About Brian
Brian Flynn is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with 20 years of experience. He helps people who are feeling anxious, depressed, overwhelmed by grief, or worn down by compassion fatigue. He also supports people facing trauma, relationship and intimacy challenges, questions about sexuality, and stress related to disasters or first responder work.
Brian uses a straightforward, strengths-focused style in sessions. He listens carefully and works with each person to set clear, doable goals.
How Brian works
Conversations often focus on practical steps that fit day-to-day life rather than long lectures or jargon. His approach draws on solution-focused methods and trauma-focused ideas. That means sessions look for what is already working and build on those things, while also addressing the impact of hard experiences.
Motivational Interviewing is part of how he helps people find their own reasons to make change. Brian often helps people facing HIV/AIDS, hospice and end-of-life concerns, and issues common among men. He is experienced supporting LGBT-identified individuals and people dealing with post-traumatic stress after disasters or critical incidents.
He practices in New York and holds a New York LCSW credential. New clients usually begin by sharing what they want to change and what matters most to them. Brian and each person then pick a pace and plan that fit their life.
The goal is useful progress that feels relevant and manageable.
Brian lists 3 ways of working on the entry:
What Brian works with
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Training and background
| Register | LCSW |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 20 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | New York |
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Online support options
How Brian’s Approaches Work Online
Motivational Interviewing helps people find their own reasons to change and to build confidence step by step. In online sessions this approach can support changes in mood, habits, or self-care by focusing on personal goals and small actions.Solution-Focused Therapy looks for what is already working and uses that as a starting point. Online meetings often concentrate on simple, practical strategies that can be tried between sessions and adjusted as needed.
Trauma-Focused Therapy addresses the effects of traumatic events by helping people process memories and develop coping tools. When used online, the therapist moves at a pace set by the client and mixes grounding, problem-solving, and goal work to reduce distress.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will ask about needs, goals, and preferences and then recommend methods to try. This is a collaborative process and adjustments are expected as therapy progresses.
Online formats offer flexibility for busy lives. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation; phone sessions can fit into a short break or require less bandwidth; live chat or text-based messaging can be useful for quick check-ins or when writing things out feels easier. These options make it simpler to continue regular sessions without long commutes and to choose the format that best matches a person’s routine.
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