Therapist profile
Burton "Burt" Swaim, LCSW
LCSW - Stress and addiction support
Continue with BurtonAbout
- Goal setting
- CBT influenced work
- Existential perspectives
About Burton
Burton "Burt" Swaim is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in California and Utah with 50 years of professional experience. He focuses on stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship and family concerns, grief, trauma, anger, and life changes. Burt also lists additional work in aging and geriatric issues, hospice and end-of-life counseling, infidelity, veteran and armed forces issues, and process addictions.
Burt helps people set clear goals and rebuild confidence. He uses straightforward conversations to identify patterns that get in the way of progress. Sessions emphasize practical steps - goal setting, motivation, and challenging limiting beliefs so clients can move toward what matters to them.
He has long experience with alcohol and drug related difficulties and has contributed to recovery education through documentary work and teaching. That background informs how he supports people facing addiction and relapse concerns. He also brings experience addressing intimacy and sexuality topics linked to recovery.
Burt describes therapy as a collaborative process. He asks clients to help set priorities and to take an active role in tracking progress. He encourages regular goal checking and time-framed steps to measure change.
Outside clinical work he has co-produced recovery documentaries and taught on alcohol studies topics. He and his wife published a book that reflects recovery themes. Those projects reflect a sustained interest in reducing stigma and supporting long-term recovery.
How sessions work
How his approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting. It helps people clarify what they want and feel and supports self-directed change. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at thoughts and behaviors and uses practical exercises to reduce anxiety, depression, or addictive patterns. Existential Therapy examines meaning, choice, and responsibility and can help when life changes or grief prompt big questions about purpose and direction.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Burt collaborates with each person to decide which methods to try first. He uses client feedback and progress on goals to adjust strategies as therapy continues.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises, homework, and goal tracking to an online setting so therapeutic work continues with practical steps and measurable goals.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
50+ years
Listed in
Utah, California
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he address related to family?
He lists relationship and family concerns among his specialties and helps individuals work through family conflict and related stress.
How would he describe his therapy style?
He emphasizes a collaborative, goal-focused approach that challenges limiting beliefs and builds motivation.
How much experience does he bring?
He has 50 years of professional experience in clinical work, teaching, and recovery-related projects.
What are his credentials and location?
He is an LCSW licensed in California and Utah and practices from Utah.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions billed and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What do I do to begin working together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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