Dr. Sidney Dang, UT Psychologist

Utah · 14 years in practice

Dr. Sidney Dang uses an experiential and existential approach to help people facing stress, anxiety, addiction, depression, and life transitions.

License and registration

Psychologist, Utah: 9434459-2501 · expires September 2026
NPI: 1790111342 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 14
Languages: English

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About Sidney

Dr. Sidney Dang uses an experiential and existential approach to help people facing stress, anxiety, addiction, depression, and life transitions. He emphasizes being present in sessions and helping clients name what matters to them.

Dr. Dang draws on practical skills and regular conversation to help people move toward their goals. He takes a client-centered, strengths-based stance that keeps the person’s values and preferences central.

He mixes in therapies such as cognitive behavioral methods and mindfulness skills when those tools match a person’s goals.

Background and approach

Sessions often include talking through difficult feelings, trying small behavior changes, and practicing ways to cope with stress and low mood. Dr. Dang brings 14 years of experience across settings including independent practice, community mental health, residential treatment, hospitals, and schools.

He has written on how diagnostic labels can obscure trauma and has contributed a book chapter on using hip-hop culture in therapy. He has presented at conferences about multicultural and experiential methods and about adolescents’ subjective experiences. He holds the credential UT Psychologist 9434459-2501 and works with adults in Utah.

Sessions are offered in English and can address concerns such as grief, relationship issues, ADHD, parenting stress, compassion fatigue, and process or substance addictions. People meet with him by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging. Starting is done by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling according to therapist availability.

Focus areas and approaches

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

Stress, Anxiety
Addictions
Family conflicts
Depression
Compassion fatigue
LGBT
Relationship issues
Trauma and abuse
Grief
Sleeping disorders
Parenting issues
Self esteem
Coping with life changes
ADHD
Abandonment
Attachment issues
Autism and Asperger Syndrome
Blended family issues
Drug and alcohol addiction
Emptiness
Family of origin issues
Family problems
Guilt and shame
Impulsivity
Men's issues
Multicultural concerns
Prejudice and discrimination
Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Smoking / vaping cessation
Social anxiety and phobia
Workplace issues
Young adult issues

Approaches Sidney names

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Online support

Therapeutic approaches and online options

Dr. Dang draws on existential ideas to help people face questions about meaning, purpose, and what matters most. He encourages people to name the values that guide them and to make choices that align with those values. Attachment-based work focuses on how past relationships shape current patterns, and it helps people understand and change repeated ways of relating when those patterns cause distress.

He also uses client-centered methods that emphasize listening, respect, and the client’s own goals. These approaches are used collaboratively; the therapist and client decide together which methods fit best for the person’s needs and life. Adjustments are common as goals and circumstances change over time.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is useful for a full conversation with visual cues. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in suits the day. Live chat and messaging let people share brief updates or work through skills between longer sessions. These formats make scheduling more flexible and help therapy fit into work, school, or caregiving routines.

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Questions people ask

What issues does Dr. Dang address in therapy?

He works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship concerns, grief, sleeping problems, parenting strain, ADHD, and related areas like attachment and family of origin issues.

What is his style in sessions?

He uses a client-centered, strengths-based style and incorporates existential and experiential elements to help people clarify values and meaning while building coping skills.

What background does he bring to therapy?

He has 14 years of experience across independent practice, community mental health, residential treatment, hospitals, and schools, and has published and presented on multicultural and experiential approaches.

What are his credentials and where is he based?

He is listed as UT Psychologist 9434459-2501 and practices in Utah.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with him?

He is not currently accepting international clients.

What session formats does he offer?

He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.

How do I begin therapy with him?

Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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