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- Stress management
- Anxiety reduction
- Depression support
About Brian
LMHC licensed in Washington with 35 years of clinical experience, Brian Smith focuses on stress, anxiety, and depression. He works with people who are feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure how to move forward. Sessions are conducted in English. He accepts international clients.
Brian keeps sessions straightforward and practical. He listens to what is causing distress, then helps people break concerns into manageable steps. He pays attention to guilt, shame, isolation, and social anxiety when those issues come up.
His approach centers on dialogue and forming a treatment plan together. That plan is adjusted as progress is made or needs change. Expect clear goals and regular check-ins on how things are going.
Brian uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address worry, low mood, and social fears. He helps people practice new coping skills and test small behavioral changes between sessions. Work often includes learning ways to reduce anxious reactions and lift depressed mood.
He aims to make sessions useful and direct. People leave with concrete strategies they can try right away. To begin, clients complete a short questionnaire and schedule a first session through the See online therapy options button.
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How evidence-based approaches work in online sessions
Brian uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address worry, low mood, and social fears. Cognitive-style approaches focus on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and testing new ways of thinking to reduce anxiety and depressive thinking. Behavioral techniques involve practicing gradual changes in activity and facing feared situations in small steps to reduce avoidance and build confidence.Finding the best approach is a collaborative process. The therapist and client review goals, preferences, and what has helped or not helped before. Together they try methods and adjust the plan based on what makes progress toward those goals.
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Confirm current session options before booking to know how appointments are offered. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time so people can use breaks or evenings more effectively.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
35+ years
Listed in
Washington
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He addresses stress, anxiety, and depression, including related issues like guilt, shame, isolation, life purpose, and social anxiety or phobia.
What is his therapy style?
He uses a practical, goal-focused style that breaks problems into manageable steps and checks progress regularly.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 35 years of professional experience working with people facing mood and anxiety concerns.
What are his credentials and location?
He is an LMHC licensed in Washington and practices with that credential in the state.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
Yes, he accepts international clients.
How are sessions scheduled and paid for?
Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time; costs vary by location.
What should I do to get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.