- Client-centered approach
- Focus on recovery
- Goal setting support
About Burton
Burton "Burt" Swaim is a licensed clinical social worker with fifty years of experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and life changes. He focuses on building practical skills like goal setting, motivation, and self-esteem so people can feel more confident and move forward. Burt creates a low-judgment space where thoughts, feelings, and behaviors can be talked through honestly.
He often supports people dealing with substance use and process addictions, and he has worked with those coping with grief, trauma, anger, and relationship strain. Burt emphasizes active participation and helps clients set clear, achievable goals with timelines. Sessions aim to identify personal strengths and untapped potential, then take steps to use them in daily life.
His background includes collaborative work on documentary films about recovery and guest teaching on alcohol studies topics such as intimacy and recovery. Burt has consulted on public programs and contributed to written work related to sobriety and healing. That history gives him practical perspective on long-term recovery and relapse prevention.
In session he blends client-centered focus with cognitive behavioral ideas and existential questions to match what the person needs. He describes therapy as a joint effort and stays committed to supporting progress. People who want practical change and honest conversation may find his approach direct and steady.
Burt holds LCSW credentials in California and Utah and practices in Utah. He conducts therapy in English and draws on decades of lived and professional experience to guide people toward clearer goals and renewed effort.
How Burt’s Approaches Translate to Online Work
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and reflecting what matters to the person. It helps people feel heard, build trust, and shape goals that fit their life. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at thought patterns and behaviors and uses specific exercises to reduce anxious or depressive reactions. Existential therapy addresses meaning, values, and difficult choices to help people clarify what matters and take responsibility for change.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work together. Burt collaborates with each person to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That may mean using a gentle, listening-first stance at first, then adding CBT strategies or existential discussion as progress unfolds.
Confirm current session options before booking so you know how sessions will be arranged. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It also lets people choose whether to use video or other supported options depending on what feels most workable. The focus remains on practical steps and clear goals that carry over into everyday life.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
50+ years
Listed in
Utah, California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Burt address?
He helps with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, anger, relationship and intimacy issues, trauma and abuse, and addictions including process addictions.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He uses a client-centered stance, encouraging honest conversation and active participation while drawing on cognitive behavioral and existential ideas as needed.
What is his professional background?
He brings fifty years of professional experience and has worked on recovery-focused films, taught on alcohol studies, and consulted on public substance use programs.
Where is he licensed and located?
He holds LCSW credentials in California and Utah and practices in Utah.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients schedule with him?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin the process?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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