Brian Kay, LCSW
Practical, story-centered therapy for life challenges
Details
| Name | Brian Kay |
|---|---|
| Credentials | LCSW |
| Based in | Utah |
| Licensed in | Utah |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English |
| Years in practice | 20 |
About Brian
Brian Kay is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Utah with over 20 years of experience. He offers a calm, respectful presence and focuses on practical steps people can use right away. His style is warm, interactive, and nonjudgmental, and he aims to help people feel heard and supported during hard moments.
He helps with stress, anxiety, depression, grief and loss, and relationship problems. He also works with concerns like addiction, ADHD, sleeping problems, anger, self-esteem, and coping with life changes.
Background and approach
His background includes risk assessment work in a psychiatric hospital and running a family advocacy program in the U.S. Air Force. Brian draws on several approaches to shape sessions.
He uses Narrative ideas to look at the stories people tell about themselves. He blends Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and cognitive-behavioral techniques to build skills and increase flexibility. Client-centered care and elements of dialectical behavior therapy guide how he listens and responds.
Sessions focus on clear goals and practical tools. People can expect help sorting priorities, improving communication, and managing intense emotions. Brian adapts the pace and plan to each person’s needs and values, and he avoids stigmatizing labels when talking about difficulties.
He encourages anyone ready to make a change to take the first step. To begin, follow the site’s Start Therapy process to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a session according to availability.
What this therapist works with
His listing names Stress, Anxiety, Relationship issues, Grief among the things Brian works with, alongside the areas below.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Grief
- Depression
- Coaching
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Trauma and abuse
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Adoption and foster care
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Divorce and separation
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Intellectual disability
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sex addiction
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches listed
- Narrative Therapy: Named in his listing among his approaches.
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT): Listed by Brian among the ways he works.
- Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Brian among the ways he works.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Brian among the ways he works.
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT): Listed by Brian among the ways he works.
- Gottman Method: Listed by Brian among the ways he works.
- Mindfulness Therapy: Listed by Brian among the ways he works.
- Motivational Interviewing: Listed by Brian among the ways he works.
- Psychodynamic Therapy: Listed by Brian among the ways he works.
- Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Brian among the ways he works.
- Somatic Therapy: Listed by Brian among the ways he works.
- Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Brian directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.
Narrative Therapy in this listing
Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how he works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.
If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Brian directly how he uses it and what a session usually looks like.
Online session options
How Narrative and ACT inform online work
Brian uses Narrative Therapy to help people look at the stories they carry and consider new meanings. This approach can be helpful for issues like grief, identity questions, family of origin concerns, and changes in life direction. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is also a foundation of his work; ACT focuses on values, mindful awareness, and taking steps that matter even when feelings are difficult. That approach often helps with anxiety, depression, and coping with chronic stress.Finding the right approach is part of the early work together. He will discuss your concerns, goals, and what feels most useful to you. Together you can try different ways of working and choose what fits best for your needs and preferences.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm available options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when that suits your week. It also lets the therapist and client work from familiar surroundings and focus on skill practice, communication exercises, and story work across sessions. Ask about current session options when you schedule.
Common questions about this listing
What concerns does Brian work with?
He helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship problems, addictions, ADHD, sleeping issues, anger, self-esteem, bipolar symptoms, and coping with major life changes. Additional focuses include caregiver stress, family of origin issues, first responder concerns, adoption and foster care matters, and chronic illness or pain.
How would you describe his therapeutic approach?
His approach mixes Narrative ideas with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, cognitive-behavioral techniques, client-centered listening, and elements of dialectical behavior therapy. Sessions emphasize listening to your story and building practical skills that fit your life.
What is his professional background?
Brian has over 20 years of experience as a mental health counselor. He has done risk assessments in a psychiatric hospital and managed a family advocacy program in the U.S. Air Force.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in Utah and practices there.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are used?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking so you know whether online or in-person sessions are available.
How is cost handled for sessions?
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?
Use the Start Therapy button on the site, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.
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