- CBT techniques
- Solution focused work
- Client centered approach
About Brian
Brian Sobieski is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor in New Jersey with 25 years of experience. He works with adults on stress, anxiety, mood concerns including bipolar and depression, and on life changes such as parenting and blended family issues. He also addresses relationship and intimacy concerns, trauma and grief, career questions, and areas like ADHD and compassion fatigue.
He uses a brief, solution-focused style that aims to build practical coping skills. Sessions often include cognitive behavioral techniques and exercises to change unhelpful thinking and behavior. He also draws on client-centered ideas to prioritize what the person already does well and wants to keep doing.
Brian frames work around clear goals and steady skill building. That can mean short-term coaching for a specific problem or longer work on recurring patterns like codependency or communication problems. He discusses anger, guilt, shame, and family of origin issues in straightforward language and offers steps to reduce overwhelm.
People in stepfamilies and blended households often face routine merging, loyalty conflicts, and co-parenting stress. He will talk through practical ways to set boundaries, improve communication, and manage difficult conversations with ex-partners or new partners while keeping daily life functioning.
Sessions are conducted in English and he accepts international clients. Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, a short matching questionnaire is completed and a first session is scheduled.
How his approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and following the person's priorities. In practice this means the therapist asks about what matters most, checks in on goals, and adjusts the session to the client's immediate needs. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors. It is useful for anxiety, depression, panic, and many everyday problems by teaching practical tools and small behavioral experiments.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to pick methods that match goals and preferences. That may mean combining CBT skills, solution-focused steps, and client-centered conversation to address blended family issues, communication problems, or mood concerns.
The original biography does not specify which online session formats are used, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy schedule, shorten travel time, and allow quick check-ins between in-person visits. They also make it simpler to continue work when routines change, for example during moves or shifts in caregiving responsibilities.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
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Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
25+ years
Listed in
New Jersey
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, bipolar and depression, trauma, grief, relationship issues, parenting, ADHD, and blended family concerns among others.
What is his general approach in sessions?
He uses a brief, solution-focused model paired with cognitive behavioral techniques and client-centered ideas to build coping skills and practical strategies.
How much experience does he have?
He has 25 years of experience working as a counselor with adults on a wide range of life and mental health concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor licensed in New Jersey and practices from that state.
Which languages and international options are offered?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current online session options before booking.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
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.