- CBT methods
- ACT practices
- Gottman work
About Brian
Brian Kay is an LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Utah with 20 years of clinical experience. He works with adults who are dealing with depression, anxiety, relationship problems, grief, addiction, ADHD, and stress. He also helps people who are managing parenting strain, sleep problems, bipolar symptoms, and other life changes including family of origin issues.
He draws on a mix of practical approaches to keep sessions focused and useful. He uses cognitive behavioral techniques to identify unhelpful thoughts and try small changes. He brings Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ideas to help people notice what matters to them and act in line with those values. He also uses DBT skills for emotion regulation and parts of the Gottman Method for relationship work.
Brian has worked in a variety of settings, including psychiatric risk assessment in a hospital and managing a family advocacy program in the U.S. Air Force. That background informs how he assesses safety and navigates practical problems alongside talking through feelings.
Sessions are conversational and interactive. He aims to be straightforward and respectful while helping people set clear goals. Typical work can include skill training, behavior experiments, values clarification, and communication practice for partnerships.
People often come for help untangling patterns that began in childhood or in their family of origin. He helps clients recognize those patterns and try different ways of relating and coping. If someone wants to begin, they complete a short matching form and schedule a first session through the site.
Therapeutic approaches for online sessions
Brian commonly uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help people clarify what they value and take small actions toward those values despite difficult thoughts or feelings. ACT tends to focus on practical commitments and living in line with chosen priorities.He also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to identify unhelpful thinking patterns and test different behaviors. CBT work often involves brief experiments, thought records, and behavior changes that can be practiced between sessions. For couples or relationship work he draws on the Gottman Method to teach communication skills and reduce conflict patterns.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about their goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped before. Together they pick strategies and adjust them over time to fit the person’s needs.
Session logistics should be confirmed before booking since the biography does not list specific formats. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, or remove the need to travel to an office. If someone prefers a particular way of meeting, ask about current session options when completing the matching questionnaire.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Utah
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he address?
He works with depression, anxiety, relationship strains, grief, addiction, ADHD, stress, and related issues listed in his specialties.
What is his therapeutic style?
He uses a conversational, interactive approach combining cognitive behavioral work, mindfulness and practical skills. Sessions often include skills practice and communication exercises.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 20 years of experience as a licensed clinical social worker in Utah, including hospital risk assessments and running a family advocacy program in the U.S. Air Force.
What are his credentials and location?
He holds an LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) credential and practices from Utah.
Which languages and international clients are supported?
Sessions are offered in English. He is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are offered?
Please confirm current session options before booking as formats are not specified in the biography.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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