Burton "Burt" Swaim, LCSW

Utah · 50 years in practice

Burton "Burt" Swaim is a licensed clinical social worker with five decades of experience helping people make real changes.

License and registration

LCSW, Utah: 11201705-3501 · expires September 2026
LCSW, California: 2658 · expires February 2027
NPI: 1295905784 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 50
Languages: English

Details are as listed on the therapist's public professional profile. You can check the license with the issuing state board, and the NPI with the national registry.

About Burton

Burton "Burt" Swaim is a licensed clinical social worker with five decades of experience helping people make real changes. He focuses on practical steps to reduce anxiety and stress, rebuild self-esteem, and move past addiction and grief. Burt invites clients to set clear goals and take part in each step of the process.

He creates a calm, nonjudgmental space where thoughts, feelings, and behaviors can be talked through. Sessions involve identifying barriers, sharpening motivation, and practicing new ways to meet life goals.

Background and approach

He often helps people recover confidence after loss, trauma, or relationship difficulties. Burt blends an existential perspective with client-centered care and cognitive behavioral tools. That means he pays attention to meaning and personal choices while also using hands-on strategies to change unhelpful thoughts and habits.

The mix is tailored to the person in front of him and the problems they bring. His background includes long work in substance use recovery, films and education focused on alcoholism, and consultation on public programs. This history informs his approach to addiction and process-related struggles.

He supports practical steps toward renewed daily life and healthier patterns. Therapy is collaborative and goal-oriented with Burt. He asks people what they want to work on, helps set achievable targets, and tracks progress over time.

His style is encouraging and direct, aimed at helping people build more comfort, purpose, and success in their lives.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Burton lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
Intimacy-related issues
Self esteem
Depression
Coping with life changes
Addictions
Relationship issues
Family conflicts
Trauma and abuse
Grief
Anger management
Aging and geriatric issues
Hospice and end-of-life counseling
Infidelity
Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)

Approaches Burton names

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Online support

Therapeutic approaches and online support

Existential therapy helps people look at meaning, personal choice, and how they want to live. It can be useful for those wrestling with purpose, life transitions, grief, or big questions about identity and values. Client-centered therapy centers on the person's own goals and experiences. The therapist listens with respect, reflects concerns back, and helps clients find their own direction. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and habits and practicing concrete changes to improve mood and behavior.

Finding the right mix of these approaches is part of the work together. Burt will discuss goals and preferences and collaborate on which methods to use. He tailors the plan to what a person needs and adjusts as progress is made.

Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to make therapy fit into daily life. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when that is helpful. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to use video. Live chat and text messaging are useful for brief check-ins, follow-up notes, or support between longer sessions. These options aim to increase flexibility so therapy can continue around work, caregiving, or other commitments.

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Questions people ask

What kinds of problems does Burt help with?

He helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, anger, relationship and intimacy concerns, addiction and process addiction, trauma and other life changes.

What is his general therapy style?

He combines a client-centered approach with existential ideas and cognitive behavioral tools, focusing on meaning, choice, and practical strategies to change thoughts and behaviors.

How much clinical experience does he have?

He brings 50 years of professional experience working in psychotherapy, recovery education, and related consulting roles.

Which credentials and region apply to his practice?

He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with credentials in California and Utah and practices from Utah.

In what languages are sessions offered?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the United States work with him?

He does not accept international clients at this time.

What session formats are available?

Work can be done by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.

How are fees and getting started handled?

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