Works with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
How Brian works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LPC
- Licensed in
- New Jersey
- Years in practice
- 25
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Brian
Brian Sobieski is a Licensed Professional Counselor with 25 years of experience. He helps people who feel overwhelmed by stress, anger, mood swings, or life changes. His style is straightforward and practical, aimed at building skills people can use day to day.
Brian uses short-term, solution-focused work to address immediate problems. He blends cognitive behavioral ideas with client-centered listening to find what actually helps each person. That can mean changing unhelpful thoughts, trying new behaviors, or practicing simple mindfulness skills.
Background and approach
Clients often come for help with anxiety, depression, bipolar mood concerns, grief, trauma, relationship strain, parenting stress, career questions, or challenges related to ADHD and self-esteem. He also supports people dealing with compassion fatigue, impulse control, and codependency issues. Brian has worked across a range of settings in New Jersey and brings decades of hands-on experience to sessions.
He aims to meet people where they are and build plans that fit real life. Sessions focus on practical tools, clear goals, and steady progress. People can expect a calm, direct approach that mixes listening with skill building.
Brian encourages active participation so clients leave sessions with clear next steps. He also accepts international clients and offers multiple online formats to fit different schedules.
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
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Blended family issues
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Family of origin issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Mood disorders
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Young adult issues
Approaches Brian lists
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-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 his approaches shape online sessions
Brian blends client-centered work with cognitive behavioral therapy and solution-focused methods to make online sessions practical and goal oriented. Client-centered therapy means he listens closely and helps people set goals that matter to them in everyday life. Cognitive behavioral therapy looks at thoughts and behaviors and teaches skills people can practice between sessions to reduce anxiety, manage anger, and improve mood. Solution-focused work zeroes in on small, achievable changes and builds on strengths to create momentum.Finding the right mix of approaches is a collaborative process. He will discuss options with each person and adjust methods to match their goals, comfort level, and progress. This lets the work stay flexible and focused on what helps most.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video calls are useful for in-depth conversations and skill demonstrations. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or for shorter check-ins. Live chat or text messaging support quick coaching, progress updates, and brief tools between longer sessions. These options aim to make consistent work possible around busy schedules and differing needs.
Questions people ask about Brian
What kinds of problems can Brian help with?
He works with stress, anger, anxiety, depression, bipolar mood concerns, grief, trauma, relationship and parenting struggles, career worries, ADHD challenges, and related issues.
What is his therapeutic style like?
Brian uses a solution-focused, client-centered approach that includes cognitive behavioral techniques and mindfulness. Sessions emphasize practical tools and clear steps to improve daily functioning.
How much experience does he have?
He has 25 years of experience working in counseling roles and brings that background to individual sessions and short-term focused work.
Where is he licensed and located?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in New Jersey and provides services from that region.
Are sessions offered in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How does payment work and what does it cost?
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 him?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.