Burton "Burt" Swaim, LCSW

Burton "Burt" Swaim is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with five decades of professional experience, licensed to practice in both California and Utah. He combines extensive clinical training with a depth of life experience to support people working through stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, trauma, grief, relationship and intimacy challenges, and the transitions that come with aging and end-of-life concerns.

He emphasizes goal setting, motivation, and rebuilding self-esteem, helping individuals identify and challenge patterns that limit personal potential. His approach is collaborative - he works with each person to set achievable objectives, encourages active participation in the therapeutic process, and fosters an accepting environment where thoughts, feelings, and behaviors can be explored without judgment.

Swaim has long been involved in recovery-focused education and media. He co-produced documentary work supporting recovery from alcohol and chemical dependency, including the film Living Sober Class of '76, which earned strong praise in the field. He has served as guest faculty on alcohol studies topics, consulted on public programs related to substance misuse, and assisted with initiatives to expand treatment funding. He and his wife Shirley authored Rebirth of the Broken Branches', a true love story that highlights positive aspects of recovery and is under consideration for a televised adaptation by an Academy Award winning writer.

Throughout his career he has supported veterans, families, and individuals facing addiction, process-related compulsions, hospice and end-of-life matters, and relationship difficulties. He brings a patient, encouraging presence to therapy and focuses on helping people build confidence, renew purpose, and make steady progress toward a more fulfilling life.