- Client-Centered Therapy
- Narrative Therapy
- Internal Family Systems
About Brian
Brian Zayman is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with 26 years of experience based in North Carolina. He works with adults on issues such as stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship concerns, addictions, anger, self-esteem, and coping with life changes. He also addresses related topics like abandonment, attachment, communication and caregiving stress. Brian meets with adults and couples and invites clients to set goals and track progress together.
He trained with a Master’s in Social Work from the Silberman School of Social Work and has worked in a variety of settings across his career. He uses a mix of established therapies and techniques and adapts those methods to the person in front of him. Sessions focus on understanding patterns, improving problem solving, and building practical coping skills.
In conversation he is informal and direct. He encourages people to bring any issue into sessions and helps them name what gets in the way of change. Work may cover how past relationships shape current reactions, how stories people tell about themselves hold them back, and what concrete steps reduce anger and reactivity.
Brian asks clients to actively participate in defining goals and evaluating progress. He pays attention to mental, physical, and spiritual factors that affect behavior. People who want skill-based work on mood, relationships, or recurring anger often find sessions focus on insight plus practical strategies.
He sees adults over 18 and couples. Sessions include discussion of personal history, current stressors, and coping tools to try between meetings. Prospective clients are encouraged to ask questions about approach and fit before scheduling.
How his approaches shape online sessions
Brian often draws on Client-Centered Therapy, Narrative Therapy, and Internal Family Systems in his work. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and on the client's goals so the person leads what gets discussed; it helps with building self-trust and coping skills. Narrative Therapy looks at the stories people tell about themselves and separates them from actions, which can help reframe patterns of anger and blame. Internal Family Systems maps different parts of a person - for example a reactive part and a protective part - and works to help those parts communicate and cooperate.Finding the right mix of methods is part of the process. He works collaboratively to decide which approaches fit a person's needs and goals. That means exploring what feels helpful, trying techniques in sessions, and adjusting based on how well they work for the client.
Session logistics should be confirmed before booking since formats are not specified here. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy day and to follow through on homework between meetings. Some people prefer shorter check-ins when schedules are tight, while others use longer sessions to unpack relationship patterns. Confirm available formats and times when you schedule so sessions can fit your routine.
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Experience
26+ years
Listed in
North Carolina, Nevada, Connecticut
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he address related to anger?
He works with anger alongside stress, relationship conflict, trauma, depression, addictions, and self-esteem issues. Anger is treated as one part of a broader pattern to understand and change.
What is his general therapy style?
He uses a mix of client-centered, narrative, psychodynamic, solution-focused, and Internal Family Systems approaches. Sessions combine listening, reflection, and practical steps to try between meetings.
How long has he been practicing?
He has 26 years of professional experience working in a variety of settings. That experience includes helping people with mood, relationship, and coping challenges.
What credentials and where is he located?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in North Carolina and Nevada and practices from North Carolina.
Which languages are offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does he work with international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions charged?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Begin by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.