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Drew Carr, PhD
A small campfire beside granite boulders in a Sierra pine forest at dusk.

Tired of carrying it alone.

Therapy for veterans, service members, and first responders who are done handling everything by themselves.

Veterans, Military and First Responders

Who This Is For

Drew has seen government systems of care that did not help the people they were meant for. This practice is a private alternative.

  • Veterans and service members adjusting to life after or around service.
  • Firefighters, paramedics, police officers and dispatchers.
  • Anyone used to being the one who handles it, and tired of doing it alone.

What We Work On

Hard calls and hard memories

Making room for what you carry without letting it run the day.

Staying switched on

Noticing when alertness that helps on the job follows you home.

Connection

Reaching back toward family and friends who feel far away.

Identity

Who you are outside the uniform or the role.

Asking for support is part of handling it. It isn't the opposite.

How Drew Works

Drew draws on acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), mindfulness-based approaches, Functional Analytic Psychotherapy and behavior analysis. He is direct, practical and doesn't do pep talks.

The pace is yours. You decide what to talk about and when, and the focus stays on the life you want now.

What Can Shift

  • Handling everything aloneLetting a few people in
  • Reactions that fire on their ownMore room between urge and action
  • A role that defines everythingA wider sense of who you are

What Sessions Look Like

This is a private-pay practice. Drew does not submit VA or insurance claims. A superbill is available on request.

Format
45-minute telehealth sessions

Prefer a group setting? See The Self-Led Man.

Payment
Private pay, superbills available
First Step
Free 15-minute consultation
Rates
Contact the practice for current rates

Therapy is available where Drew is licensed and authorized. Contact the practice to confirm current eligibility before scheduling.

Try Before Next Session

This Week's Experiment

Tell one person you trust one true thing about how your week actually went. Keep it short. Notice how it lands, for them and for you.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do you take VA benefits or insurance?

No. The practice is private pay and does not submit VA or insurance claims. A superbill is available on request.

Do I have to talk about specific incidents?

No. You set the pace and choose what to share.

What if I'm in crisis?

This practice isn't set up for emergencies. In an emergency, call 911. For mental health crisis support in the US, call or text 988.

A free consultation is a low-key way to see if this fits.

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