About
- Attachment work
- CBT techniques
- Career and life strain
About George
George Brassea is an IL LCPC with nine years of clinical experience. He works with adults on stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy concerns, addiction issues, self-esteem, and LGBT-related matters. He also lists family and parenting among his focus areas and addresses related topics such as blended family issues and communication problems.
George uses questions and conversation to map patterns in behavior and relationships. He often looks at family roots and attachment to understand how early experiences shape current struggles. That practical focus shows up in sessions as close attention to daily routines, sleep, and how people relate to others.
He combines several therapeutic perspectives, including client-centered approaches and cognitive behavioral ideas, to help clients notice thoughts and try different responses. He also draws on attachment-focused work and elements of Jungian and existential thought when those viewpoints fit the issue at hand.
George holds a Master of Business Administration in addition to his LCPC credential. He says that pairing business insight with clinical training helps when clients bring career strain, work-related identity concerns, or decisions that affect home life. Sessions aim to be straightforward, with direct feedback when useful.
People can expect a conversational style that names patterns and looks for specific changes. George does not limit discussion topics; he includes difficult material such as trauma, mortality, and intimacy when those areas are relevant to a clients concerns.
How sessions work
Approaches you can expect and how online work fits
Attachment-based work pays attention to how early relationships shape current bonds. It helps when difficulties repeat across relationships or when trusting others is hard. Client-centered therapy focuses on open conversation and the client's perspective. It supports people who want a therapist who listens closely and follows their concerns. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) looks at thoughts and behaviors and teaches concrete ways to try different responses. It can be useful for anxiety, mood, and patterns that cause daily distress.Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences and decide together which methods to use. That collaborative planning makes it easier to adjust methods if something is not working for the client.
The original profile does not list specific online session formats, so confirm the current options before booking. Many people find that remote sessions fit their week better, making it simpler to schedule short check-ins or follow-up work when life is busy. Online work can reduce travel time and allow therapy to be part of a regular routine without rearranging the whole day. Licensed professionals can also mix conversational sessions with more skills-focused work, so therapy can move between exploring patterns and practicing new responses as needed.
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Experience
9+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addictions, intimacy concerns, relationship and family-related issues, and related topics listed in his profile.
What is his therapeutic style?
He blends client-centered conversation with practical techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy and attachment-focused work, offering direct feedback when useful.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has nine years of experience as a clinician and practices as an IL LCPC.
Where is he based and what credential does he hold?
He is based in Illinois and holds the LCPC credential, listed as IL LCPC.
Does he work in languages other than English or accept international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and he does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are offered?
The original profile does not list specific session formats. Confirm current session options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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