Brian Kay

Brian Kay is a licensed clinical social worker with two decades of experience supporting people through hard times. He uses a straightforward, compassionate style and focuses on helping clients manage stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, grief, and addiction. Brian speaks English and works from Utah as an LCSW. He blends Mindfulness Therapy with cognitive-behavioral ideas to help people notice patterns and make small workable changes. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) principles are used to help clients clarify values and take meaningful steps, while elements of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) support emotion regulation and coping skills. Client-Centered Therapy guides the tone of sessions so conversations stay respectful and collaborative. Brian has worked in a variety of settings, including psychiatric hospital risk assessments and a family advocacy program in the U.S. Air Force. That background informs his practical approach when someone is dealing with trauma, addiction, or crises linked to caregiving or first responder work. He aims to make planning feel doable rather than overwhelming. In session he is warm, nonjudgmental, and interactive. He avoids stigmatizing labels and tailors talk and goals to each person’s situation. Typical topics include parenting stress, sleep struggles, body image, abandonment or family-of-origin issues, and navigating major life changes. Seeking help takes courage, and Brian focuses on steady support and practical steps. If someone is ready to look for change, he offers guided conversations and tools to move forward.

How mindfulness and ACT inform online sessions

Mindfulness Therapy helps people become more aware of thoughts and bodily sensations without getting swept up in them; this can reduce reactivity and improve day-to-day coping. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying what matters to someone and taking small committed actions that reflect those values. Client-Centered Therapy keeps the tone collaborative, with the therapist following the client’s lead and offering empathy and practical feedback.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Brian will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what feels most useful. Together they will try methods that fit the client’s needs and adjust the plan as progress is made.

The biography does not specify which session formats are used, so confirm available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, shorten commute time, and allow for check-ins that focus on skill practice and planning. Phone or video options may be offered by licensed professionals in general; check current session types to see what this therapist provides and what fits your schedule.