- Solution-focused
- Cognitive techniques
- Strengths-based
About Brian
Brian Sobieski greets people with a direct focus on practical help. He aims to support those feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, mood shifts, relationship struggles, or the fallout from trauma and grief. He writes plainly about coaching life changes and improving day-to-day coping skills for people managing work, parenting, or identity-related concerns.
Brian is a Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, who trained at Montclair State University where he earned a master’s degree in counseling. He has 25 years of experience in the field and has worked with individuals as they sort through issues such as bipolar disorder, depression, panic attacks, and challenges tied to veteran and armed forces experiences.
In session he uses a brief, solution-focused model that aims to build practical skills quickly. Cognitive behavioral techniques are a routine part of his work, and he also uses client-centered strategies to help people identify and use their strengths. Mindfulness and motivational interviewing approaches are used as tools to support change when they make sense for a person's goals.
Brian also helps with specific family concerns like blended family adjustments, communication problems, and codependency patterns. He lists coping with natural or human-caused disaster among his focus areas and addresses the emotional ripple effects of those events in concrete ways.
Sessions emphasize clear steps people can try between meetings. The goal is to leave sessions with a plan that fits daily life and moves toward better functioning and clearer priorities.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online care
Client-centered work centers on the person's priorities and perspective. In practice this means the therapist listens closely, asks questions that help define personal goals, and adapts techniques to fit the person's life and values. It helps with motivation, relationship concerns, and building skills for everyday challenges.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors. Online CBT sessions often include practical exercises, homework between sessions, and step-by-step skill building for anxiety, depression, panic, and mood regulation.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will collaborate with the person to decide which methods fit best, combining client-centered listening with CBT tools, mindfulness practice, or brief solution-focused steps as needed. This is a joint process that evolves with the client's goals and feedback.
Practical online benefits include easier scheduling and fitting sessions into a busy week. If you plan to use online care, confirm which session formats the therapist currently offers before booking. Online options can make it simpler to keep regular appointments, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time so therapy fits into work or family routines.
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Primary focus
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
25+ years
Credentials
New Jersey
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Brian commonly address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar mood concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting strain, ADHD, and related challenges.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
His style is brief and solution-focused, using cognitive behavioral techniques along with client-centered and mindfulness-informed strategies to build coping skills.
How many years has he practiced?
He has 25 years of experience working in counseling settings with individuals, couples, and families.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and practices from New Jersey.
Are services available in other languages or outside the U.S.?
Sessions are offered in English, and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are offered?
Current session formats are not specified here; please confirm the therapist's available formats before booking.
How is cost handled for sessions?
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.