Brian Hunt, LISW
Recovery-focused LISW ally
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- 15 years experience
- Works with addictions
- Mindfulness and CBT
About Brian
He offers steady support and active listening in sessions. Problem solving and practical skills are a focus, with attention to taking life one day at a time. Mindful awareness of everyday experiences is woven into conversations and goals.
Brian commonly helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, and addiction. He also addresses mood and personality concerns, trauma and post-traumatic stress, and issues around self-esteem and isolation. Midlife questions and life-purpose concerns are part of his work when they come up.
His methods include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Mindfulness Therapy alongside Motivational Interviewing and Solution-Focused Therapy. These approaches are used to help people change unhelpful patterns, manage intense feelings, and set concrete steps forward.
Sessions tend to be collaborative and down-to-earth. He aims to be an ally in recovery and life transitions, helping clients build coping tools and clearer next steps. Prospective clients are encouraged to confirm current session options before booking.
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Experience
15+ years
Credentials
Ohio
Languages
English
How Brian’s Approaches Work Online
Brian uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice and change thoughts and behaviors that get in the way. CBT is practical and goal oriented, useful for anxiety, depression, and many daily struggles.He also draws on Dialectical Behavior Therapy to teach emotion regulation and distress tolerance skills. DBT offers step-by-step tools for handling intense feelings and improving communication.
Finding the right approach is a team effort. The therapist and client review needs, goals, and preferences together and try methods that fit the person’s situation. Adjustments are made as the work progresses so the approach stays relevant.
Confirm the current session options before booking because this profile does not list specific formats. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life by removing travel time and allowing appointments during work breaks or evenings. It can also support shorter check-ins or longer weekly work depending on what a person needs and what the therapist offers. Licensed professionals typically aim to match practical session rhythms to daily demands rather than forcing a one-size-fits-all schedule.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Brian commonly address?
He helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, and addictions. He also works with trauma, mood disorders, self-esteem, and midlife adjustments.
How would you describe his therapy style?
His style is direct and practical with active listening and problem solving. He emphasizes day-to-day mindfulness and building concrete skills.
What is his professional background?
He has 15 years of experience in mental health and addictions work and draws on his own long-term recovery experience.
What credentials and region apply to his practice?
He holds the LISW credential and practices in Ohio.
In which languages can sessions be held?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees and payments handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.