- Addiction recovery
- Life transitions
- CBT and DBT skills
About Brian
Brian Hunt is an Ohio LISW (Licensed Independent Social Worker) with 15 years of professional experience. He works with adults facing stress, anxiety, addiction, depression, trauma, and life changes. He also focuses on issues such as codependency, communication problems, midlife concerns, and questions about life purpose.
He draws on his own long-term recovery from addiction to inform his work. That personal perspective influences how he talks with people about making change and staying engaged in recovery. Sessions tend to include active listening and practical problem solving rather than abstract theory.
Brian uses clear, goal-focused approaches. He practices Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills alongside mindfulness and motivational interviewing. He also brings solution-focused techniques aimed at short-term progress and practical steps.
In a session he listens for what a person can try right away. He helps break larger problems into specific next steps. He also works through setbacks and builds everyday routines to manage mood and urges.
People who find his style helpful usually want straightforward tools and a down-to-earth conversation. He supports work on relationships, substance use, anger, obsessive behaviors, and the hard feelings that follow big life transitions. If someone is unsure how to start, he asks simple questions that point toward their next practical step.
How therapeutic approaches work in remote sessions
Brian commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy in straightforward ways. CBT focuses on noticing thoughts and testing whether they help or harm behavior. It is useful for anxiety, depression, and patterns that keep someone stuck. DBT teaches skills for handling strong emotions, improving distress tolerance, and managing interpersonal conflict. Those skills can be useful for impulse control, emotional flooding, and relationship strain.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about their goals and try approaches that fit those needs. If one technique is not helping, he will adjust plans and try other strategies together with the client.
The site biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, shorten check-ins when needed, and allow people to use tools like mindfulness or grounding exercises in everyday settings. Therapists trained in these approaches often combine skill practice, brief behavioral experiments, and motivational interviewing to keep progress focused and practical.
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Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Ohio
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, addiction, depression, trauma, anger, bipolar concerns and coping with life changes. He also focuses on related areas such as codependency, communication problems, and life purpose.
How would he describe his therapeutic style?
He uses active listening and problem solving. Expect practical, goal-focused conversations and skills you can try between sessions.
How much experience does he have?
He has 15 years of professional experience working in the mental health and addictions field.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He holds the LISW credential and is licensed in Ohio.
Can non-English speakers work with him?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does he work with international clients?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what do costs look like?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Use 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 crisis numbers.