- Kind and nonjudgmental
- Practical coping skills
- Values-focused work
About Brian
Brian Kay is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Utah with 20 years of experience helping people navigate difficult life moments. He focuses on common struggles like anxiety, depression, grief, relationship strain, addiction, and stress. He also supports people dealing with ADHD, sleep problems, parenting stress, and coping with natural or human-caused disaster.
He approaches counseling with kindness and a nonjudgmental attitude. Sessions are interactive and grounded in practical skills. He avoids stigmatizing labels and treats people with respect and sensitivity.
Brian blends several approaches to match what each person needs. He uses cognitive behavioral tools to identify unhelpful thoughts and ACT and mindfulness strategies to build values-based action and present-moment awareness. He also draws on dialectical behavior ideas and the Gottman method for relationship work when relevant.
His background includes risk assessments in a psychiatric hospital and running a family advocacy program in the U.S. Air Force. That experience guides his calm, steady style when people face crisis or major life changes.
In sessions he focuses on clear, doable steps you can try between meetings. Conversations lead to practical plans for communication, emotion regulation, and healthier routines. He aims to empower clients to make gradual, sustainable change.
If someone is ready to take a step toward feeling better, he offers supportive coaching and psychotherapy to help reach those goals.
How therapy approaches shape online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice thoughts without getting stuck and choose actions that fit their values. It can be useful for anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions link together and teaches practical skills to shift unhelpful patterns. It often helps with anxiety, depression, and sleep problems. The Gottman Method focuses on communication skills and conflict patterns in relationships, offering concrete exercises to improve connection and repair after fights.Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work collaboratively to choose methods that fit a person's goals and preferences. That collaboration may mean trying a few techniques and adjusting the plan as progress is tracked.
Confirm the current session options before booking, as session formats are not specified here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, such as shortening check-ins between appointments or avoiding travel time. Therapy this way still focuses on building real skills for managing stress, rebuilding routines after disasters, improving communication, and handling grief or trauma-related reactions.
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Experience
20+ years
Credentials
Utah
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He helps people with anxiety, depression, grief, relationship issues, addiction, ADHD, stress, and related concerns like sleep trouble and caregiver strain.
What is his therapeutic style like?
His style is kind, empathetic, optimistic, and interactive. He focuses on respect, sensitivity, and practical steps rather than labels.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 20 years of experience working as a mental health counselor and has completed risk assessments in a psychiatric hospital.
Where is he based and what are his credentials?
He practices in Utah and holds the credential LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions priced and billed?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.