Laurel Perl, LMHC

09/11/2025

💙 Finding Hope 💙

Did you know we offer a powerful course called Finding Hope?

This course is designed for individuals who may be struggling with feelings of hopelessness or experiencing thoughts of su***de. It provides encouragement, connection, and valuable resources to help guide the way forward.

📲 Scan the QR code or visit: https://frce.apstrainingportal.com/users/sign_in?next=%2Fdashboard to access the course.

08/22/2025

Last week I had the opportunity to attend the 2025 Child and Adolescent Mental Health Conference: Cutting-Edge Interventions for Healing Today’s Struggling Youth which earned me this certification. I loved learning additional interventions to be able to help youth through their struggles!

07/17/2025

Engaging in therapy can be a huge decision to make. Before doing so, it's important to understand the expectations of therapy and to identify goals that you would like to work towards completing. Reach out and discuss how therapy can help you in your life!

06/19/2025

06/17/2025

Break the Stigma: Behavioral Health RESET
SAFETY STAND DOWN 202

Each weekday during Safety Stand Down is dedicated to a specific focus area that aligns with this year’s theme. These daily topics are designed to guide your department through key aspects of the theme, encouraging meaningful discussions, training activities, and actionable steps to improve safety, health, and performance. For Tuesday: Use this day to educate personnel on the signs and symptoms of behavioral health challenges and that it is okay to reach out for help when needed.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m27rWUTxpNM

05/18/2025

May is Mental Health Awareness Month! The National Institutes of Health and SAMHSA tell us "It is estimated that 30 percent of first responders develop behavioral health conditions including, but not limited to, depression and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), as compared with 20 percent in the general population." This month, take some time to take care of yourself and reach out if you are struggling!

04/12/2025

Being exposed to trauma is not your fault.
It’s OK, not to be OK!
We can help confidentially.

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04/06/2025

Hello! My name is Laurel Perl and I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor. I would like to help you through the process of counseling and improve your overall well-being. I specialize in first responders, PTSD, trauma, addiction, anxiety, depression, mood, and self-esteem.
My primary focus is working with the first responder community and their families, but I do see others as well! I have had 5 years of experience working with substance use disorders and other mental health concerns. I also have experience working with children, adolescents, and adults.
With being a first responder myself, I understand the challenges of every day life, along with the challenges we can face on the job. My goal is to help you work through stressors you might be facing and identify coping skills that can help you live the life you want to live. If you are interested in discussing counseling options, please reach out!

04/06/2025

04/06/2025