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Brian Hunt

Brian Hunt

LISW

Ohio

Recovery-minded counselor focused on practical steps

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At a glance

Credentials
LISW
License
LISW, Ohio / I.0007823-SUPV
Experience
15 years
Languages
English
Location
Ohio

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    • Supportive listening
    • Practical problem solving
    • Motivational techniques

    About Brian

    Brian Hunt is an Ohio-based licensed independent social worker (LISW) with 15 years of clinical experience. He comes from a long history in mental health and addiction services and brings a practical, day-to-day focus to counseling. Brian writes plainly and listens closely to what matters most to each person who reaches out.

    He centers his work on support, active listening, and problem solving. Sessions tend to focus on small, manageable steps rather than big leaps. Brian also draws on his own recovery experience, which informs his understanding of addiction and change without centering himself in the work.

    Brian uses methods that help people build skills and stay motivated. He often relies on Motivational Interviewing to clarify goals and commitment, and on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to spot and shift unhelpful thinking. Mindfulness and Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills are used when clients need grounding or emotion regulation tools.

    Common concerns he addresses include stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, and low self-esteem. He also helps people facing life transitions such as divorce, midlife shifts, or questions about life purpose. Brian works with issues like codependency, communication problems, and problems related to substance use.

    In sessions Brian aims to be an ally who helps people set realistic goals and take steady steps toward them. He encourages pacing progress one day at a time and practicing awareness in everyday moments. This practical stance guides how he plans and follows up on each person’s work between meetings.

  2. How these approaches guide online work

    Brian uses Motivational Interviewing to help people find their own reasons for change and increase motivation; this approach involves asking open questions, reflecting what you say, and supporting commitment to small goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them with real-life experiments to change patterns that feed mood and behavior. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, provides concrete skills for managing intense emotions and improving interpersonal effectiveness when emotions feel overwhelming.

    Finding the right approach is part of the process. Brian treats therapy as a collaborative effort and will work with each person to choose methods that match their goals and preferences. He will check in about what feels useful and adjust the plan over time so sessions stay relevant and practical.

    If you are considering online therapy, confirm the session formats available before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions around work, school, or family obligations and can reduce travel time. It can also allow quicker check-ins, the option of audio-only meetings when bandwidth is limited, and flexibility in scheduling to keep progress steady between appointments.

  4. Areas of expertise

    Primary focus

    Stress, AnxietyAddictionsLGBTSelf esteemDepression

    Also works with

    Trauma and abuseAnger managementBipolar disorderCoping with life changes

    Additional focus areas

    CodependencyCommunication problemsDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHoardingIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPersonality disordersPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Social anxiety and phobia

    Therapeutic approaches

    Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

    Experience

    15+ years

    Listed in

    Ohio

    Languages

    English

  5. Frequently asked questions

    What issues does Brian address in therapy?

    He works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, and low self-esteem. He also focuses on life changes like divorce, midlife questions, and problems such as codependency and communication difficulties.

    What is his general therapy style?

    Brian emphasizes support, active listening, and practical problem solving. Sessions focus on small steps and building skills that people can use between meetings.

    What experience does he bring to sessions?

    Brian has 15 years of documented clinical experience in mental health and addictions work. He also draws on personal recovery experience to inform his perspective.

    What credentials and region are listed?

    He holds an LISW credential and practices in Ohio. The profile lists his license as OH LISW.

    Which languages are supported?

    Sessions are offered in English.

    Can international clients work with him?

    International clients are not currently accepted.

    How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?

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

    How do I begin therapy with Brian?

    Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule 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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