- Client-centered focus
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Emotionally-Focused methods
About Brian
Brian Olden is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in California with 45 years of experience. He works with adults on relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, depression, anxiety, grief, parenting, and other life changes. Sessions aim to set clear goals and build practical strategies to handle day-to-day problems.
Olden frames therapy as a collaborative process. He helps people identify strengths and use them to move forward. He has experience with military and sexual trauma and with adults facing various forms of trauma. He also brings sensitivity to cultural differences from years living abroad.
In practice he combines several approaches to fit the issue at hand. He uses client-centered methods to focus on what matters most to the person. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps challenge unhelpful thoughts and create new behaviors. He also works with emotionally focused and narrative methods when relationships and personal stories are central to the problem.
Many clients seek him out during big transitions. He has worked with people adjusting to new relationships, job changes, chronic illness, caregiving roles, and blended family concerns. He helps people make plans and practice conversations that feel hard to start.
His style is straightforward and practical. Sessions focus on small steps that are easy to try between appointments. People who want clear goals and usable tools find his way of working useful.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the person’s own goals and concerns. In practice this means the therapist listens and follows what the client wants to work on, helping the client name and prioritize problems. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going. It uses practical exercises and homework to test new ways of thinking and acting, useful for anxiety, depression, and stress. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) concentrates on emotions in relationships and helps people understand interaction patterns and respond differently to close others.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the client about their goals, symptoms, and preferences, and together they’ll decide which methods to try first. That choice can change as therapy progresses, and adjustments are expected.
The biography does not specify which online formats are offered, so confirm current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. They also let people use video or audio depending on comfort and bandwidth. Licensed professionals can adapt CBT worksheets, emotion-focused conversations, and client-centered check-ins to a remote setting so the work can continue when in-person meetings aren’t practical.
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Experience
45+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with adults on relationship issues, trauma and abuse, depression, anxiety, grief, parenting, stress, and related concerns such as blended family issues and caregiving strain.
How would you describe his therapy style?
His style is collaborative and practical. He sets clear goals with the client and focuses on steps to try between sessions.
How much experience does he have?
He has 45 years of clinical experience working with adults, and experience addressing military and sexual trauma as well as life transitions.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, CA LCSW, and practices in California.
Which languages are supported and can international clients sign up?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin the process?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is for adults and is not emergency care, mediation or legal advice. If you or a child are in danger, use the emergency numbers. Find someone else by name.