Therapist profile
Burton "Burt" Swaim, LCSW
Utah
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Anger and Addiction
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- CredentialsLCSW
- LicenseLCSW, Utah / 11201705-3501; LCSW, California / 2658
- NPI1295905784
- Experience50 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationUtah
About
- Client-centered work
- CBT techniques
- Existential reflection
About Burton
Burton "Burt" Swaim is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 50 years of experience practicing in California and Utah. He works with adults who want to manage stress, anxiety, anger, relationship strain, addiction, grief, and life transitions. Burt helps people set concrete goals and rebuild confidence so they can move forward in day-to-day life.
Burt uses direct, practical conversations to identify what’s getting in the way of progress. He asks questions, listens, and helps clients define clear steps toward change. Sessions focus on goals, motivation, and actions clients can try between meetings. He emphasizes active participation from the person in therapy. Burt has a long history of involvement in addiction recovery efforts, including producing documentary films and teaching on alcohol studies. That background informs his work with people coping with substance use and process addictions. He supports practical steps toward recovery alongside discussions about motivation and values. Clients can expect a direct, engaged clinician who encourages goal-setting and steady progress. He emphasizes courage, willingness, and active work between sessions as part of improving comfort and satisfaction in life.
How sessions work
How his approaches translate to online work
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening to the person and reflecting their experience back so they can name problems and goals. It helps when someone needs an understanding space to talk through anger, loss, or relationship strain.Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It offers concrete tools to spot unhelpful thinking and try different behaviors, which can be useful for managing anger, anxiety, and addiction triggers.
Existential therapy encourages reflection on values, choice, and meaning. This approach can help people consider how they want to respond to life changes and long-standing frustrations.
Choosing the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist collaborates with each person to decide what methods fit their goals and preferences, and adjustments are made as the work unfolds.
The biography does not state which specific online formats are used, so confirm current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules demand it. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises and homework for remote work, and the focus remains on practical steps, goal setting, and steady progress.
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Experience
50+ years
Listed in
Utah, California
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger issues does he address?
He works with adults dealing with anger related to relationships, work, and built-up resentment. Anger is listed among the concerns he helps people manage.
What is his general approach in sessions?
He uses client-centered conversations, cognitive behavioral ideas, and existential reflection. The focus is on identifying patterns, setting goals, and trying practical steps between sessions.
How much experience does he bring?
He has 50 years of professional experience as a psychotherapist practicing in California and Utah. That experience includes long-term work in addiction recovery and grief support.
What credential and location are on file?
He is an LCSW licensed in California and Utah and practices from Utah. Sessions are conducted in English.
Can I work with him if I live outside the United States?
International clients are not currently accepted. Sessions are offered in English to people within his service region.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm the current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing depends on the chosen plan and location.
How do I begin if I want to work together?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session. That process begins the intake and scheduling steps.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is unsafe, use the crisis numbers.