Brian Lux offers straightforward, steady support for people feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or worn down by life.
01About Brian
Brian Lux offers straightforward, steady support for people feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or worn down by life. He is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) with two decades of experience. He aims to help clients notice strengths, try practical steps, and move toward clearer days.
He draws on a strengths-based, solution-focused stance that looks for small changes with big impact. Sessions often include mindfulness practices to lower stress and brief, goal-focused conversations to find next steps.
Background and approach
Narrative work is used to shift the stories people tell about themselves and make room for new meanings. Brian treats the hurt and losses people bring with care, while keeping a hopeful outlook about growth. He believes people have talents and past successes that can guide recovery and change.
Humor and straightforward talk are also part of his style when appropriate. He has worked in residential settings, community mental health, and independent practice, which shaped his practical, down-to-earth approach to counseling. His background gives him familiarity with a wide range of concerns including trauma, addiction, mood issues, relationship struggles, and gender identity questions.
Brian says spirituality is part of his own perspective, and he will not impose beliefs on clients. Instead he offers a respectful space where whatever resources a person brings can be included in the work. He welcomes conversations about values, meaning, and recovery as part of goal-setting.
02Credentials
- LCPC (Illinois)
- License 180006540 · expires March 2027
- NPI
- 1710160239 · national provider identifier
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03Focus areas and approaches
Everything Brian lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Depression
- ADHD
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Compassion fatigue
- Blended family issues
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Co-morbidity
- Communication problems
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Divorce and separation
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Forgiveness
- Gender dysphoria
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Mood disorders
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Phobias
- Post-traumatic stress
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Sex addiction
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Young adult issues
Methods Brian names
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Narrative Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
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04Online support
How his approach translates to online therapy
Brian often combines Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Client-Centered Therapy in online work. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck, then choose actions that fit their values. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on understanding the person’s experience, offering empathy and nonjudgmental listening to help people find their own solutions. He treats the choice of approach as a shared decision. In early sessions he listens for what matters most, discusses approaches that might fit, and then experiments together to see what helps. The goal is to shape sessions around the client’s needs, goals, and preferences rather than force a single method. Online formats support flexibility and practical access. Video calls let therapists and clients maintain a face-to-face rhythm; phone sessions work when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging make it easier to fit brief exchanges into busy days or to follow up between sessions. These options let people keep momentum while balancing work, family, and other demands.05Questions people ask
What kinds of concerns does he help address?
He helps with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy issues, addictions, ADHD, grief, bipolar disorder, and related concerns listed in his specialties.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He uses a strengths-based, solution-focused approach with mindfulness and narrative elements. Sessions are practical, hopeful, and aim to identify small achievable steps.
How much experience does he have?
He has 20 years of clinical experience across residential care, community mental health, and independent practice settings.
What are his credentials and where is he located?
He holds an IL LCPC credential and practices from Illinois.
Can I work with him if I live outside the United States?
International clients are accepted and sessions can be arranged across borders according to availability and applicable rules.
Which session formats are available?
Sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What do I do to begin working with him?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a session based on the therapist's availability.
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