Mental Health Counseling | Salt Lake City, UT | 801-891-3352
A dedicated space for healing and resilience
Insights From Shared Experience
At Gold Badge Health & Wellness, our practice transitions from the front lines to a clinical sanctuary, offering trauma-informed support for first responders, families, and our wider community. With over twenty years of law enforcement and clinical background, we bridge the gap between service culture and evidence-based healing. We provide a professional, confidential space where your story is respected without the need for explanation—guiding your unique journey toward resilience and wellness at a pace that feels right for you.
- Trauma-informed care • Fully confidential • Founded by first responders • Evidence-based
Josh Whatcott, MSW, LCSW - Founder & Executive Director
Providing a confidential, culturally aware space where first responders and community members find the room to heal and grow.
Our Services
Clinical support tailored to what you carry.
Responders & Adults
Specialized care for adults and responders managing trauma, operational stress, anxiety, and depression.
- Support for broken sleep and hypervigilance
- Strategies to manage operational family strain
Who this is for: Spouses and family members
Adolescents (12+)
A professional, trauma-informed space for teens to navigate stress, trauma, and life changes.
Specifically for children of responders navigating service-lifestyle
Speaking & Training
Wellness education, workshops, and speaking engagements for organizations and first responder agencies.
Services are provided according to Utah state licensure and professional ethical clinical standards.
Coverage & Financials
Josh Whatcott leverages his extensive law enforcement background to provide grounded, respectful guidance through your recovery.
We are proud to now accept PEHP and EMI Health, with additional networks being added every week. To ensure support for all first responders, we offer transparent self-pay sliding scales and provide the necessary documentation for out-of-network reimbursement requests.
Now Accepting PEHP & EMI Health
New Providers Added Each Week
HSA/FSA Payments Accepted • Detailed Superbills provided for OON Insurance Claims
Clinical Perspectives: Mental Health for the Front Lines
Start Your Outreach
We typically respond within one business day.
When you are ready, use the button below to send an initial request. Sharing a few details ensures we match you with the most supportive clinical path for your specific circumstances.
Reaching out does not obligate you to start therapy; it’s just a first conversation.
A calm, confidential point of contact.
Taking a steady, informed step toward personal resilience and mental health.
Discretion and trust guide everything we do. Whether you are a first responder managing your career's stressors or a community member seeking trauma-informed care, our environment is set up for your privacy. Reach out when you're comfortable to discuss how our team can support your wellness journey.
Office Phone: 801.891.3352
Direct Email: josh@goldbadgehealth.com
Location: Salt Lake City, Utah
Support Responders and Community Wellness
Your contributions directly empower the Gold Badge Community Wellness Foundation’s mission to provide specialized therapeutic care and advocacy for the responder community and their loved ones. Through your support, we broaden access to trauma-informed resources and education. The Gold Badge Community Wellness Foundation is an IRS-approved 501(c)(3) nonprofit and donations may be tax-deductible.