Putting first responders and their families first
The nightmares can end. You can get close to people again.
The nightmares, the irritability, and the constant "on-guard" feeling, it doesn’t have to stay this way forever. You might feel like you’ll never be the same person you were before the incident. While that may be true, you can feel better than you do right now.
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Recognizing the signs
Trauma often shows up when you least expect it. It’s common to feel "fine" or "locked in" while on duty, only to struggle the moment you walk through your front door.
Avoidance
Trying to block out memories or avoiding people and places that remind you of the event.
Volatile Emotions
Feeling "zero to sixty" irritability or sudden bursts of emotion over small things at home.
Physical Toll
Chronic headaches, exhaustion, and a sense of being constantly on edge.
The "Crazy" Myth
You aren't losing your mind. These are normal reactions to an abnormal event.
Specialized support for those who serve
Since 2008, I have specialized in Post-Traumatic Stress Injury (PTSI), working specifically with the men and women who hold our communities together. My practice is built for:
Firefighters
These resources focus on maintaining the "psychological fitness" of fire service professionals by helping manage the unique stressors of the job and protect relationships at home.
Law enforcement
Training, and trauma-informed resources specifically tailored to support the mental health and emotional resilience of law enforcement officers and first responders.
Military
A supportive space for returning veterans to navigate the transition home, offering specialized care for irritability, hyper-vigilance, and other common post-deployment challenges.
Emergency Medical Services
Curated resources and clinical support to build resilience against the cumulative stress and trauma inherent in emergency medical response.
Communication Dispatchers
Targeted support for dispatchers to help them process high-stakes calls, manage the mental toll of constant multitasking, and find relief from intrusive memories or "what-if" thinking.
Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART)
This specialized training program educates transit agents and operators on the human factors of trauma, identifying PTSD symptoms, and understanding the psychological impact of critical incidents like fires or derailments.
Psychological services
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Individual counseling
Dr. Bisek offers Individual Counseling consisting of short-term, weekly sessions tailored to your personal goals, helping you address and change difficult feelings, thoughts, and behaviors in a supportive environment.
EMDR
Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing is a scientifically studied therapy designed to help first responders process traumatic memories and replace intrusive, negative thoughts with healthy, realistic perspectives.
It’s Time to Call for Backup
In your line of work, you know that no one handles a high-stakes situation alone. Reaching out for professional support is no different—it’s simply calling for the backup you deserve.
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