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Brian Flynn

Brian Flynn

LCSW

New York

Compassionate, practical help for life’s hard moments

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At a glance

Credentials
LCSW
License
LCSW, New York / 071488
Experience
20 years
Languages
English
Location
New York

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    • Motivational Interviewing
    • Solution-focused work
    • Trauma-aware care

    About Brian

    Brian Flynn is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) based in New York with 20 years of experience. He helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, relationship and intimacy concerns, and issues related to sexual identity. He also supports those coping with disaster, first responder challenges, HIV/AIDS, hospice and end-of-life matters, and men's health concerns.

    Brian uses Motivational Interviewing alongside solution-focused and trauma-aware methods. Sessions start by identifying what the person wants to change and what matters most to them. He focuses on practical steps clients can try between meetings and on strengths people already have.

    His style is straightforward and respectful. He listens first, then helps set small goals people can realistically reach. Conversations are collaborative and paced to the individual’s needs, with attention to safety and pacing when trauma is part of the story.

    Brian draws on two decades of clinical practice to shape each plan. He works to make therapy relevant to daily life, whether the immediate aim is reducing anxiety, navigating grief, or rebuilding after crisis. He asks about goals early and checks progress often.

    If someone wants to begin, they complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule appointments based on his availability. Sessions are arranged through the Start Therapy flow and use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

  2. How these approaches guide online work

    Brian uses Motivational Interviewing to help people explore their readiness for change and to strengthen personal motivation; this approach suits goals like reducing alcohol use, improving self-care, or taking steps toward relationship changes. Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on what is working now and on small, concrete steps forward, which can be useful for addressing stress, anxiety, and short-term goals. Trauma-Focused Therapy pays attention to how past events affect current safety and relationships and supports paced work when trauma is involved.

    Finding the right approach is part of the work together. He will listen to a person’s story, discuss options, and collaborate on which methods fit their goals and comfort. Plans are adjusted as progress is made and as needs change.

    Session format details are not specified in the biography, so confirm current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, shorten check-ins when time is limited, and reduce travel time. Therapists can also use focused, goal-oriented sessions to practice new skills between meetings, helping people apply what they learn to everyday situations.

  4. Areas of expertise

    Primary focus

    Stress, AnxietyLGBTTrauma and abuseGriefCompassion fatigue

    Also works with

    Relationship issuesFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesSelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changes

    Additional focus areas

    Coping with natural or human-caused disasterFirst responder issuesHIV / AIDSHospice and end-of-life counselingMen's issuesPost-traumatic stressSexuality

    Therapeutic approaches

    Motivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

    Experience

    20+ years

    Listed in

    New York

    Languages

    English

  5. Frequently asked questions

    What concerns does this therapist address?

    He supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and relationship or intimacy issues, plus LGBT-related concerns and related topics such as first responder issues and HIV/AIDS.

    How would he describe his therapeutic style?

    His approach is collaborative and practical. He listens, helps set small goals, and focuses on steps a person can try between sessions.

    What kind of clinical experience does he have?

    He has 20 years of post-graduate clinical experience working with a wide range of concerns including trauma, grief, disaster response, and issues affecting LGBTQ-identifying people.

    What credentials and location information apply?

    He is a licensed clinical social worker, LCSW, licensed in New York and practices from that region.

    Which languages are sessions offered in?

    Sessions are offered in English.

    Can international clients work with him?

    He does not accept international clients at this time.

    How are session costs handled?

    Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

    What steps are required to begin therapy?

    To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule appointments according to therapist availability.

  6. Online talk therapy is not emergency or medical care. Stopping or cutting down alcohol or other drugs can be unsafe without medical advice. In immediate danger? Crisis numbers

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