I earned a Master of Arts in Counseling from Spring Arbor University in 2017. I am currently an elementary/middle school counselor (since 2018) and bring the insight and experience that comes from working with children in an urban public school setting. Counseling is a holistic and personal experience. In our sessions, I will create a safe environment in which we will explore current experiences, thoughts, and behaviors. We will explore opportunities for change and growth. I will ask you to be an involved participant and will suggest activities and media for you to participate in. You are free to discontinue therapy at any time, but I would like this to be a mutual decision between us. I may choose to discontinue therapy if you get violent, abusive, engage in illegal activity in the office, or if you refuse to participate in therapy. In these cases, I will inform you in a letter or e-mail and will include referrals.
Additional areas of focus: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Depression, Adoption and Foster Care, BDSM, Kink, Alternative Sex Culture, Blended Family Issues, Caregiver issues and stress, Communication problems, Control issues, Divorce and separation, Family of Origin Issues, Family Problems, Fatherhood Issues, Forgiveness, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Men's issues, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders , Multicultural Concerns, Personality Disorders, Prejudice and Discrimination, Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling), Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-love, Sex Addiction, Workplace issues, Young Adult Issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy
MI LPC 6401019478
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Brian was an amazing listener and did a good job connecting with me and hearing my concerns. He helped me through some hard times and allowed me to achieve some perspective.
Written on Feb 26, 2023 after therapy with Brian for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, and adhd
Brain is kind, honest, and up front. I appreciate his wisdom, and guidance!
Written on Dec 21, 2022 after therapy with Brian for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd