- Stress and anxiety
- Attachment issues
- CBT and DBT methods
About Sidney
Dr. Sidney Dang is a UT Psychologist (UT Psychologist 9434459-2501) with 14 years of clinical experience in Utah. He works with adults facing stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship problems, depression, parenting strain, grief, and challenges common in early adulthood. He also lists ADHD, sleep problems, trauma and abuse, and LGBT concerns among his focus areas.
Sidney practices in a client-centered way. He aims to be present in sessions and to teach practical skills people can use between meetings. He integrates approaches such as attachment-focused work, cognitive behavioral techniques, and dialectical strategies to address patterns that keep someone stuck.
He has worked across private practice, community mental health, residential treatment, hospitals, and schools. That variety informs how he adapts sessions for different day-to-day realities, like balancing school, work, and relationships.
His background includes research and writing on how labels can mask trauma and on using cultural tools like hip-hop in therapy. He has presented at professional conferences on multicultural and experiential methods and has experience studying adolescents' subjective experiences.
People looking for help with early adult transitions - leaving home, starting work, worrying about relationships, or feeling behind - may find his practical, skill-focused sessions helpful. Before booking, confirm the current session options and formats he offers through the site.
How his therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on patterns in close relationships and how early bonds shape current trust and closeness. Online sessions can use conversation and exercises to map those patterns and practice new ways of connecting. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behavior and teaches concrete skills to change unhelpful patterns. In online meetings clients learn and practice coping strategies, behavioral experiments, and thought records that fit daily life.Finding the right approach is part of the work. He approaches that choice collaboratively, listening to what matters most, trying methods, and adjusting plans based on what helps. Sessions are a mix of talking, skill coaching, and short practice tasks to try between meetings.
The biography does not list specific session formats here, so confirm the current online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy around classes, work shifts, or commutes. They also allow for shorter check-ins when schedules are tight and let people use tools like worksheets and screen sharing during a meeting to practice skills in real time.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
14+ years
Listed in
Utah
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he focus on?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship issues, grief, parenting strain, sleep problems, ADHD, trauma and related concerns.
How would he approach sessions with someone new?
He uses a client-centered style and teaches practical skills. He integrates methods like attachment work, CBT, and DBT depending on needs.
How many years has he practiced?
He has 14 years of experience across private practice, community mental health, residential treatment, hospitals, and schools.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is a UT Psychologist (UT Psychologist 9434459-2501) and is located in Utah.
What languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the country work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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