- cognitive-behavioral
- solution-focused
- stress and anxiety
About Brian
Brian VanBrakle is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in California with 10 years of experience. He works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, anger, relationship and intimacy struggles, and life changes. He also supports people coping with trauma, grief, parenting tensions, sleep or eating problems, bipolar concerns, and issues related to sexual orientation.
His style is interactive and straightforward. Sessions focus on practical steps people can use right away. He combines cognitive-behavioral ideas with solution-focused work to help people spot unhelpful patterns and test different ways of responding.
In a session he might talk through a recent situation, notice the thoughts and actions that followed, and try a new behavior to see what changes. He uses brief exercises and homework the client can try between sessions. This keeps work focused on real daily life challenges.
Brian has ten years of clinical experience in California and has worked across a wide range of concerns. That experience informs how he matches strategies to each person’s needs. He aims for clear goals and measurable steps rather than long, vague plans.
People who come for help with anger often want better ways to speak up, set limits, or manage resentment that builds over time. Sessions address those skills along with stress, mood, and relationship patterns so clients can practice different responses and notice what helps.
How his approaches translate to online work
Brian draws on cognitive-behavioral ideas and solution-focused techniques. Cognitive-behavioral work looks at how thoughts and behaviors influence mood and reactions, and offers tools to test different responses in real situations. Solution-focused work narrows in on small, concrete changes and builds on what already works for a person. These approaches help with anger, stress, anxiety, and relationship patterns by giving step-by-step practices to try between sessions.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. He will discuss goals, priorities, and preferences, and decide collaboratively which techniques to try first. That means starting with simple experiments, checking what helped, and adjusting the plan as needed.
The original biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, shorten commute time, and allow for brief check-ins during a workday. They also let people try strategies in the settings where problems actually occur, then bring observations back to the next session for review.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Experience
10+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, anger, relationship and intimacy issues, trauma, grief, parenting challenges, sleep and eating problems, bipolar concerns, and life changes.
How would he describe his therapeutic style?
His style is interactive and practical. He uses clear steps and short exercises to test new behaviors between sessions.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 10 years of clinical experience working with a wide range of problems in California.
What are his credentials and location?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in California.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; confirm current session options before booking.
How does his pricing work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.