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Before a Utah therapist was accused of manipulating adult patients, he was investigated for alleged misconduct with teens, records show

Years after allegations that Shawn Talbot asked teen patients to take off or lift up clothing to show him “trust,” adults have made similar reports.

(Francisco Kjolseth | The Salt Lake Tribune) Alpine Academy in Tooele County is pictured on Friday, Sept. 5, 2025. A former therapist once accused of misconduct while working at the residential treatment facility was separately charged this year with two misdemeanor counts of voyeurism after new clients came to Provo police with similar allegations.