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Brian Kay, LCSW
Utah
LCSW - Stress and Relationship concerns
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Gottman Method
About Brian
Brian Kay is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Utah with 20 years of experience. He focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, grief, depression, coaching, addictions, LGBT issues, trauma and abuse, sleep problems, parenting, anger, self-esteem, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and ADHD.
He has worked across clinical settings, including risk assessments in a psychiatric hospital and running a family advocacy program in the U.S. Air Force. That background informs a practical approach to common and complex struggles. Sessions are conversational and goal-oriented, with an emphasis on noticing patterns that keep problems going.
Brian uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and the Gottman Method. Those methods help people recognize unhelpful thoughts, practice different behaviors, and build routines that support emotional regulation and relationship skills.
He commonly addresses issues like grief, addiction, trauma, and ADHD by breaking problems into manageable steps. Work may include skill practice, tracking thoughts and reactions, and refining what helps over time. Brian aims to keep sessions structured and interactive so progress is clear.
People who contact him typically want concrete tools they can use between sessions. He invites clients to set practical goals and to test small changes. That way the focus stays on what produces real movement toward the stated goals.
How his approaches translate to online sessions
Brian uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors; this approach is practical and often includes homework such as thought records and behavior experiments. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify values and take committed steps even when difficult feelings are present, which can aid coping with grief, anxiety, or chronic stress. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting to help people organize their own thinking and choose what to try next.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. He will discuss methods and decide together which techniques fit a person’s goals and preferences. That collaborative planning can include mixing approaches so sessions stay focused on specific problems and measurable steps.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy day, reduce travel time, and let people practice skills in their everyday environment. It may also allow for shorter check-ins when a brief follow-up is useful. Ask about available session lengths and formats when scheduling to match therapy to real-life constraints.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Utah
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he help with most often?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, depression, addictions, trauma and related concerns listed in his profile.
How does he use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
He uses CBT to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and test different responses. The work includes tracking thoughts and practicing new behaviors between sessions.
What experience does he bring to sessions?
He has 20 years of experience, including risk assessments in a psychiatric hospital and managing a family advocacy program in the U.S. Air Force.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is an LCSW licensed in Utah and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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