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Brian Sobieski

Brian Sobieski

LPC

New Jersey

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Practical, solution-focused counseling for anxiety

  • CBT and solution-focused
  • Short-term practical work
  • Client-centered approach

About Brian

Brian Sobieski, LPC, focuses on helping people who feel overwhelmed by anxiety, stress, or sudden changes. He works with individuals who want clearer coping skills and more control over daily challenges. His style is straightforward and practical, aimed at small, manageable steps that make life easier to handle.

He trained at Montclair State University and holds a Master’s degree in Counseling. Brian has 25 years of experience in the field and brings that background to brief, goal-oriented work. He uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques to help identify unhelpful thoughts and build more effective behaviors.

Brian favors solution-focused methods that target what feels most urgent in someone’s life. Sessions often center on developing specific strategies for day-to-day functioning. He also draws on client-centered principles, listening closely and shaping work around each person’s priorities.

Common concerns he addresses include anxiety, panic disorder and panic attacks, mood disorders, trauma and abuse, relationship and communication problems, and life transitions. He also helps with practical issues like career stress, parenting strain, and compassion fatigue.

People who choose Brian can expect short-term, focused work that emphasizes usable skills. He encourages active participation and steady progress. To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a time that fits their routine.

How his approaches translate to online work

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and shaping sessions around each person’s needs. In practice this means the therapist reflects what’s most important and helps set goals that matter to the client.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps people notice thought patterns that worsen anxiety and panic and then test new behaviors. It is useful for managing panic attacks, daily anxiety, and mood-related problems by giving concrete skills to practice between sessions.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Brian collaborates with each person to choose methods that match their goals, needs, and preferences. He adapts techniques over time based on progress and feedback to keep the plan practical and focused.

Confirm which session formats are offered before scheduling, since format details are not listed here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, or avoid travel time. Many people appreciate being able to schedule appointments around work, parenting, or other commitments while using CBT and solution-focused strategies in a flexible way.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Also works with

LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Blended family issuesCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterFamily of origin issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPost-traumatic stressSelf-harmSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

25+ years

Listed in

New Jersey

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What issues does Brian commonly address?

He helps people with anxiety, stress, mood disorders, trauma, relationship and communication problems, and related concerns such as panic disorder and panic attacks.

What is his general therapy style?

Brian uses a brief, solution-focused model combined with cognitive behavioral techniques and client-centered listening to build practical coping skills.

How much clinical experience does he have?

He has 25 years of experience working in counseling settings and brings that background to goal-oriented work.

What are his credentials and where is he located?

He is a Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, practicing from New Jersey.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.

What session formats are available?

Please confirm current session format options before booking, as the profile does not list specific formats.

How are fees and payments handled?

Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with him?

Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

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