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Brian Simpson, LICSW

Stress, Anxiety Addictions Relationships Grief Depression
Video Phone Live Chat Messaging

About me

I have been in clinical practice nearly thirty years and am generally perceived as a kind and wise man. I am aware of the latest psychotherapeutic strategies and offer cutting edge treatment recommendations if unable to provide them directly. Influences are: Virgina Satir, Joseph Campbell, Joseph Goldstein, Victor Frankle, Eckhart Tolle. I encourage most clients to begin some awareness "mindfulness" practice. This will increase awareness of subconscious thoughts and beliefs and accelerate the process of treatment. I am goal focused and remain that way throughout. All work is centered on increasing awareness of the unconscious and subconscious thought patterns that perpetuate maladaptive behavior and human misery. Short term and crisis oriented situations are a preference. I am presently giving special attention to awareness of and recovery from narcissistic relationships. "Mind and awareness are different things" "Awareness is Healing in Itself"

Professional experience

31yrs in practice
Stress, Anxiety Addictions Relationships Grief Depression

Additional areas of focus: Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Intimacy-related issues, Eating disorders, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Coaching, ADHD, Abandonment, Attachment issues, Avoidant Personality, Body image, Codependency, Commitment Issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Coping with Natural or Human-Caused Disaster, Dependent Personality, Dissociation, Divorce and separation, Drug and Alcohol Addiction, Eating and Food-Related Issues, Emptiness, Family Problems, Fatherhood Issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Men's issues, Mood disorders , Narcissism, Obsessions, Compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Paranoia, Phobias, Post-traumatic stress, Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling), Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-Harm, Sexual Dysfunction, Sexuality, Smoking/Vaping Cessation, Social anxiety and phobia, Workplace issues

Clinical approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Existential Therapy, Hypnotherapy, Jungian Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy

Services offered

Video
Phone
Live Chat
Messaging

License information

MA LICSW 1023260

Reviews

These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Brian Simpson. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.

Brian, Has been really great with me. He listens to what i have to say and gives great advice to either make the situation better for myself and makes sure I’m on the right path to happiness.

Written on Apr 24, 2023 after therapy with Brian for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and addictions

Beyond grateful to be his client

Written on Jan 09, 2023 after therapy with Brian for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, self esteem, and adhd

Brian is a thoughtful, insightful, and caring therapist who is always respectful and encouraging. He has made a great difference in my journey this year.

Written on Dec 13, 2022 after therapy with Brian for 10 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coaching, and adhd

I’ve had a few sessions with Brian now. Great therapist and person. Very good at listening and giving subtle but powerful feedback and recommendations. I feel like I’m on a better path than I was before speaking to Brian.

Written on Nov 25, 2022 after therapy with Brian for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd

A rare breed of therapists - Brian is easily among the best this world will know and his custom-tailored advice aims to dissolve pain on the first go. You are in good hands if you get the honor of working with him.

Written on Nov 05, 2022 after therapy with Brian for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, and sleeping disorders

Brian is a great therapist, actively listens, give his perspective and is a true professional. I would recommend Brian to anyone in need of services.

Written on Sep 17, 2022 after therapy with Brian for 3 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, and intimacy-related issues