- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
About Brian
He starts by listening to what feels most urgent. Then he works with clients to identify small, concrete steps they can try between meetings. Sessions often include practical tools from cognitive behavioral approaches and techniques to strengthen close relationships.
Brian also draws on attachment-based ideas to look at how early relationships shape current patterns. That helps when people feel stuck in cycles with partners or family members. He uses dialectical behavior strategies when emotions feel overwhelming and motivational techniques for substance use or addictive behaviors.
People come to him for a range of struggles - from workplace stress to grief after loss, or ongoing problems with trust and connection. He talks through what matters right now and helps clients build clearer ways to act on their goals. He does not promise outcomes but focuses on practical moves clients can use in daily life.
Sessions are conducted in English and follow the clinical methods listed in his profile. Prospective clients are asked to confirm current session options before booking. To begin, people follow the site's matching steps to schedule a first meeting.
License and NPI on record
- LPC
- Wisconsin · 4566 - 125
- NPI
- 1649404039
As listed on the therapist's profile. A license can be checked with the state board, and an NPI with the national NPI registry.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
20+ years
Credentials
Wisconsin
Languages
English
How Brian uses therapeutic approaches in online work
Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early bonds influence present relationships. It helps when patterns of distance, mistrust, or abandonment repeat in adult life and affect close connections.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It provides straightforward exercises to test unhelpful thinking and build different habits for anxiety, depression, and stress.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers practical tools for managing intense emotions and improving interpersonal effectiveness. Skills from DBT can help with emotional regulation and reducing reactive behavior.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, symptoms, and preferences and then recommend methods to try. That choice is collaborative and may change as therapy progresses.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm the current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, shorten commute time, and allow quick check-ins when needed. Phone sessions can require less bandwidth and work better for short updates, while video lets the therapist and client use gestures and facial cues during conversation. Overall the emphasis is on practical ways to make therapy part of everyday life rather than on promises of a specific result.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, and depression, plus family and attachment issues.
How would he approach feeling stuck in life or work?
He begins by listening and then uses practical steps and skill-building drawn from CBT and DBT to reduce overwhelm and test new behaviors.
What is his clinical background?
He has 20 years of experience as a licensed counselor and has worked across a range of concerns related to relationships, mood, and substance issues.
Where is he licensed and based?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Wisconsin.
Does he work in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Will he see clients outside the United States?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and services use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps do I take to start a session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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