SPRINGVILLE, Utah — For days now, Utah counselors and psychologists have felt the ripple effect of Charlie Kirk’s murder.

“It just sounds like an earthquake, and everyone starts screaming,” said UVU student Angeline Paul on the day of the shooting.

They’ve opened their doors to those like Paul who lived through the trauma of Wednesday.

“Me and numbers of my colleagues have opened up emergency sessions,” said Dr. Matt Draper, the clinical director for Paramita Perspectives.

Draper’s Springville office has been busy serving those affected by a tragedy that’s very close to him - Draper taught psychology for 15 years at UVU.

“My number one concern is for the welfare of my friends who work at Utah Valley and people in general,” Draper said.

But with an alleged shooter now in custody, and

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