Keith Brown, LCSW-R - Therapist in New York

Client-centered approach
Practical skill building
Goal oriented

About Keith

Keith Brown is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 13 years of experience helping people make meaningful changes. He creates an open, nonjudgmental space where clients can talk through problems and set clear goals. Keith treats each person as the expert on their own life and partners with them to move forward.

He commonly helps people facing depression, anxiety, attention concerns, trauma, and life transitions. He also supports work on relationships, parenting stress, career questions, grief, and coping with natural or human-caused disaster. Keith adapts what he does to match each person's situation rather than using one set method for everyone.

His style draws on client-centered work, cognitive behavioral strategies, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing. Sessions often focus on practical steps, skill-building, and clearer thinking about options. He invites feedback so therapy stays useful and relevant.

Keith has worked with people from many family and cultural backgrounds. He aims to make sessions straightforward and respectful. People who want a collaborative, goal-oriented approach may find his way of working helpful.

To start, he asks clients to describe their main concerns and what they hope to change. From there he and the client choose strategies and set manageable steps. The emphasis is on steady progress and real-world changes.

Approaches that translate to online work

Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and understanding the client's experience. It emphasizes empathic conversation, clarifying what matters to the person, and deciding on goals together. This approach helps when someone needs a supportive space to sort through difficult feelings.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It uses simple exercises and practical steps to test unhelpful thoughts and build new coping skills. CBT is often useful for anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and stress-related issues.

Mindfulness work teaches basic practices to notice thoughts and bodily sensations without getting swept away. Short attention and breathing exercises can reduce reactivity and help with emotional regulation.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to pick methods that match their goals and preferences. That choice can change over time as needs shift and progress is made.

If you are considering online sessions, confirm which session formats the therapist currently offers before booking. Online therapy can make scheduling easier, reduce travel time, and allow check-ins during breaks in a busy day. It can also let people use shorter, focused sessions when that's more practical for their schedule.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Trauma and abuse DepressionCoachingADHD

Also works with

LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changes Compassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

Adoption and foster careAntisocial personalityAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stress Chronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Dissociation Domestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameImpulsivityIntellectual disabilityJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injury Workplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

13+ years

Credentials

New York

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does he help with?

He helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, attention concerns, grief, relationship and parenting strain, career issues, and coping with life changes including coping with natural or human-caused disaster.

How would you describe his therapeutic style?

His style is collaborative and practical. He uses client-centered listening alongside cognitive behavioral tools, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing to set goals and build skills.

What is his professional background?

He has 13 years of experience as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, working with people from diverse family and cultural backgrounds on a wide range of concerns.

Where is he based and licensed?

He practices in New York and holds the NY LCSW-R credential.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English, and he is open to working with international clients.

What session formats are offered?

Session formats are not specified here; please confirm the current options with the platform before booking so you know which formats are available.

How does billing and cost work?

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?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.