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- Trauma-Focused Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
About Brian
LCSW in New York with 20 years of clinical experience. Brian Flynn works with adults on depression, anxiety, grief, trauma and relationship and intimacy-related concerns. He also supports people dealing with compassion fatigue, issues tied to sexual identity, and stress from disasters or first responder work.
Brian uses practical, goal-focused methods in sessions. He draws on Solution-Focused Therapy to help people identify what’s already working and build on it. He uses Trauma-Focused Therapy when past harm is affecting daily life. Motivational Interviewing is part of his approach when someone wants help finding motivation for change.
Sessions are conversational and directed toward specific steps. He asks what you want to change and helps create small, manageable goals. He pays attention to strengths and past successes so progress can feel achievable rather than overwhelming.
Brian has worked across crisis settings and long-term care contexts over two decades. That experience informs how he responds to acute stress, post-traumatic stress, and grief. He also has experience supporting men, people living with HIV/AIDS, and LGBTQ-identifying individuals on intimacy and relationship concerns.
People who start with him usually begin by describing their main problem and immediate goals. He will suggest a few strategies, try them in session, and adjust based on what helps. To begin, visitors should follow the site’s booking steps to schedule an initial session and outline their priorities.
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How his approaches work in remote care
Brian uses Motivational Interviewing to help people clarify their willingness to change and to strengthen personal reasons for taking steps forward. This approach is useful when someone feels stuck or unsure about making changes.He also applies Trauma-Focused Therapy to address the effects of past harm on daily functioning. That work focuses on stabilizing reactions, processing traumatic memories when appropriate, and reducing symptoms that get in the way of living.
Finding the right approach is treated as a collaborative process. Brian will ask about your goals, try one method, and adjust based on your response. He works with clients to pick techniques that match current needs and personal preferences rather than insisting on a single method.
Confirm the session formats offered before booking, as format details are not specified here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow for shorter check-ins around work breaks, and remove travel time. They can also let people use phone or lower-bandwidth options when video is difficult. Ask about available session formats when you complete the matching questionnaire so logistics can be arranged to suit your routine.
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Areas of expertise
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Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
20+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he address?
He works with depression, anxiety, grief, trauma and stress. He also focuses on relationship and intimacy issues, LGBT matters, compassion fatigue, and first responder related stress.
How does he approach therapy?
His style is solution-focused and trauma-informed with an emphasis on strengths. Sessions aim to identify small steps and practical strategies that fit daily life.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 20 years of post-graduate experience working in crisis settings and ongoing clinical care. That background shapes his work with trauma, grief, and disaster-related stress.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is an LCSW licensed in New York and practices from that state. The credential listed is LCSW.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are session fees handled?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing is provided during the booking process.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
Use the site button for online therapy options, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. That process starts the intake and planning conversation.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.