- CBT methods
- Mindfulness practice
- Motivational interviewing
About Keith
Keith Brown is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW-R) with 13 years of experience based in New York. He works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and related concerns and supports those looking for practical help and coaching. Keith emphasizes working alongside clients as they address current problems and set new goals.
He believes clients know themselves best and treats them as active partners. Sessions focus on clear steps and real problems, not jargon. Keith adapts his way of working to what a person needs and checks in about progress often.
His approach pulls from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness to help with thoughts, behaviors, and coping skills. He also uses Motivational Interviewing to support change and Psychodynamic ideas to notice patterns from past experience that still matter today. These methods are blended into straightforward conversations and practical tasks between sessions.
Keith has worked with people from diverse family and cultural backgrounds. That experience informs how he talks about relationship strain, parenting concerns, career stress, and issues related to identity and sexuality. He also addresses challenges like sleep problems, grief, chronic illness, and caregiver stress.
People who prefer a direct, collaborative style and clear techniques tend to fit well with his practice. Before a first session he asks about current goals and what has worked or not worked in the past, then suggests concrete next steps.
How Keith integrates therapy methods with online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on understanding the person's perspective and making therapy feel collaborative. It involves open listening and checking in about what matters most to the client, which helps shape goals and the pace of work.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behavior. It uses practical exercises and small experiments to test unhelpful thinking and build new habits, which can help with anxiety, mood, and sleep problems.
Mindfulness Therapy teaches attention skills and simple exercises to reduce reactivity and improve focus. It is often paired with CBT tools to help people notice patterns in a calmer way and practice new responses.
Keith treats finding the right approach as a team effort. He will talk about your goals, try methods that fit your needs, and ask for feedback so the plan can change if needed. The aim is practical: try something, see what helps, and adjust together.
Session formats are not listed on the profile, so confirm available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into busy days, allow shorter check-ins, or avoid travel time. It also lets people choose setups that suit them best, such as audio-only visits when bandwidth is limited or video when visual cues help the conversation.
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Experience
13+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, relationship and parenting concerns, grief, sleep problems, career stress, and related issues listed on his profile.
How would you describe his approach in sessions?
He uses a collaborative, practical style that mixes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, mindfulness, and motivational techniques to set goals and try specific strategies.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 13 years of experience working with people from diverse family and cultural backgrounds on a wide range of concerns.
What are his credentials and location?
He is an LCSW-R licensed in New York and practices from that location.
Can I work with him if I live outside the United States?
He accepts international clients and offers sessions in English.
What session formats are offered?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the profile does not list specific formats.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.