- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Gottman Method principles
About Brian
Brian Kay is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Utah with 20 years of experience. He works with adults on common concerns such as depression, anxiety, relationship stress, grief, trauma, addiction, ADHD, and parenting challenges. He also notes experience with first responder issues and caregiver strain.
Brian draws on cognitive behavioral methods and mindfulness to help people manage distressing thoughts and rebuild daily routines. He uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ideas to clarify values and practical next steps. Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills appear when people need tools for emotion regulation and interpersonal effectiveness.
He has experience performing risk assessments in a psychiatric hospital and running a family advocacy program in the U.S. Air Force. Those roles shaped his ability to handle crisis-related material and practical coordination concerns. He avoids stigmatizing labels and focuses on concrete problem solving.
Sessions are described as interactive and optimistic, with straightforward conversation and skill practice. Brian pays attention to communication patterns and conflict cycles, including issues that come up in blended households and co-parenting arrangements. He also incorporates Gottman Method principles when relationship communication is a central concern.
People who come for help can expect clear goals and short-term strategies alongside longer term work when needed. He offers coaching-style work for life changes as well as traditional therapy approaches for mood and trauma symptoms. To begin, clients complete a brief matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
How Brian integrates approaches in online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying what matters to you and taking small, values-based steps. It helps people facing major life changes and role shifts, such as blending households or changing parenting roles. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches practical strategies for anxiety, depression, and sleep problems. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) supplies concrete skills for managing strong emotions and improving communication when stress is high.Choosing the right approach is something to do together. Brian will talk through goals, try methods in session, and adjust the plan based on what helps most. That collaborative process lets clients test tools and keep the parts that fit their day-to-day life.
Confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not listed here. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, allow a shorter check-in when time is tight, or remove the need to commute. Discussing communication patterns and practicing skills over video or phone can be effective for relationship and blended family concerns, and Brian will recommend the best way to work based on the client’s situation and preferences.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Utah
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship problems, grief, trauma, addiction, ADHD, parenting strain, and related issues.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He uses a practical, interactive style that mixes cognitive behavioral approaches, mindfulness, ACT, DBT skills, and Gottman principles for communication.
How much experience does he have?
He has 20 years of clinical experience, including risk assessments in a psychiatric hospital and running a family advocacy program in the U.S. Air Force.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) credentialed in Utah and provides services from that state.
Which languages are offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does he work with international clients?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions priced?
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.
Online talk therapy is for adults and is not emergency care, mediation or legal advice. If you or a child are in danger, use the emergency numbers. Find someone else by name.