Why EMDR Works So Well for First Responders
First responders deal with cumulative stress—that slow build-up from years of exposure to intense situations. EMDR helps with both the big events (a critical incident, a loss, an accident) and the smaller ones that have quietly piled up over time.
It can help you:
Feel less reactive or “on edge” all the time
Get better sleep
Let go of guilt or self-blame from difficult calls
Reconnect emotionally with the people and things you care about
Feel more grounded and confident at work
The best part? EMDR doesn’t require you to talk through every detail or relive painful memories over and over. It’s focused, effective, and respects the reality of your job—you’ve already lived through enough.
You Don’t Have to Carry It Alone
You spend your career taking care of others. EMDR gives you a way to take care of you.
If you’re a first responder in Issaquah, WA or anywhere in Washington State, I offer EMDR therapy both in-person and online. It’s a space to unpack what you’ve been carrying, find relief from the constant stress, and start feeling like yourself again.
You don’t have to keep pushing it down to keep going. Healing is possible—even after years of showing up for everyone else.