Straight answers before you book.

Each article takes one question and answers it as directly as possible. They are written for people who work in emergency services and healthcare, and for the people who love them. You can read them in any order. Start with whichever question is keeping you from picking up the phone.

They are general information, not therapy and not legal or medical advice. Your situation will have details an article can't cover. That is what the free consultation is for. If something here raises a new question, write it down and bring it to the call.

For a lot of people in uniform or in scrubs, the hardest part of therapy is deciding to start. The job teaches you to handle things yourself and keep moving. Asking for help can feel like a risk to your reputation, your career, or your sense of who you are. Those worries deserve real answers, not reassurance.

So these articles stick to the facts: this is a private practice, not an EAP and not contracted with any department, agency, or hospital. Care is confidential under HIPAA and Utah law, and the limits are explained at intake. You don't need to be sober to start. Sessions are $150 for 50 minutes, self-pay, with a superbill on request.

If you want to know whether your line of work is a fit, see who I work with. If you want to know what I actually work on, see what I help with, including PTSD and trauma therapy and addiction counseling. To learn more about me, visit Meet Brian.

More articles will be added over time, covering the questions that come up most before a first session.

You are allowed to ask how confidentiality works, what a session costs, what methods a therapist uses, and what happens if the practice is not the right level of care. Clear answers matter, especially when your work has taught you to think carefully about trust and consequences. A free consultation is not a commitment; it is a chance to gather enough information to make your own decision.

You can also ask how telehealth works around shifts, whether you need to talk about every detail, and how alcohol or drug use can be discussed when you are not ready to promise sobriety. These resources offer a starting point, but your questions do not need to fit an article. Bring the specific concern that has kept you from reaching out, and expect a direct answer about what this practice can provide.

These articles are not for emergencies. If you're in crisis, call or text 988, or call 911. The 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline is free, confidential, and available around the clock. You don't have to be suicidal to call. It is there for any moment that feels like too much.

When you are ready, the next step is a free 15-minute call. It is a chance to ask your questions directly, hear how I work, and decide whether it feels right. There is no pressure to book, and nothing you say on the call commits you to anything.

I see people in person in Midvale and by telehealth anywhere in Utah. Book a free consultation, call (801) 554-6372, or send a message if you would rather start in writing.