- Thoughts and everyday habits
- Collaborative goal setting
- Utah LMFT
About Damon
Damon Bryan is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) based in Utah with over 21 years of experience. He helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strains, trauma, and substance use. He creates a calm, nonjudgmental space where thoughts and everyday habits can be brought into the open and talked through.
Damon favors a collaborative style. He works with each person to set clear goals and to choose practical steps that fit their life. Sessions focus on identifying unhelpful thinking and small behavior changes that build steadier routines.
His work draws on cognitive behavioral techniques to spot patterns of thought and behavior that keep problems going. He also uses Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills for emotion regulation and stress tolerance, and EMDR-informed approaches when trauma memories need different kinds of processing.
Damon emphasizes the match between therapist and client. He listens for what matters most and adjusts the approach as needed. That means therapy can be skills-based, insight-oriented, or a mix, depending on goals.
He recognizes taking the first step can be hard and aims to make the process straightforward. Damon supports people as they practice new habits, manage life changes, and build more useful ways of thinking and acting.
Damon favors a collaborative style. He works with each person to set clear goals and to choose practical steps that fit their life. Sessions focus on identifying unhelpful thinking and small behavior changes that build steadier routines.
His work draws on cognitive behavioral techniques to spot patterns of thought and behavior that keep problems going. He also uses Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills for emotion regulation and stress tolerance, and EMDR-informed approaches when trauma memories need different kinds of processing.
Damon emphasizes the match between therapist and client. He listens for what matters most and adjusts the approach as needed. That means therapy can be skills-based, insight-oriented, or a mix, depending on goals.
He recognizes taking the first step can be hard and aims to make the process straightforward. Damon supports people as they practice new habits, manage life changes, and build more useful ways of thinking and acting.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
AddictionsLGBTGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional focus areas
Adoption and foster careAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesGender dysphoriaImpulsivityInfidelityJealousyVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSexual assault and abuseSmoking / vaping cessationSomatizationTraumatic brain injury
Therapeutic approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Gottman MethodMindfulness TherapyNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems
Experience
21+ years
Credentials
Utah
Languages
English
Approaches you can expect in online sessions
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and change small daily habits that keep problems going. It is often used for anxiety, depression, stress, and managing mood swings.Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) focuses on building concrete skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and effective communication. Those skills can help people handle intense feelings and relationship conflicts more calmly.
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) can be used when traumatic memories are causing ongoing distress. It aims to reduce the intensity of those memories so they interfere less with daily life.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what feels useful. Together they decide whether to emphasize skills practice, trauma processing, or a blend of techniques.
Please confirm the current online session options before booking. Many people find online sessions help them fit therapy into busy schedules, make it easier to keep appointments, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Licensed professionals can coach concrete skills, review progress, and support changes to everyday thinking and behavior through remote sessions.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Damon commonly address?
He helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family difficulties, trauma and abuse, addictions, grief, parenting and many related issues listed in his specialties.
What is his approach in sessions?
Sessions are collaborative and practical. He focuses on clear goals, examining thoughts and everyday habits, and teaching coping skills to use between meetings.
How much experience does he have?
He brings 21 years of professional experience working with a range of concerns including mood, trauma, relationship, and addiction issues.
What credentials and location are on record?
He holds the Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist credential (LMFT) in Utah and practices from that state.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can I work with him from another country?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.