counseling resources
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Counseling Support
Sometimes "counseling" feels like that scary 10-letter word that seems too far out of reach. Public safety personnel sometimes struggle with the idea of placing trust in others to help them overcome traumas and stressors, leaving many to prefer bottling it up, or burying it deep inside the back of their mind. We are often indoctrinated with this idea that we need to force ourselves through things, and that feelings make us weak, but that cannot be further from the truth. The ways of prior generations in public safety have evolved, and mental health is just as important as physical health. Below are vetted, proven, trauma-focused, and highly reviewed counselors who have extensive experience working with first responders, and their families.
Dory Dzinski, LPC.
Appointments: 860-693-2840
Email Address: DoryDzinski@Comcast.net
Office Location: Canton, Connecticut.
**Accepts many insurances, with self-pay options**
Website: www.DoryDzinski.com
**In-person for virtual appointments available**
Dory is well-versed in various methods of counseling, and has worked with first responders and public safety personnel in a counseling setting for many years. She leans on clinical, spiritual, and holistic approaches alike, matching an individual’s needs, styles, and comfort levels. Dory is CISD certified, and has extensive background in trauma work, as well as PTSD, chronic stress, and all aspects of family dynamics within public safety families, and daily lives. She works with both responder and family members, individually, or together. **See her website for more information about Dory Dzinski**
Email Address: DoryDzinski@Comcast.net
Office Location: Canton, Connecticut.
**Accepts many insurances, with self-pay options**
Website: www.DoryDzinski.com
**In-person for virtual appointments available**
Dory is well-versed in various methods of counseling, and has worked with first responders and public safety personnel in a counseling setting for many years. She leans on clinical, spiritual, and holistic approaches alike, matching an individual’s needs, styles, and comfort levels. Dory is CISD certified, and has extensive background in trauma work, as well as PTSD, chronic stress, and all aspects of family dynamics within public safety families, and daily lives. She works with both responder and family members, individually, or together. **See her website for more information about Dory Dzinski**
George Gogas, LCSW.
Appointments: 860-863-6342
Email Address: Hello@CharterOakTherapy.com
Office Location: 6 North Street, 1st Floor, Bristol, CT
**Accepts many insurances, with self-pay options**
Website: www.CharterOakTherapy.com
George Gogas LCSW has extensive experience in the mental health and substance use field. He has treated many different issues which vary in severity and specializes in: anxiety, panic attacks, social anxiety, OCD, anger management, depression, substance use issues and trauma. George is also a combat infantry veteran who deployed to Afghanistan which has given him the life experience to relate to other veterans, first responders and and people who work or live in high stress environments. George enjoys working with men and other clients who are typically opposed to the therapy process and carry some stigma in asking for help. **See his website for more information about George Gogas**
Email Address: Hello@CharterOakTherapy.com
Office Location: 6 North Street, 1st Floor, Bristol, CT
**Accepts many insurances, with self-pay options**
Website: www.CharterOakTherapy.com
George Gogas LCSW has extensive experience in the mental health and substance use field. He has treated many different issues which vary in severity and specializes in: anxiety, panic attacks, social anxiety, OCD, anger management, depression, substance use issues and trauma. George is also a combat infantry veteran who deployed to Afghanistan which has given him the life experience to relate to other veterans, first responders and and people who work or live in high stress environments. George enjoys working with men and other clients who are typically opposed to the therapy process and carry some stigma in asking for help. **See his website for more information about George Gogas**
Kelly Lynch, LCSW, EMT, CPT, PN-1.
Appointments: Kelly@TurningPointWellnessLLC.com
Email Address: via contact page on website
Office Location: Virtual/Online
**Accepts several insurances, with self-pay options**
Website: www.TurningPointWellnessLLC.com
Kelly Lynch is a highly recommended counselor who came directly from the world of first-respondership, specifically, commercial EMS. She is a dynamic, outgoing, and committed resource for public safety, offering counseling services of various types. **See her website for more information, and to contact Kelly Lynch**
Email Address: via contact page on website
Office Location: Virtual/Online
**Accepts several insurances, with self-pay options**
Website: www.TurningPointWellnessLLC.com
Kelly Lynch is a highly recommended counselor who came directly from the world of first-respondership, specifically, commercial EMS. She is a dynamic, outgoing, and committed resource for public safety, offering counseling services of various types. **See her website for more information, and to contact Kelly Lynch**
**These counselors are in their own private practices, and do not work for Project 109**