Works with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Anger management
How Brian works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LPCC
- Licensed in
- Ohio
- Years in practice
- 32
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Brian
Brian Nowak is a licensed professional clinical counselor (LPCC) based in Ohio with more than three decades of experience. He focuses on helping people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, anger, depression, addictions, and life transitions. He aims to create a supportive, listening space where concerns are taken seriously and practical steps are shared.
He uses a person-centered approach that keeps the client's needs and goals in view. That means sessions start with listening and understanding before planning next steps.
Background and approach
He combines that with solution-focused techniques to set concrete, short-term goals and track progress over time. Cognitive-behavioral tools are part of the work, helping people spot unhelpful thoughts and replace them with more useful patterns. Mindfulness and relaxation exercises are taught and practiced to reduce reactivity and improve coping.
Motivational interviewing is used when making changes like smoking or vaping cessation is the goal. Brian emphasizes skill-building so people can use techniques on their own between sessions. He prefers simple, repeatable exercises that fit daily life.
The focus is on learning coping skills that support longer-term wellbeing. Sessions can address relationship strain, grief, career stress, self-esteem, and other everyday challenges. He blends practical tools with a steady, respectful presence so people can move toward clearer choices and better routines.
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
- Relationship issues
- Anger management
- Addictions
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Smoking / vaping cessation
Approaches Brian lists
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- 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.
How these approaches work in online sessions
Brian uses client-centered work to create a caring, listening space where the client's priorities guide the session. That approach helps when someone needs to feel heard before deciding on goals or next steps.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps people identify unhelpful thoughts and test new ways of thinking and behaving. It is useful for anxiety, depression, anger, and stress because it breaks problems into manageable steps and concrete exercises.
Mindfulness techniques teach simple breathing and attention practices to reduce reactivity and build steady focus. These exercises are easy to practice between sessions and can lower daily stress levels.
Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose approaches that match their goals, needs, and preferences. That planning is ongoing and can change as progress is made.
Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and comfort levels. Video works well for face-to-face conversation and guided exercises, phone may suit a quick check-in or lower bandwidth, and messaging can support brief check-ins or those who prefer writing. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life and keep momentum between meetings.
Questions people ask about Brian
What concerns does this therapist help with?
Common concerns include stress, anxiety, anger, depression, addictions, grief, relationship strain, self-esteem, career issues, and coping with life changes. Smoking and vaping cessation are also a focus.
What is the therapy style like?
The approach is person-centered and solution-focused with practical techniques added, such as cognitive-behavioral tools and mindfulness exercises. Sessions emphasize listening first, then setting short-term goals.
How much experience does the therapist have?
Brian has 32 years of counseling experience. He draws on that background to offer steady support and practical skills for everyday life.
What are the therapist's credentials and location?
He is an LPCC - Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor - practicing from Ohio. The profile lists Ohio as his professional location.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Clients can meet by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Different formats let people pick what fits their schedule and communication style.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with this therapist?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. Then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.