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Burton "Burt" Swaim, LCSW
Utah
LCSW - Anxiety and Addiction
See online therapy options- Goal setting
- Cognitive behavioral work
- Addiction recovery
About Burton
Burton "Burt" Swaim is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Utah with 50 years of experience. He helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship and intimacy concerns, grief, anger, and coping with life changes. Burt also focuses on aging and geriatric issues, hospice and end-of-life counseling, infidelity, veteran and armed forces issues, and process addictions such as pornography, exercise, and gambling.
Burt uses practical, goal-focused work to help people identify unhelpful thoughts and habits. He helps clients set clear, achievable goals and tracks progress over time. Sessions emphasize active participation and homework so people can practice new ways of responding between appointments.
His background includes decades of work in addiction recovery and public education about substance use. Burt co-produced documentary films about recovery and has served as guest faculty on alcohol studies. He has also consulted on public programs related to alcohol treatment and recovery.
In sessions he encourages direct conversation about thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. He calls out patterns that limit progress and helps people test new responses in daily life. The approach blends client-centered listening with practical techniques to change thinking and behavior.
Burt invites clients to set the topics and pace for therapy. He values clear goals, regular review, and straightforward feedback as part of steady progress. To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
How his approaches translate to online work
CBT focuses on noticing unhelpful thoughts and testing practical behavior changes. It breaks problems into specific thoughts, actions, and situations so clients can practice new responses between sessions. Client-centered therapy emphasizes listening and collaboration, giving people space to say what matters and to set their own goals. Existential therapy looks at meaning, choice, and responsibility when people face life transitions or loss.Finding the right mix is part of the work. He will discuss goals and preferences and then choose methods together with the client. That collaborative decision guides session structure and homework so therapy matches what the person wants to change.
The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm the offered options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. These practical benefits help people maintain regular progress while balancing everyday commitments.
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Experience
50+ years
Listed in
Utah, California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he commonly help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, anger, and coping with life changes.
How does he use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
He uses CBT techniques to identify unhelpful thoughts and patterns and to practice alternative ways of thinking and acting between sessions.
What is his experience background?
He has 50 years of professional experience, including long-term work in addiction recovery, film projects on recovery, and guest teaching on alcohol studies.
What are his credentials and location?
He is an LCSW licensed in California and Utah and practices in Utah.
Which languages are supported and can he work internationally?
Sessions are offered in English. He does not accept international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not spell out specific session formats; confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
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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