- Warm and direct
- Skills oriented
- Adoption aware
About Brian
Brian Kay is a licensed clinical social worker with over 20 years of counseling experience in Utah. He uses a straightforward, compassionate style to help people facing anxiety, depression, relationship strain, grief, addiction, ADHD, and other stresses. He approaches sessions with kindness and optimism to help clients take practical steps toward change.
He adapts talk therapy to each person's needs. That can mean using cognitive-behavioral techniques to spot and shift unhelpful thoughts. It can mean bringing mindfulness into the conversation to help with stress and emotional regulation. He also draws on elements of Dialectical Behavior Therapy and the Gottman Method for relationship work when those fit.
Brian has worked in a range of settings, including psychiatric hospital risk assessment and managing a family advocacy program for the U.S. Air Force. Those roles inform his calm, organized approach to complex situations. He focuses on clear communication and realistic goals rather than labels.
Sessions are collaborative and interactive. He listens without judgment and helps people build skills to cope with life changes, chronic stress, and caregiving strain. He also supports people dealing with adoption and foster care related concerns as part of his broader practice.
People who want practical tools and respectful support will find his style direct but warm. He encourages small, steady steps toward a more manageable life and stands with clients as they try new ways of coping.
Therapeutic approaches that work well online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice thoughts and feelings without being ruled by them, then choose actions that match their values; it is useful for anxiety, depression, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and practicing new behaviors to reduce symptoms like worry and low mood. The Gottman Method offers concrete exercises and communication tools for couples who want to improve interaction and resolve conflict.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, past experiences, and what feels most useful. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust the plan as progress is made. This collaborative process makes therapy more relevant to everyday concerns.
Confirm current online session options before booking so you know what formats are available. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, avoid travel time, and maintain steady momentum between appointments. It also lets people use brief check-ins when a quick adjustment is needed or choose longer sessions for deeper work. Discuss preferred timing and session length when you schedule to find what fits your life best.
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Experience
20+ years
Credentials
Utah
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he help with?
He helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship problems, grief, addictions, ADHD, and related issues such as caregiver strain and adoption and foster care concerns.
What is his therapeutic style?
His style is kind, empathetic, non-judgmental, and interactive. He focuses on practical skills and respectful conversation to help people make changes.
What experience does he bring?
He has 20 years of experience, including psychiatric hospital risk assessments and managing a family advocacy program in the U.S. Air Force.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is an LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker - practicing in Utah.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Can international clients work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start a session?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.