- Practical coping skills
- Relationship support
- Values-based work
About Brian
Brian Kay is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) practicing in Utah with 20 years of experience. He focuses on practical help for stress, anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, addiction, grief, ADHD, and other life challenges. He also has experience addressing issues linked to first responder stress, family of origin problems, and caregiver strain.
He uses a direct but gentle style in sessions. Conversations are collaborative and nonjudgmental. He aims to help people build skills they can use between meetings and to create plans that fit each person's life.
Brian blends cognitive behavioral ideas with acceptance and mindfulness practices. He draws on Dialectical Behavior Therapy tools and on the Gottman method for relationship work when appropriate. Sessions focus on what is useful now, with attention to feelings, safety, and practical next steps.
His background includes clinical work in psychiatric hospital settings and running a family advocacy program in the U.S. Air Force. Those roles shaped his approach to risk assessment, crisis readiness, and supporting people through big transitions.
Sessions explore concrete coping strategies, communication skills, and values-based goals. Brian encourages small, sustainable changes and tracks progress alongside each person. He aims to be steady support for people seeking clearer direction or relief from recurring patterns.
Approaches that translate well to online therapy
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing thoughts and choosing actions that fit personal values. It helps with anxiety, depression, and life transitions by teaching ways to act despite difficult feelings. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful patterns and reduce symptoms. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers tools for managing intense emotions, improving distress tolerance, and building better interpersonal skills.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with each person about goals and preferences, then try methods that match those needs. That collaborative process means approaches can shift as progress is made or new priorities appear.
Confirm current session options before booking so you know which formats are offered. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It also lets people use mindfulness and behavioral exercises during everyday routines. Licensed professionals can adapt ACT, CBT, and DBT tools for remote sessions to focus on real-life practice and measurable steps.
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Experience
20+ years
Credentials
Utah
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he help with?
He helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship problems, grief, addiction, ADHD, and related issues like caregiver strain and first responder stress.
What is his therapy style like?
Expect a kind, empathetic, and interactive style. Sessions focus on practical tools, respectful conversation, and tailored plans for each person.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 20 years of experience, including hospital risk assessments and managing a family advocacy program in the U.S. Air Force.
What are his credentials and location?
He is a licensed clinical social worker - LCSW - practicing in Utah.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with him?
He is not accepting international clients at this time.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.