Brian is a registered Marriage and Family Therapist Intern and has worked in the mental health field since 1990.  He works with adults, couples, families, and children.  Areas in which he has extensive clinical experience and specialties include the following: anxiety and mood disorders, domestic violence, gay, lesbian, and bisexual issues, and gay men with sexual addiction.

It is Brian’s belief that we all share a common goal of being happy and pursuing happiness.  From time to time, things may happen that prevents us from achieving that happiness.  Some of these obstacles may include a divorce, loss of a job, loss of a loved one, or relationship difficulties.  These obstacles can cause feelings of being overwhelmed, out of control, or afraid.  Sometimes we can overcome these obstacles on our own, but other times we may need a little help to restore peace, balance, and harmony to our lives.  Even realizing and admitting to oneself that we can not overcome these obstacles on our own and that we may need help can be a difficult process.  It is Brian’s belief that therapy can provide the venue for support to help clients overcome and/or minimize these obstacles causing disruption in their lives.  It is his belief that through therapy, clients can live healthier, happier, and more productive lives. 

Brian’s therapeutic orientation is eclectic which gives him the flexibility to use the method of treatment he believes will be most effective in getting results for his clients.  He generally he likes to focus on brief, solution focused therapy such as cognitive behavioral therapy.  Although he is well grounded in various therapeutic theories, he considers the therapeutic relationship and the trust developed between a therapist and client to be the most important factor in reaching therapeutic goals.  He knows that if you, as a client, do not feel cared for or listened to, the most skillful intervention will be for naught.  He strives to create an environment where clients can feel comfortable and safe in discussing what is preventing them from achieving their goals in life.  In his many years in this field, he has felt honored to assist client’s with their courageous and sometimes difficult journeys back to health.  He looks forward to working with and helping you.

License/Registration Information:

Registration #: IMF 59189

* Supervised by Kathleen Phelps, L.C.S.W., LCS 20058