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Brian Hunt

Brian Hunt, LISW

Ohio

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Ohio LISW - Anger and Addictions

  • CBT and DBT methods
  • Mindfulness practice
  • Motivational interviewing

About Brian

Brian Hunt is an Ohio LISW with 15 years of clinical experience. He works with people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, anger, depression, trauma, bipolar symptoms, and life changes. He also addresses related concerns such as codependency, communication problems, and substance use issues.

He describes his role as practical and direct. He uses active listening, problem solving, and straightforward guidance in sessions. He draws on his own recovery from addiction to relate to common struggles with substance use and cravings.

Brian often emphasizes taking things one day at a time. He encourages clients to notice the present and use mindfulness to reduce reactivity. Sessions focus on clear skills people can use between meetings to manage mood and urges.

He blends techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy with motivational interviewing and solution-focused methods. That mix lets him offer thought-challenging, emotion-regulation skills, and short-term goal work depending on the issue at hand.

People who want concrete tools and steady practical support tend to fit his approach. He aims to be an active ally in recovery and problem solving rather than offering abstract insight alone. Before booking, readers should confirm current session formats and scheduling details.

Approaches that translate to online sessions

Brian uses cognitive behavioral therapy to help people notice and change unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors. CBT offers practical steps to reduce anger, worry, and low mood by testing thoughts and trying small behavioral changes.

He also draws on dialectical behavior therapy skills for emotion regulation and distress tolerance. DBT techniques teach breathing, grounding, and other strategies to reduce reactivity in heated moments and improve interpersonal responses.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Brian will discuss goals and preferences with each person and adapt whether the emphasis should be on thought work, skills training, or motivational methods. That collaboration helps set clear short-term steps as well as longer goals.

The biography does not specify which online session formats are provided, so confirm available options before booking. Online work can make scheduling easier, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time so sessions fit into busy days. Ask about format details to match session length and pacing to everyday life.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

Trauma and abuseAnger managementBipolar disorderCoping with life changes

Additional focus areas

CodependencyCommunication problemsDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHoardingIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPersonality disordersPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Social anxiety and phobia

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

15+ years

Listed in

Ohio

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does he work with related to anger?

He works with anger alongside stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, trauma, and life changes. Anger is listed among the issues he helps people address.

How would you describe his therapy style?

He uses active listening, problem solving, and practical skills training. Sessions emphasize clear tools to use between meetings.

How much clinical experience does he have?

He has 15 years of experience in mental health and addictions work. His background includes both brief counseling and longer term support.

What are his credentials and where is he based?

He holds an LISW credential and practices in Ohio. The credential is presented as OH LISW.

In what language are sessions offered?

Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.

Which session formats does he provide?

The biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm the current session options before booking.

How are costs handled for sessions?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing depends on the chosen plan.

What should I do to get started?

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