Therapy for First Responders: Support for Those Who Serve Others
Whether you’re a firefighter, EMT, dispatcher, or another frontline professional, your job comes with immense responsibility, pressure, and exposure to trauma. It’s okay to admit that it affects you. Therapy can be a space to offload the weight you carry and reconnect with yourself.


Understanding Why It Feels So Heavy
Navigate and overcome common challenges associated with the frontline

Cumulative Trauma & PTSD
Even if you’ve “seen it all,” the brain and body remember. Therapy helps process traumatic calls, accidents, and events so they stop living in your nervous system.

Emotional Numbness
When emotions are constantly on hold, you may feel disconnected from loved ones—or from yourself. Therapy can help you feel again without feeling overwhelmed.

Burnout & Compassion Fatigue
Endless shifts, emotional calls, and life-or-death stakes can leave you depleted. Therapy supports you in rebuilding energy and balance.

Anger & Irritability
Quick reactions may feel like second nature on the job—but they can cause strain at home. Learn to regulate emotions and communicate more effectively.

Sleep Issues & Hypervigilance
Difficulty sleeping, staying on edge, or constantly scanning for danger? Therapy can help calm your nervous system and restore a sense of safety.

Suicidal Thoughts
If you’re feeling hopeless or exhausted beyond words, please know there is help. Therapy provides a safe space to talk without judgment—and find your way forward.

Real Talk Therapy

Values That Vibe

Diversity & Inclusion Strength
Our team mirrors the world’s diversity, ensuring you find a therapist who truly gets you, no matter your story.
Therapy is for literally everyone.

Making Therapy Accessible, Because It Matters.
At Indigo, we’re serious about smashing barriers to mental health care. We believe therapy should be actually accessible. That’s why we’re all in on accepting insurance. Because true inclusivity means ensuring everyone can step into our space, get the support they need, and not stress about the price. It’s healthcare, plain and simple. And we’re here to make it available to literally everyone.
* Triwest is Tricare but only for the West region. Contracts and all say Tricare.
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Indigo Therapy Group
Therapy Services for the Greater Chicago Area
Locations
Northbrook Location
Oak Park Location
1011 Lake Street, Suite 425
Oak Park, IL 60301
Things To Know
- Elevators & Parking are available at both locations at the buildings.
- Virtual services are provided throughout Illinois.