Who helps the helpers?
““People start to heal the moment they feel heard.” ”
As a First Responder for over 24 years, Yvonne Garcia has experienced the stresses of the job and had to deal with trauma and loss, and understands how heavy a load it can be. When she had trouble finding help dealing with those issues she realized what her mission was—to help the helpers. Before retiring as a firefighter/paramedic in 2022, she was an active member and leader of the peer support and the Crisis Intervention and Stress Management teams. She still actively teaches and assists in training and education in many departments and organizations addressing subjects such as trauma, stress, grief, and self-care.
What is Counseling?
According the American Counseling Association (ACA), “Professional Counseling is a professional relationship that empowers diverse individuals, families and groups to accomplish mental health, wellness, education and career goals”.
Counselors work with clients on strategies to overcome obstacles and personal challenges that they are facing.
Do I need Counseling?
Anyone can benefit from personal counseling. Oftentimes people will get caught up in unhealthy or destructive behaviors and not even realize it. They may wonder why they are so unhappy or stressed. Sitting down with a counselor is a way to “unpack” what is going on in one’s life and see if there isn’t a better way to handle life’s stressors. Regardless of the circumstances, paying better attention to one’s mind, body and spirit will go a long way to creating a happier you.
Counseling Approach
Each client is an individual, so counseling will vary from person to person. An Integrative approach is used, and often includes, but is not limited to, Cognitive/Behavioral, Person Centered, Solution-Focused, Motivational Interviewing and Reality Therapies.
In addition I have completed Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), for the treatment of PTSD. It is one of only a few research-based treatments for PTSD, with over 20 years of research behind it.
“Out of your vulnerabilities will come your strength.”
— Sigmund Freud
We’re here to help.
Click here to see a list of services our office provides, including PTSD treatment for First Responders, Veterans and anyone who has experienced traumatic events in their lives.
““If you plan on being anything less than you are capable of being, you will probably be unhappy all the days of your life.””
