- Collaborative goal setting
- Trauma informed methods
- Mindfulness and skills
About Damon
Damon Bryan is a licensed marriage and family therapist with 21 years of experience helping people manage depression, anxiety, stress, and trauma. He works with individuals to address relationship strains, substance use, parenting concerns, and difficulties tied to grief, identity, or life transitions. Damon aims to create a calm, nonjudgmental space where people can talk openly about what they are facing.
He describes his style as collaborative and goal-focused. He and the client set priorities together and track progress over time. Sessions are set up so thoughts and feelings can be examined and practical steps tested between meetings.
Damon draws on several approaches to guide sessions, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, the Gottman Method, and mindfulness techniques. He adapts methods to what each person needs rather than sticking to a single formula.
His background includes long-term clinical work in Utah across a range of concerns such as addiction, attachment and adoption issues, autism spectrum concerns, chronic illness, and trauma-related difficulties. He notes that the match between therapist and client often makes the biggest difference in progress.
Finding support can feel daunting, and Damon aims to make the process straightforward. He encourages people to take small steps toward change and offers steady, practical support while clients build new skills and coping strategies.
He describes his style as collaborative and goal-focused. He and the client set priorities together and track progress over time. Sessions are set up so thoughts and feelings can be examined and practical steps tested between meetings.
Damon draws on several approaches to guide sessions, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, the Gottman Method, and mindfulness techniques. He adapts methods to what each person needs rather than sticking to a single formula.
His background includes long-term clinical work in Utah across a range of concerns such as addiction, attachment and adoption issues, autism spectrum concerns, chronic illness, and trauma-related difficulties. He notes that the match between therapist and client often makes the biggest difference in progress.
Finding support can feel daunting, and Damon aims to make the process straightforward. He encourages people to take small steps toward change and offers steady, practical support while clients build new skills and coping strategies.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
AddictionsLGBTGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional focus areas
Adoption and foster careAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesGender dysphoriaImpulsivityInfidelityJealousyVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSexual assault and abuseSmoking / vaping cessationSomatizationTraumatic brain injury
Therapeutic approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Gottman MethodMindfulness TherapyNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems
Experience
21+ years
Credentials
Utah
Languages
English
How therapeutic approaches guide online work
CBT, or Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, focuses on the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches concrete strategies to change unhelpful patterns. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress-related problems.DBT, or Dialectical Behavior Therapy, emphasizes skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and improving relationships. It can be helpful when strong emotions or crisis moments interfere with daily life.
EMDR, or Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, is a trauma-focused approach that helps reduce the intensity of traumatic memories and related reactions through structured processing techniques.
Damon treats choosing an approach as a collaborative process. He will discuss options, listen to a client's needs and goals, and then recommend techniques to try together. The plan can change as the work progresses so methods fit the person rather than the other way around.
Regarding online work, please confirm which session formats are currently offered before booking. Many people find remote sessions help fit therapy into busy days, reduce travel time, and make it easier to keep regular appointments. Some formats also allow shorter check-ins when time is tight, or sessions that do not require being on camera to lower demands during difficult moments.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Damon address?
Damon works with people facing anxiety, depression, stress, relationship and family challenges, trauma and abuse, addiction, grief, parenting strain, and related issues listed in his profile.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He uses a collaborative, goal-focused style that invites clients to set priorities and test practical steps between sessions.
What is his clinical background?
He has 21 years of professional experience and long-term clinical work in Utah covering trauma, addiction, attachment, chronic illness, and family-related concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is listed as an LMFT - Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist - practicing in Utah.
Which languages are supported and can he work internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and he is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are offered?
The original profile does not specify session formats; please confirm current options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with therapy?
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