Brian Sobieski is a Licensed Professional Counselor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, mood swings, trauma, and relationship strain.
01About Brian
Brian Sobieski is a Licensed Professional Counselor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, mood swings, trauma, and relationship strain. He speaks plainly and works to make therapy understandable and useful for everyday life. He practices from New Jersey and offers a practical, goal-focused style that many find helpful when life feels overwhelming.
Brian uses short-term, solution-focused work to help clients build coping skills they can use right away. He blends cognitive behavioral tools with client-centered care, so conversations are practical and grounded in each person’s strengths.
Background and approach
Sessions focus on concrete steps people can try between meetings to see real change. With 25 years in the field, Brian has helped people manage grief, parenting stress, career decisions, and problems like impulsivity, isolation, or relationship communication. He also works with concerns such as bipolar symptoms, panic, ADHD-related struggles, and compassion fatigue.
His background includes work on blended family issues, family-of-origin patterns, guilt and shame, and veteran-related matters. Brian aims to create an environment where clients can name their goals and learn tools that fit their life. He favors plain language and clear guidance over clinical jargon.
That makes sessions easier to follow when someone is worried or under stress. People choosing his services can expect a focused plan, suggestions for coping between sessions, and regular check-ins on progress. Brian encourages an active role from clients so therapy stays relevant and practical to their daily routines.
02Credentials
- LPC (New Jersey)
- License 37PC00289100 · expires November 2026
- NPI
- 1245355767 · 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
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Blended family issues
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Family of origin issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Mood disorders
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Young adult issues
Methods Brian names
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
These are the methods Brian names on their own professional profile. Naming an approach is not evidence of training or certification in it, and this directory checks no training records. Ask directly if it matters to you.
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04Online support
How practical approaches work online
Client-centered work focuses on the person’s experience and priorities. The therapist listens closely, reflects what matters to the client, and helps shape goals that feel right for their life. This approach supports issues like relationship strain, life transitions, and low self-esteem.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It uses specific exercises and experiments to test unhelpful thinking and build new coping habits. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, panic, and mood regulation concerns.
Finding the right approach is a team effort. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t worked in the past. Together they’ll try methods that fit the person’s rhythm and adjust course based on what helps most.
Online therapy offers flexibility for people with busy lives or limited travel options. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation; phone sessions work when bandwidth is low or a shorter check-in is needed; live chat and text messaging are useful for quick support, homework check-ins, or when someone prefers writing. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent and applied to daily life.
05Questions people ask
What kinds of problems does Brian address?
He helps with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar and mood disorders, trauma and abuse, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting concerns, ADHD, and related life challenges.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He uses a brief, solution-focused approach combined with cognitive behavioral and client-centered techniques to help people develop practical coping skills.
How much experience does he have?
Brian has 25 years of experience in counseling, working with individuals and addressing a wide range of life and mental health concerns.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in New Jersey.
Can sessions be conducted in other languages or for international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
Therapy can be done via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How much does therapy cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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