About
- Client-centered work
- Narrative techniques
- Solution-focused goals
About Brian
Brian Zayman is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with 26 years of experience based in North Carolina. He works with adults on issues such as depression, anxiety, trauma and abuse, relationship strain, addictions, anger, self-esteem, stress, and coping with life changes. He also addresses family and parenting concerns and related topics like communication and codependency.
Brian meets people who want practical ways to manage mood and behavior. He encourages clients to set clear goals and to check progress as therapy continues. Sessions are conversational and direct, with an emphasis on helping people make choices that improve daily life.
His background includes work in diverse settings and with a range of concerns that include grief, vocational stress, attachment issues, and the effects of aging and caregiving. He draws on a mix of psychodynamic ideas, narrative methods, client-centered listening, and solution-focused strategies to match what a person needs.
Brian is comfortable discussing less common or sensitive topics such as BDSM, kink, and alternative sexual cultures, as well as abandonment, body image, cancer-related stress, and co-morbidity. He also addresses dependent and avoidant personality patterns and disruptive mood dysregulation concerns when they come up.
He describes himself as informal and straightforward. People who prefer an open, question-friendly conversation about their problems will find his style direct and practical. To begin, clients complete a brief matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
How sessions work
How Brian’s approaches fit into online work
Client-Centered Therapy centers the person’s experience and priorities. The therapist listens, reflects, and follows the client’s lead to clarify goals and next steps. It helps when someone needs space to be heard and to decide what matters most.Narrative Therapy looks at the stories people tell about themselves. It helps separate problems from the person and can be useful for struggles with identity, shame, or relationship patterns. Psychodynamic ideas focus on patterns that repeat over time and where those patterns may come from, which can help with long-standing relationship and attachment issues.
Choosing the best approach is part of the work. Brian will collaborate with each client to identify which methods fit their needs and goals. He often combines elements from different approaches and checks in about how things are going so sessions stay relevant and practical.
Session logistics should be confirmed before booking because formats are not listed here. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives, for example by reducing travel time or allowing a focused check-in during a break. Ask about specific session options when you complete the matching questionnaire and schedule your first appointment.
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Experience
26+ years
Listed in
North Carolina, Nevada, Connecticut
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with adults on depression, anxiety, trauma and abuse, relationship strain, addictions, family and parenting concerns, anger, self-esteem, and coping with life changes.
How would he describe his therapeutic style?
He uses conversational, goal-oriented sessions that invite clients to set goals and track progress, drawing on client-centered, narrative, psychodynamic, and solution-focused methods.
How much experience does he have?
He has 26 years of professional experience working in a variety of settings with adults on mood, trauma, interpersonal, and vocational issues.
What are his credentials and location?
He is an LCSW licensed in North Carolina and Nevada and practices from North Carolina.
Can I work with him if I live outside the United States?
He does not accept international clients at this time; sessions are offered in English.
What session formats does he offer?
Session formats are not specified in this profile. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Begin by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is in danger, use the crisis numbers.