- Recovery perspective
- Problem solving focus
- Mindfulness practice
About Brian
Brian Hunt is a licensed independent social worker with 15 years of experience. He draws on long involvement in mental health and addiction work and speaks directly to people who are looking for steady, practical support. He is open about his own recovery from addiction and uses that perspective to connect with clients facing similar struggles.
He focuses on clear listening and hands-on problem solving. Sessions tend to center on what is happening now and what steps a person can try between meetings. Brian uses mindfulness in daily life to help clients manage stress, cravings, and heavy emotions.
Clients bring many concerns, including anxiety, depression, mood disorders, trauma, and substance use issues. He also helps with codependency, communication problems, grief from separation, and struggles with purpose or isolation. The work often blends practical coping tools with goals that matter to each person.
Brian draws on approaches like cognitive behavioral methods, dialectical strategies, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused techniques. He aims to be an active ally in recovery rather than a distant expert. Meetings are collaborative and focused on small, doable changes.
People who prefer straightforward talk and clear next steps may find his style useful. Sessions are conducted in English and follow the processes described when booking, including a short matching questionnaire to start the intake process.
Approach options and online therapy
CBT, or cognitive behavioral therapy, focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them against real-life actions to change mood and behavior. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and persistent negative thinking. DBT, dialectical behavior therapy, blends acceptance with change and teaches concrete skills for handling intense emotions, distress, and relationship conflicts. Motivational interviewing is a conversational style that helps people find their own reasons to change and build motivation for recovery.Choosing an approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals, preferences, and what has helped or not helped in the past. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust the plan as progress is made.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm the available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. For many people, virtual sessions make it simpler to use skills between appointments and keep continuity when life gets disruptive.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
15+ years
Credentials
Ohio
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Brian address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, mood disorders, trauma, and addiction-related issues. Additional areas include codependency, communication problems, and life changes like divorce and separation.
What is his therapeutic style like?
Sessions emphasize active listening, practical problem solving, and small steps between meetings. Mindfulness and goal-focused techniques are used to manage emotions and cravings.
What is his background and experience?
He brings 15 years of experience in mental health and addictions work and draws on lived experience in recovery from addiction.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He holds an LISW, which stands for Licensed Independent Social Worker, and is located in Ohio.
Are sessions available in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English. He is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats does he offer?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not specify formats. The booking flow provides details on how sessions are conducted.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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