- 20 years experience
- Utah based LCSW
- Skills focused
About Brian
Brian Kay is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 20 years of experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and relationship struggles. He practices in Utah and brings a direct, compassionate style to conversations. He aims to create a respectful atmosphere where people feel heard and understood.
He meets people where they are and focuses on practical, doable steps. Sessions often include talking through immediate problems, building skills for emotion management, and working on clearer communication. He uses a mix of strategies so work in therapy fits each person's life and goals.
His background includes risk assessment work in a psychiatric hospital and running a family advocacy program in the U.S. Air Force. That experience informs how he approaches crisis situations and family dynamics. He has worked with concerns from trauma and addiction to ADHD and grief.
Therapeutic style is described as kind, empathetic, and interactive. He avoids stigmatizing labels and prefers to tailor the plan to each person's needs. People should expect practical tools alongside thoughtful discussion.
If someone is ready to make a change he offers support focused on empowerment and achievable steps. Prospective clients are encouraged to start with a brief matching questionnaire and schedule a time that fits their availability.
He meets people where they are and focuses on practical, doable steps. Sessions often include talking through immediate problems, building skills for emotion management, and working on clearer communication. He uses a mix of strategies so work in therapy fits each person's life and goals.
His background includes risk assessment work in a psychiatric hospital and running a family advocacy program in the U.S. Air Force. That experience informs how he approaches crisis situations and family dynamics. He has worked with concerns from trauma and addiction to ADHD and grief.
Therapeutic style is described as kind, empathetic, and interactive. He avoids stigmatizing labels and prefers to tailor the plan to each person's needs. People should expect practical tools alongside thoughtful discussion.
If someone is ready to make a change he offers support focused on empowerment and achievable steps. Prospective clients are encouraged to start with a brief matching questionnaire and schedule a time that fits their availability.
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
Therapeutic approaches and how they work online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and commit to actions that match their values. It is useful for anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying and changing thinking and behavior patterns that maintain symptoms, which is helpful for worry, mood, and sleep problems. Dialectical Behavior Therapy offers skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and improving relationships, often useful for intense emotions and recurring conflict.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will listen to your goals and try methods that fit your needs and preferences. Together you can adjust techniques over time as progress and challenges become clearer.
Confirm current session options before booking to learn what formats are offered. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also makes it simpler to continue skill practice between sessions and to bring real-life situations into conversation so the therapist and client can work on problems that matter now.
Frequently asked questions
What problems does he address in sessions?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship issues, addictions, trauma, ADHD, parenting strain, and related concerns listed in his profile.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He uses a kind, empathetic, non-judgmental, and interactive approach that focuses on practical steps and skill building.
What experience does he bring to therapy?
He has 20 years of experience, including performing risk assessments in a psychiatric hospital and managing a family advocacy program in the U.S. Air Force.
What are his credentials and location?
He is an LCSW licensed in Utah and practices there.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the country work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.