Questions, answered straight.

Who do you see?

Adults who want individual trauma-focused therapy. Mostly veterans, active duty and first responders. Other adults are seen when there is an opening and the work is trauma-focused individual therapy.

What do you treat, and how?

PTSD, moral injury, nightmares, anger, anxiety and depression. I use CBT, ACT and Prolonged Exposure. EMDR only when clinically appropriate and under supervision.

Who will I be working with?

Brian Altmaier, LICSWA. Combat veteran, three deployments, USC MSW. Supervised by Dr. Erin Daniels, LICSW.

Do you take my insurance?

In-network with Aetna and UnitedHealthcare. For other plans, I can give you a superbill on request. I can't promise your plan will reimburse it. VA Community Care: enrollment in progress. Ask on your consult call for the current status.

How does payment work?

Private pay is due at the visit. You pay by Ivy Pay during the session.

Do you take L&I?

Only for claims authorized through a TPA or a self-insured employer.

Where and when do you see people?

Tuesday through Thursday. In person in Spokane Valley, or telehealth anywhere in Washington.

How do I start?

Click Request a consult. The next screen says Healing Hearts Together. That's my supervisor Dr. Erin Daniels' practice and secure portal. We set up a free 15-minute call to check if we're a fit.

Not a crisis service. If you're in crisis, call or text 988, or call 911.