Dr. Sidney Dang

UT Psychologist 9434459-2501

Utah

Motivation-focused, client-centered psychologist

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At a glance

Credentials

UT Psychologist 9434459-2501

License

Psychologist, Utah / 9434459-2501

NPI

1790111342

Experience

14 years

Languages

English

Location

Utah

Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.

1. • Motivational Interviewing
   • Skill building
   • Culturally aware

   About Sidney

   Dr. Sidney Dang uses a client-centered approach that puts people and their goals first. He blends Motivational Interviewing with practical strategies so clients can find motivation and take steps that matter. Dr. Dang aims to be present and to help people build skills that fit their lives.

   He trained at The Chicago School of Professional Psychology and brings 14 years of experience working across settings. That includes time in private practice, community mental health, residential treatment, hospitals, and schools. This range helps him tailor sessions to different life situations and stresses.

   Sessions focus on concrete problems like anxiety, stress, depression, addictions, sleep trouble, and coping with life changes. He also helps people facing identity and relationship concerns, parenting strain, grief, and burnout. Additional areas include attachment struggles, ADHD, multicultural issues, and process addictions such as gambling or compulsive behaviors.

   Dr. Dang combines Motivational Interviewing with Attachment-Based, Client-Centered, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy techniques. That mix supports both short-term goals and deeper change. He draws on research and writing experience to inform a pragmatic, culturally aware practice.

   People can expect clear conversation, skill-building, and collaboration on next steps. He works in English and practices in Utah as a UT Psychologist 9434459-2501. To begin, follow the site's Start Therapy process and complete the short matching questionnaire to schedule a first appointment.

2. How different approaches guide online sessions

   Motivational Interviewing helps people clarify what matters to them and find inner reasons to change. It uses open questions and reflection to build motivation and is useful for addictions, procrastination, or when someone feels stuck.
   
   Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape current patterns. It helps people notice how they connect, respond to closeness, and work on more secure ways of relating when attachment issues or family of origin concerns cause pain.
   
   Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening, acceptance, and meeting people where they are. It creates space for someone to name priorities and build practical steps toward them.
   
   Choosing the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the client about their needs, goals, and preferences and together map a plan that feels right. That plan can shift as progress unfolds, keeping the process collaborative.
   
   If you are considering online therapy, confirm the session formats available before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also let people continue with care while living in different parts of the state. Ask about session length and scheduling options when you complete the matching questionnaire so appointments fit your everyday life.

4. Areas of expertise

   Primary focus

   Stress, AnxietyAddictionsFamily conflictsDepressionCompassion fatigue

   Also works with

   LGBTRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseGriefSleeping disordersParenting issuesSelf esteemCoping with life changesADHD

   Additional focus areas

   AbandonmentAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBlended family issuesDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsGuilt and shameImpulsivityMen's issuesMulticultural concernsPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Smoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

   Therapeutic approaches

   Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Existential TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

   Experience

   14+ years

   Listed in

   Utah

   Languages

   English

5. Frequently asked questions

   What concerns does Dr. Dang address?

   He works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, grief, sleep problems, parenting strain, relationship issues, trauma and related concerns such as attachment and abandonment.

   What is his therapy style like?

   He uses a client-centered, strengths-based style and blends Motivational Interviewing with practical strategies to help people set and reach goals.

   How long has he been practicing?

   Dr. Dang has 14 years of experience across private practice, community mental health, residential treatment, hospitals, and schools.

   What are his credentials and location?

   He practices in Utah as a UT Psychologist 9434459-2501 and trained at The Chicago School of Professional Psychology.

   Does he offer sessions in other languages?

   Sessions are offered in English.

   Can international clients work with him?

   He is not currently accepting international clients.

   How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?

   Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

   How do I get started with therapy?

   Select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

6. Online talk therapy is not emergency or medical care. Stopping or cutting down alcohol or other drugs can be unsafe without medical advice. In immediate danger? Crisis numbers

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