At a glance
- Credentials
- LPC
- License
- LPC, New Jersey / 37PC00289100
- NPI
- 1245355767
- Experience
- 25 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- New Jersey
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
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- Goal focused
- Skills oriented
- Strengths based
About Brian
Brian Sobieski is a Licensed Professional Counselor who helps people manage stress, anxiety, mood shifts, and life transitions. He offers straightforward support for relationship struggles, parenting concerns, grief, trauma, and work or career stress. Brian writes plainly and focuses on practical steps people can use day to day.
He trained at Montclair State University and holds a master's degree in counseling. He brings 25 years of experience in counseling settings and has served as an approved clinical supervisor. His work emphasizes short-term, goal-oriented care that targets what is getting in the way of daily functioning.
Sessions center on identifying strengths and building usable skills. He uses cognitive behavioral techniques to help people notice unhelpful thinking and try new actions. He also draws on solution-focused methods to set realistic targets and track small, steady progress.
Motivational Interviewing is part of his approach when people want help clarifying goals and finding motivation to change. Mindfulness-based ideas are used to support stress management and increase present-moment awareness.
Brian aims to make therapy practical and approachable. He encourages active participation and homework that fits into real life. Prospective clients are invited to take an initial step and complete the intake process to see if his style is a good match.
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Using practical approaches for online progress
Brian draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing when working with people remotely. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors to reduce anxiety, depression, panic, and mood‑related problems. Motivational Interviewing helps people clarify what matters to them and build the motivation to try changes in everyday life.
He also uses Client-Centered principles, which means sessions are collaborative and shaped by the person's goals and preferences. Finding the right blend of methods is part of the work together, and he will check in regularly to see what is helping and what needs to shift.
The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. Many people find virtual work helps maintain momentum between meetings while practicing new skills in their usual routines. -
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCompassion fatigueADHDAdditional focus areas
Blended family issuesCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterFamily of origin issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPost-traumatic stressSelf-harmSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaYoung adult issuesTherapeutic approaches
Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyExperience
25+ years
Listed in
New Jersey
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he address?
He helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar mood concerns, grief, trauma, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting strain, ADHD, and career or purpose questions.
What is his therapeutic style like?
The approach is practical and goal-oriented. Sessions emphasize skills, short-term problem solving, and building on existing strengths.
How much experience does he bring?
He has 25 years in the field, with a background in counseling practice and supervisory roles.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor with practice based in New Jersey.
In what languages can I work with him?
Sessions are offered in English and he also accepts international clients.
Which session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm the current session options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working together?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule based on the therapist's availability.
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