Licensed clinical social worker recordUtah
Burton "Burt" Swaim, LCSW
Utah
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Addiction and Life Changes
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in Utah
- LCSW, licence 11201705-3501
- Licensed in California
- LCSW, licence 2658
- NPI
- 1295905784
- Experience
- 50 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Utah
These details come from information Burton 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.
AAbout
- Stress and anxiety
- Addictions and recovery
- Grief and loss
About Burton
Burton "Burt" Swaim is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in California and Utah with 50 years of clinical experience. He helps people handle stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship concerns, grief, anger, and life transitions. Burt also focuses on aging and geriatric issues, hospice and end-of-life counseling, infidelity, veteran and armed forces issues, and process addictions such as pornography, exercise, and gambling.
Burt uses goal-oriented work to help people reset and renew their efforts toward practical life goals. He emphasizes motivation, building self-esteem, and increasing confidence so clients can make changes that matter in day-to-day life. Sessions address thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, and often include looking for unrealized personal potential that gets in the way of progress.
He describes therapy as a collaborative process. Clients set issues to work on and set realistic goals and time frames. Active participation from the client is expected as part of making measurable changes.
Burt draws on a long career that includes consulting, teaching, publishing, and producing documentary films related to recovery from substance use. That work has shaped his approach to addiction and recovery issues and to supporting people through challenging life events.
He aims to provide direct, practical guidance and steady support as clients take first steps and continue toward healthier patterns. People who prefer clear goals, straightforward feedback, and experience-informed perspective may find his style matches their needs.
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How Burt Uses Therapy Approaches in Online Work
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and reflecting what matters to the client. It helps with motivation, self-esteem, and sorting priorities so clients can set clear, realistic goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts and behaviors keep problems going and uses practical exercises to change unhelpful patterns. It is useful for anxiety, depression, and behavioral issues connected to addiction or daily functioning.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Burt will help you decide which methods fit your goals and preferences. He treats that choice as collaborative and adjusts the plan based on how you respond and what you want to accomplish.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm the current online session options before booking. Practically speaking, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow for shorter check-ins when schedules are tight, and reduce travel time. Burt uses his clinical approaches to focus on concrete steps you can take between sessions, so online work centers on skills, goal setting, and incremental progress rather than abstract discussion alone.
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Experience
50+ years
Listed in
Utah, California
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, trauma and coping with life changes, as well as aging and hospice-related concerns.
What is his therapeutic style?
He uses client-centered work, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and existential therapy in a practical, goal-focused way that emphasizes motivation and measurable progress.
How much experience does he have?
He has 50 years of professional experience in clinical practice, consulting, teaching, and producing films related to recovery and addiction.
Where is he licensed to practice?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with licensure in California and Utah and practices from Utah.
Are sessions offered in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Can people outside the U.S. work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees handled?
Fees vary with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the platform.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers