- Family of origin issues
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- EMDR and mindfulness
About Damon
Damon Bryan is an LMFT - Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in Utah with 21 years of experience. He works with adults dealing with depression, stress and anxiety, relationship and family concerns, substance use, trauma and abuse, and related issues such as grief, ADHD, and parenting strains. Damon focuses on helping people notice how patterns from their family of origin show up now.
He approaches work in a practical, collaborative way. Sessions begin by identifying concrete goals and clear steps toward them. He draws on methods like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, EMDR, the Gottman Method, and mindfulness practices to match the problem at hand.
Damon has substantial experience with adoption and foster care questions, attachment concerns, blended family issues, fatherhood topics, and caregiver stress. He also works with people facing chronic illness, addiction, and recovery from domestic violence or separation. His background includes many years of helping people untangle patterns that started in childhood.
In sessions he emphasizes building a working relationship that fits the person. He treats therapy as a cooperative process where the client helps shape goals and steps. Practical skills, reflective conversation, and targeted interventions are combined depending on what the client needs.
To begin, visitors are asked to use the site matching process to schedule a first session. Damon’s stated practice is in Utah and sessions are offered in English.
Therapeutic approaches used in remote sessions
CBT, or Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and testing small changes to reduce anxiety, depression, and stress. It is practical and skill oriented, which can help when family patterns trigger strong reactions. DBT, or Dialectical Behavior Therapy, emphasizes emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and clearer communication. It can be useful for managing intense emotions, relationship conflicts, and problems that repeat in close relationships. EMDR, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, is a trauma-focused method that works with how distressing memories are stored. It is often used when past events continue to affect present moods and behaviors. Choosing an approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences and then recommend methods that fit the situation. Decisions about which approach to use are collaborative and may shift as needs change. Session logistics should be confirmed before booking because the biography does not list specific remote formats. Ask which formats are offered and how they fit your schedule. Online options can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life - for example shorter check-ins during a workday break or sessions that do not require travel. These practical benefits often help people maintain consistency while they work on family patterns and personal goals.Areas of expertise
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Experience
21+ years
Listed in
Utah
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he address related to family patterns?
He works with adults on family of origin issues, family conflict, parenting strains, and how early roles influence current relationships.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He uses a collaborative, practical approach focused on setting clear goals and taking specific steps during sessions.
How much experience does the clinician have?
He has 21 years of professional experience working with depression, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma, and related concerns.
What credential and location are listed?
He is an LMFT - Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist licensed in Utah and practices there.
Which languages are offered and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English only and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to start working together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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