Works with
How Brian works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LISW
- Licensed in
- Ohio
- Years in practice
- 15
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Brian
Brian Hunt is a Licensed Independent Social Worker with 15 years of experience helping people work through addiction, mood problems, and stress. He draws on personal experience in recovery to offer practical support and steady, nonjudgmental listening. His approach is direct and simple: focus on what needs to change today and build from there.
Clients can expect problem-solving alongside emotional support. He uses straightforward tools to manage anger, anxiety, depression, and substance issues.
Background and approach
Sessions aim to break problems into small steps that feel doable rather than overwhelming. Brian often blends skill-building with conversations about values and motivation. He helps people choose actions that match their goals and keeps the work grounded in real life.
For those facing relationship strain, communication issues, or life transitions, he focuses on clear, teachable skills. Mindfulness and grounding strategies appear alongside cognitive techniques to shift unhelpful thinking patterns. Motivation-focused conversations are used when someone is unsure about change.
The result is a practical mix tailored to what each person needs right now. He practices in Ohio and leads sessions in English. Brian aims to be an active ally in recovery, offering steady guidance while encouraging personal responsibility and small, sustained steps forward.
What Brian works with
Everything Brian lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Brian's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Trauma and abuse
- Anger management
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Divorce and separation
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Guilt and shame
- HIV / AIDS
- Hoarding
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Mood disorders
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Personality disorders
- Post-traumatic stress
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Social anxiety and phobia
Approaches Brian lists
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Practical approaches for online work
Brian commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy in online sessions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them with real-life actions, which helps with anxiety, depression, and obsessive thinking. Dialectical Behavior Therapy teaches emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and clear communication skills that can be useful for anger, mood swings, and relationship strain.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about their goals, try techniques, and adjust the plan over time. Clients help choose what feels most useful, and sessions focus on practical steps they can use between meetings.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to match different needs. Video calls let people use visual cues for skill practice. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can fit into a work break. Live chat and text messaging support brief check-ins, coaching, and reminders between longer sessions. These options make therapy more flexible and easier to fit into a busy life.
Questions people ask about Brian
What concerns does Brian commonly address?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, anger, depression, trauma, bipolar concerns, and related issues such as communication problems and codependency.
What is his general therapy style?
Brian uses direct listening, problem solving, and practical skill-building. He combines coaching-style work with mindfulness and motivational conversations.
How much experience does he have?
He has 15 years of professional experience in mental health and addictions and draws on personal recovery experience as part of his perspective.
What credentials and location are listed?
He holds the LISW credential and practices in Ohio.
Which languages and international options are available?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are offered?
Brian provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different needs.
How does cost work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with Brian?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule based on therapist availability.