- Solution focused
- Strengths based
- Goal oriented
About Brian
Brian Sobieski is a licensed professional counselor who helps people handle stress, anxiety, mood shifts, and relationship struggles. He offers straightforward guidance for common life problems like depression, coping with change, grief, and codependency. His manner is practical and focused on helping clients find clearer ways to manage day-to-day life.
He trained at Montclair State University and holds a Master’s degree in Counseling. Brian brings 25 years of experience in clinical work and supervision, and he uses brief, goal-oriented methods to help people make progress sooner. He draws on cognitive behavioral ideas to identify unhelpful thoughts and actions and replace them with more effective habits.
Sessions emphasize the person’s strengths and build practical coping skills. Brian often uses solution-focused strategies to set small, achievable goals each week. Mindfulness techniques and motivational interviewing are added when they fit a client’s needs or preferences.
Clients can expect clear, work-ready tools to practice between sessions. Brian aims to improve functioning in everyday routines and relationships rather than long academic explanations. He also supports people navigating career stress, parenting concerns, intimacy issues, and recovery from trauma or loss.
If someone is unsure where to start, Brian encourages a short conversation to clarify goals and next steps. Prospective clients should confirm current session options before booking and note that sessions are offered in English and available to international clients.
How these approaches work online
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and understanding each person’s goals. The therapist offers empathy and reflection to help clients identify what matters most and to guide their own solutions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and gives practical exercises to change unhelpful patterns. These methods are useful for anxiety, depression, codependency, and coping with life changes.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, try methods that fit those goals, and adjust as needed. This collaborative process helps match techniques to what a person finds most helpful and realistic in daily life.
Session formats are not specified here, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also lets people use written exercises, screen sharing for worksheets, and guided mindfulness practices during the session. Licensed professionals aim to adapt sessions so tools and homework fit into a client’s everyday routine.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
25+ years
Credentials
New Jersey
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Brian focus on?
He works with stress, anxiety, bipolar and depression, grief, trauma, relationship and intimacy issues, codependency, parenting concerns, ADHD, career stress, and related mood or panic concerns.
How would you describe his therapy style?
His approach is brief and solution-focused, using clear goals and practical steps. Cognitive behavioral and mindfulness techniques are used to change thoughts and habits.
What is his clinical background?
He has a Master’s degree in Counseling from Montclair State University and about 25 years of professional experience, including clinical supervision.
Where is he based and licensed?
He practices from New Jersey and holds the LPC credential, listed as NJ LPC in his background.
Do sessions happen in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
Current session formats are not specified here; please confirm the available formats when scheduling so you know what options are offered.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule based on the therapist’s availability.
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