Service Spotlight
COUNSELING FOR POLICE OFFICERS & LAW ENFORCEMENT
Law enforcement demands a lot from you and your family - often causing stress, anxiety, or depression. Counseling keeps these problems from interfering with your personal life. The unique responsibilities you have, combined with the difficult issues within your department, make law enforcement very different from any other job. The public can’t fully appreciate what a police officer experiences in the normal course of their duties. I specialize in providing counseling to law enforcement officers and their spouses to help them achieve their goals. Eleven years as a police officer gives me a unique understanding of what you are going through.
Brian Whitley
Marriage & Family Therapist
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I provide in-person counseling for adults who live in Newport Beach and nearby cities such as Irvine, Huntington Beach, and Costa Mesa.
I provide online counseling for clients who live in other parts of Orange County, Riverside County, Los Angeles County, and throughout California and Florida using Google Meet, a HIPAA compliant, secure platform.
Types of Problems
Types of Problems Police Officers & Law Enforcement Counseling can help
Anger
Resentment
Cynicism & Negativity
Isolation
Anxiety disorders including Obsessive Compulsive Disorder and Panic Attacks
Addictions to substances (Alcohol and Drugs) & Behaviors (sex addictions)
Marriage & Dating Problems.
Effects of critical incidents, such as intrusive memories of traumatic situations
Benefits
Benefits of Police Officer & Law Enforcement Counseling
Less anger, negativity, and cynicism
Reduce depression and anxiety
Improve relationships with friends and partners
Ability to refuse cravings for unhealthy substances or behaviors
More satisfaction in your marriage and better relationships with your children
A toolbox of emotion regulation skills
Reverse the effects of burn-out at work and improve your work/life balance
Feel less distressed by critical incidents and spend less time ruminating
Sessions
Session Format for Police Officer & Law Enforcement Counseling
First Session
I learn about your background and the problems you want to work on, and we start creating your goals.Second Session
We create a plan to achieve your goals and take some first steps. I routinely assign homework to be done between sessions to reinforce what we worked on in the previous session.Following Sessions
We discuss the efforts you made since the last session to work on your goals.Nearing Graduation
We discuss ways to avoid slips back into unhelpful patterns and what to do if a slip occurs.Graduation
You and I review and celebrate the work that was done and the progress that was made!
How long are police counseling sessions, and what is the typical length of treatment?
Initial sessions for individual counseling are 90 minutes. Follow-up sessions are typically 55 minutes. The number of sessions depends on what type of problem you are struggling with and what your goals are. As clients make progress toward their goals, I reduce the frequency of sessions. I work short-term with some clients and long-term with others. I want my clients to learn new skills, achieve their goals, and then “fire me” when I’m no longer needed.
What is the rate for police counseling sessions? How do I pay for the sessions?
My session fee is $175 for 55-minute sessions, and $262 for 90-minute sessions. The first appointment for individuals is 90 minutes. Subsequent sessions are typically 55-minutes.
Check, cash, electronic check, Zelle, and credit card (Visa, MasterCard, Discover) are all accepted for payment. There is a 3% convenience fee for using a credit or debit card. There is no fee for using check, cash, electronic check, or Zelle.
Do you offer in-person and online police counseling sessions?
Yes, I offer both online and in-person sessions. In-person counseling sessions at my Newport Beach office located at
1001 Dove Street, Suite 180,
Newport Beach, CA 92660
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(near the Orange County/John Wayne Airport. )
Phone: (949) 933-5872
I also provide secure, HIPAA compliant, online therapy sessions with clients anywhere in California and Florida using Google Meet.
What about insurance?
Although Brian Whitley does not bill insurance companies directly, services may be reimbursed in full or in part by your PPO health insurance or employee benefit plan. Please check your coverage carefully by asking the following questions:
Do I have mental health benefits?
What is my deductible, and has it been met?
How many sessions per calendar year does my plan cover?
How much does my plan cover for an out-of-network provider?
What is the coverage amount per therapy session?
Is approval required from my primary care physician?
All Services and Therapies.
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Individual Counseling
I’m an active and directive therapist and focused on helping you achieve your goals.
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Marriage Counseling
Consistent effort and intention is required to have a good marriage. We are all either working on our marriage or our divorce. I give spouses practical tools to improve their marriage.
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Discernment Counseling
Your marriage is in trouble and either you or your spouse is considering divorce. You may be the one who wants to save the marriage, or you may be the spouse who is considering divorce but also unsure if this is what you really want.
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Counseling for Police Officers & Other Law Enforcement
As a former police officer for 11 years, I understand how your career as a first responder can negatively impact your personal life.
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Addictions to Substances and Behaviors
I believe that we are not powerless over addictions. By learning and practicing new skills, we can break the chains of addiction. I support clients that use 12-Step resources and alternative programs such as SMART Recovery.
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Family & Friends of Those Struggling with Addictions
Addiction impacts the entire family. I can teach you how to use the power of your relationship to facilitate positive change and how not to make things worse.
