Brian Kay, LCSW
Therapist focused on practical life changes
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- Warm and nonjudgmental
- Practical skills focused
- 20 years experience
About Brian
Brian Kay is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) practicing in Utah with 20 years of experience. He offers calm, practical support for people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, grief, addiction, and life transitions. His style is warm, nonjudgmental, and interactive, focused on helping people make changes that fit their lives.
He uses straightforward conversation and proven techniques to address specific problems like sleep disruption, anger, low self-esteem, and ADHD-related challenges. He also helps with complex issues such as trauma, abuse, bipolar concerns, and compassion fatigue. Brian has worked in psychiatric hospital risk assessment and managed a family advocacy program in the U.S. Air Force, experience that informs his steady approach.
Sessions emphasize practical skills and clear steps. Brian draws on cognitive behavioral ideas and mindfulness to help people shift patterns of thinking and behavior. He also uses acceptance and commitment ideas to help people clarify values and take meaningful action.
For relationship concerns he brings elements of the Gottman method and communication-focused work to help partners improve connection and problem solving. Dialectical behavior therapy skills are used when emotional regulation and distress tolerance are central needs.
Every plan is adjusted to each person's goals and situation. Brian avoids stigmatizing labels and treats people with respect and compassion. If someone wants support to find more balance, purpose, or relief from persistent symptoms, he offers guided, practical help to move forward.
He uses straightforward conversation and proven techniques to address specific problems like sleep disruption, anger, low self-esteem, and ADHD-related challenges. He also helps with complex issues such as trauma, abuse, bipolar concerns, and compassion fatigue. Brian has worked in psychiatric hospital risk assessment and managed a family advocacy program in the U.S. Air Force, experience that informs his steady approach.
Sessions emphasize practical skills and clear steps. Brian draws on cognitive behavioral ideas and mindfulness to help people shift patterns of thinking and behavior. He also uses acceptance and commitment ideas to help people clarify values and take meaningful action.
For relationship concerns he brings elements of the Gottman method and communication-focused work to help partners improve connection and problem solving. Dialectical behavior therapy skills are used when emotional regulation and distress tolerance are central needs.
Every plan is adjusted to each person's goals and situation. Brian avoids stigmatizing labels and treats people with respect and compassion. If someone wants support to find more balance, purpose, or relief from persistent symptoms, he offers guided, practical help to move forward.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
AddictionsLGBTTrauma and abuseSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Gottman MethodMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic Therapy
Experience
20+ years
Credentials
Utah
Languages
English
How Brian Uses Evidence-Based Approaches Online
Brian combines Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful patterns and choose actions that match their values. ACT focuses on clarifying what matters and taking small steps toward it, which helps with life transitions and feelings of emptiness. CBT breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches practical skills to change them, which is useful for anxiety, depression, and sleep issues.He also brings Client-Centered Therapy into sessions by listening with empathy and shaping the conversation around the person's experience. Finding the right mix of approaches is collaborative; the therapist will work with each person to decide what feels most helpful based on goals, needs, and preferences.
Confirm current session options before booking so you know which online formats are available. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when time is tight, and let people choose quieter surroundings or avoid travel. Licensed professionals can guide homework, coach in real time, and adapt exercises so they work well in an online setting.
Frequently asked questions
What issues does Brian commonly address?
He helps with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship problems, grief, addiction, ADHD, sleep issues, and coping with life changes among other concerns.
What is his therapeutic style like?
The style is kind, empathetic, nonjudgmental, and interactive, emphasizing practical steps and collaboration during sessions.
What experience does he bring to therapy?
He has 20 years of experience including work in psychiatric hospital risk assessment and managing a family advocacy program in the U.S. Air Force.
What are his credentials and where is he located?
He is a licensed clinical social worker, LCSW, licensed in Utah and practices there.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are session costs handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with this therapist?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.