Thank you for showing interest in me. I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and a veteran. I have experience in helping clients with stress, anxiety, trauma, abuse, coping with grief, coping with loss, motivation, self-esteem, & confidence. I also have experience working with coping with life changes and addiction. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment.
Due to the complexity of a human being’s experiential reality and biology, I believe that an Integrative approach is beneficial due to the flexibility that an Integrative approach provides. An Integrative approach aims to address the whole person by considering their mental health, physical health, and spirituality in a unified way. Compared to other therapeutic approaches, an Integrative approach combines techniques and ideas from various therapeutic schools of thought to tailor treatment to an individual's unique needs. I am also trained in Eye Movement, Desensitization, and Reprocessing (EMDR) and use EMDR combined with an integrative approach to provide my clients with lasting relief. EMDR is an Evidence-Based treatment modality, and uses bilateral stimulation to help process and release distressing and traumatic memories. I also have extensive experience working with veterans and first responders, and use a "mission-focused mindset" to help veterans and first responders overcome challenges associated with a variety of mental health issues.
Above all, I believe that we all have a story that needs to be heard. I entered the mental health field after going through therapy myself and understand the importance of being heard by an empathic, objective, and healthy professional.
Additional areas of focus: Abandonment, Attachment issues, Body image, Chronic pain, illness, and disability, Codependency, Communication problems, Control issues, Divorce and separation, Domestic violence, Drug and alcohol addiction, Emptiness, Family problems, Fatherhood issues, First responder issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Men's issues, Veteran and Armed Forces Issues, Paranoia, Phobias, Post-traumatic stress, Self-love, Social anxiety and phobia, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
FL LMHC MH25725
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I’ve had a really positive experience with Brian. He is compassionate, patient, and truly listen without judgment. I always feel heard and supported during sessions. Therapy has helped me gain clarity and better coping tools, and I’m grateful for the progress I’ve made. I would highly recommend Brian to anyone looking for a caring and professional therapist.
Written on Feb 03, 2026 after therapy with Brian for 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, and adhd
Brian is the best therapist I’ve ever had.
Written on Jan 16, 2026 after therapy with Brian for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Brian is a great listener and helps me view difficulties in my life differently. He has taught me some valuable skills in a short amount of time. He's a great therapist!
Written on Aug 21, 2025 after therapy with Brian for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, and stress, anxiety