to become less overwhelming and to replace old patterns with new, empowering beliefs.

Personalized Support For First responders and Adults

Once you and your therapist determine that this method fits with your therapy goals, you’ll focus on a specific situation that still causes emotional discomfort. You’ll explore what stands out about that experience, what beliefs or body sensations come up, and what you’d like to believe about yourself when you think back on that moment. We frequently use this approach with first responders dealing with cumulative stress, traumatic calls, or job-related burnout, as well as adults facing personal trauma, grief, or low self-esteem.

You’ve spent your life showing up for others 

Now it’s time to show up for you