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Damon Bryan

Supportive LMFT focused on practical change

LMFT Utah

Experience
21 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Family
Approaches
Gottman Method, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Languages
English
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About Damon

Damon Bryan is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in Utah with 21 years of clinical experience. He helps people facing depression, stress, anxiety, trauma, relationship strain, substance use, grief, and a wide range of life challenges.

Background and approach

Damon aims to make the first step feel less daunting by offering calm, practical support and clear goals. He creates a space where thoughts and feelings can be talked through without judgment.

Sessions focus on what matters most to the person in front of him, with a collaborative process to set and track goals. He emphasizes a strong working relationship as the foundation for change.

Damon uses a mix of approaches tailored to each person. He draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) for practical thinking and behavior work, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) for emotion regulation and coping skills, and the Gottman Method for couples-related communication and connection work.

He also uses Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and mindfulness-based techniques when trauma and stress need focused attention. People who prefer direct, structured sessions that still leave room for personal reflection often find his style a good fit.

He works with individuals and brings many years of experience into each appointment. Scheduling is arranged through the site's process and Damon generally keeps weekday hours.

He encourages potential clients to begin by completing the brief matching questionnaire so sessions can be planned around availability.

How Damon blends proven approaches for online care

Gottman Method work focuses on communication and connection. It offers concrete ways to improve how partners talk, manage conflict, and rebuild trust when relationships feel strained. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going and teaches practical techniques to change them. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, adds skills for managing intense emotions, tolerating distress, and improving interpersonal effectiveness.

Choosing the right approach is a team effort. Damon will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn't helped before. Together they will try methods that fit the issue at hand and adjust the plan as progress is seen.

Online sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video calls allow face-to-face interaction for skill practice and feedback. Phone sessions can work when bandwidth is limited or when a simpler check-in is needed. Chat and text formats let people send short updates or work through brief exercises between longer sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives and to continue momentum across weeks.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Damon address in therapy?
He supports people dealing with depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, relationship and family issues, addictions, grief, intimacy and self-esteem struggles, and many related concerns listed in his specialties.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
His approach is collaborative and practical. He focuses on setting clear goals, teaching skills, and building a strong working relationship to guide progress.
What is his professional background?
He is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with 21 years of clinical experience working with individuals on a range of emotional and relational issues.
Where is he licensed and based?
He holds an LMFT license in Utah and practices from that state.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available online?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging as session formats.
How is payment handled and what does therapy cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseDepression

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

Licensed in

Utah

Languages

English