- Attachment work
- CBT strategies
- Client-centered listening
About George
George Brassea is an Illinois Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) with nine years of clinical experience. He works with adults on concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, and anger. Sessions also address LGBT concerns, addictions, self-esteem, career questions, and coaching needs.
George favors looking at how a person's earliest relationships shape current patterns. He uses thoughtful questions to map behavior, habits, and the systems that influence daily life. Family history and attachment themes often come up as part of understanding where problems begin and how they keep repeating.
Conversations cover everyday topics and the tougher ones too. He talks about sleep, relationships, work stress, and loss in straightforward terms. He will also discuss mortality and other difficult themes when they matter to the client.
George draws on a mix of approaches, including attachment-based work, client-centered listening, and cognitive behavioral techniques. He offers reflective feedback and practical steps aimed at changing unhelpful patterns while also exploring deeper meaning and identity.
His background includes an MBA alongside clinical practice, which he uses to understand both psychological and practical life pressures. Sessions tend to blend discussion of feelings with concrete strategies for behavior change and better communication.
People who come to him usually want clarity about patterns that cause repeated conflict or ongoing stress. He helps people notice those patterns, name them, and try different ways of responding so anger and frustration create fewer problems in daily life.
How his approaches translate to online work
Attachment-based work focuses on how early relationships shape present behavior. Online sessions can explore patterns of connection, trust, and reactions to closeness while tracking how those patterns show up in current relationships. Client-centered therapy emphasizes listening and the client's own perspective, giving space to speak and be heard; in remote sessions this often means more reflective conversation and paced exploration. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions and tests small behavioral changes. CBT work online can include homework, tracking exercises, and short skill practice between meetings.Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work collaboratively to decide which methods fit the client's goals and preferences. That collaboration may shift over time as problems change or new priorities emerge.
The practical benefits of online work include fitting sessions into a busy schedule and reducing travel time. Some formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm available session options before booking. Online meetings can make it easier to keep regular appointments, try brief check-ins when needed, and use written or tracked exercises between sessions to reinforce changes.
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Experience
9+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy concerns, anger, addictions, self-esteem, career and coaching issues.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He uses thoughtful questioning, reflective feedback, and a mix of approaches that include attachment-based work, client-centered listening, and cognitive behavioral techniques.
How much experience does he have?
He has nine years of clinical experience working with adults on a range of concerns.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is an Illinois LCPC and practices in Illinois.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people from other countries work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What do I do to begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.