- CBT techniques
- Solution-focused work
- Mindfulness tools
About Brian
Brian Sobieski is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in New Jersey with 25 years of clinical experience. He works with people facing stress, anxiety, bipolar disorder, depression, coping with life changes, relationship and intimacy concerns, grief, trauma and abuse, parenting questions, ADHD, and related issues.
He uses a short-term, practical approach that focuses on improving day-to-day functioning. Sessions often emphasize solution-focused methods and cognitive behavioral techniques. Brian centers discussions on concrete skills and strategies people can use between sessions.
In practice he leans on Client-Centered Therapy ideas, listening to each person’s goals and adjusting the work to what helps them most. Mindfulness tools are used to help manage strong emotions and moment-to-moment reactions. Motivational Interviewing supports people who want to make changes but are unsure where to start.
Brian draws on many years of work with individuals, couples, and families. He describes his work as brief and results-oriented, aiming to strengthen existing resources and build coping skills. He also brings experience with blended family issues, communication problems, guilt and shame, and veteran and armed forces issues.
Appointments take place in New Jersey and sessions are conducted in English. International clients are accepted; confirm session arrangements when booking. Costs vary by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
How Brian’s approaches translate to online work
Brian commonly uses Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Mindfulness Therapy. Client-Centered Therapy means the therapist listens and helps shape sessions around the person’s goals and experiences. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and practicing specific skills to change behavior and reduce distress. Mindfulness Therapy offers attention and grounding exercises to reduce reactivity and manage intense emotions. Finding the right mix of these approaches is part of the work together. Brian will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their goals, preferences, and daily demands. That may mean trying a few techniques early on and adjusting based on what helps in real life. Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Many people find that remote sessions make it easier to fit counseling into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. Online work can also let a person use mindfulness or behavioral exercises in the environments where they want to apply them, with the therapist offering guidance and practice that carry into everyday life.Areas of expertise
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Experience
25+ years
Listed in
New Jersey
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, bipolar disorder, depression, trauma and related issues such as grief, relationship and intimacy concerns, parenting, ADHD, and life changes.
What is his therapeutic style?
He uses a brief, solution-focused model with cognitive behavioral techniques and client-centered principles to build practical coping skills.
How much experience does he have?
He has 25 years of experience working in counseling settings with individuals, couples, and families.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in New Jersey and practices from that state.
Can I work with him if I live in another country?
He accepts international clients; confirm the session arrangements when you start the process.
What session formats are offered?
Session formats are not specified here; please confirm current format options before booking.
How does payment and cost work?
Costs vary with location. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.