You Don't Need a Psychiatrist to Get a Mental Health Diagnosis — Here's What You Actually Need

Many adults assume getting a mental health diagnosis requires a psychiatrist, a referral, and a long waitlist. The truth might surprise you. As a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) in Utah, Dax Johnson is legally authorized and clinically trained to diagnose most mental health disorders using the DSM-5 — no psychiatrist required.

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What Is Religious Trauma — and Can Therapy Actually Help?

Religious trauma is real — but it's often misunderstood, minimized, or met with silence. Whether you've experienced spiritual abuse, walked through a faith transition, or lost an entire community alongside your beliefs, you deserve support from someone who understands what you're carrying. Here's what religious trauma actually is and how therapy helps.

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The Benefits of Telehealth Therapy Appointments

Online therapy isn't a compromise — for many people it's actually the better fit. This post breaks down the real benefits of telehealth therapy, what the research says about its effectiveness, and who tends to thrive most with a virtual approach to mental health support.

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The Benefits of In-Person Therapy Appointments

Telehealth has made therapy more accessible than ever — but there are real advantages to sitting in a dedicated therapy space that a screen can't fully replicate. This post explores the specific benefits of in-person therapy and who tends to get the most out of showing up in person.

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