Palmyra, ME Local Support & Community Resources

Douglas Towle is a compassionate therapist who specializes in providing support for first-responders, including law enforcement, firefighters, EMS personnel, and Emergency Department staff. Understanding the intensity and potential life-threatening nature of their work, he recognizes that the accumulated stress can lead to increased risks for depression, anxiety, substance abuse, relationship challenges, and suicidal thoughts among these brave individuals. Douglas is keenly aware of the stigma surrounding mental health issues within the first-responder community, often leaving these professionals feeling isolated and without a safe space to seek help. Prioritizing confidentiality, he offers a direct approach that focuses on the impact of stress and traumatic experiences on the brain and body, which subsequently affects thinking, feeling, and behavior. His sessions are collaborative, emphasizing problem-solving and suggesting useful modifications to improve well-being. By empowering his clients, he enables them to continue their essential roles in helping others. Douglas accommodates the varied schedules of first-responders with flexible availability, offering telehealth services that allow for convenient and private sessions, minimizing the need for extensive paperwork and meeting notes.