Licensed clinical social worker recordUtah
Credentials check
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in Utah
- LCSW, licence 6900083-3501
- NPI
- 1154618973
- Experience
- 20 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Utah
These details come from information Brian supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
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- CBT techniques
- ACT strategies
- Gottman methods
About Brian
Brian Kay is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Utah with 20 years of experience. He works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship problems, addiction, ADHD, and other life adjustments. He also addresses concerns related to parenting, sleep difficulties, anger, and self-esteem.
He has worked in a variety of settings, including completing risk assessments in a psychiatric hospital and managing a family advocacy program while in the U.S. Air Force. That practical background informs how he approaches everyday problems and crisis moments.
His style is interactive and direct. Sessions focus on clear skills and short-term strategies alongside deeper exploration when needed. He uses techniques drawn from cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness to help with thinking patterns, emotion management, and staying present.
Brian also uses elements of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy to address distress tolerance and value-based action. For relationship concerns he incorporates parts of the Gottman Method to work on communication and conflict patterns.
When people come for help, sessions typically identify concrete goals and an action plan. He often blends short-term tools with longer conversations about patterns that keep problems going. The emphasis is on workable steps people can use between sessions.
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Therapeutic approaches used during online sessions
Brian draws on cognitive behavioral therapy, which focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and practicing alternative behaviors. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, sleep issues, and managing impulses.He also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, which helps people notice thoughts and feelings without getting stuck, and then choose actions that match their values. ACT can be useful for chronic stress, avoidance, and grief.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Brian will talk with each person about goals, symptoms, and preferences, and then suggest which methods to try. That decision is collaborative and can change as needs evolve.
Confirm the current session formats before booking since specific options are not listed here. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Practical benefits include keeping continuity during life changes and using real-world examples from home or work to inform session work.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Utah
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship issues, addiction, ADHD, parenting concerns, sleep problems, anger, self-esteem, and related life changes.
How does he approach therapy?
He combines practical methods like cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness with acceptance-based and dialectical ideas. Sessions mix skills training with discussion about patterns and goals.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 20 years of experience in mental health counseling, including work in psychiatric hospital risk assessment and managing a family advocacy program in the U.S. Air Force.
Is he licensed to practice in a specific state?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Utah.
What languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with him?
He is not currently accepting international clients.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers