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- Client-Centered Therapy
- Psychodynamic work
- Narrative and solutions
About Brian
Brian Zayman, LCSW, is licensed in North Carolina and has 26 years of clinical experience. He works with adults on stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, depression, addictions, anger, self-esteem, and coping with life changes. He describes his way of working as informal and transparent, and encourages clients to set their own goals and evaluate progress during therapy.
Brian uses a mix of practical and reflective approaches. He draws on client-centered methods to follow the person’s lead and on psychodynamic ideas to look at patterns that repeat over time. He also uses narrative techniques to reframe problems and solution-focused strategies to set concrete steps forward.
He has worked with individuals, teens, and couples in a variety of settings across his career. He notes experience helping people with grief, vocational and professional concerns, and improving problem-solving and decision-making skills. He also names additional focuses such as attachment issues, body image, caregiver stress, and concerns related to kink and alternative sex culture.
Sessions invite direct, open conversation. Brian asks clients to bring whatever they need to discuss. He emphasizes collaboration on goals and regular check-ins about progress. He says nothing is off-limits in good therapy.
Brian holds a Master’s in Social Work from the Silberman School of Social Work in Manhattan. He offers weekday early morning and daytime hours and sees clients aged 18 and over, including couples.
He reports using an array of approaches developed over his career and encourages questions about technique and focus during initial contact.
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How his approaches are used in remote work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and following the client’s priorities. It helps when someone needs a therapist who reflects back concerns and supports the client’s own problem-solving. Narrative Therapy looks at the stories people tell about themselves and offers ways to reframe those stories so problems hold less power. This approach can help with identity issues, body image, and attachment concerns. Psychodynamic work attends to recurring patterns and past relationships that influence current behavior. It is useful for understanding why certain reactions repeat and for addressing long-standing relationship and self-esteem problems.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, history, and preferences and recommend approaches that fit those needs. The choice of method is collaborative and can change as therapy progresses.
The biography does not specify which session formats are used for remote work, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. Licensed professionals can adapt these approaches to remote sessions by focusing on clear goals, reflective listening, and practical steps that clients can apply between meetings.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
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Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
26+ years
Listed in
North Carolina, Nevada, Connecticut
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, depression, addictions, anger, self-esteem, and coping with life changes among other topics.
What is his general therapeutic style?
He describes an informal, transparent approach that encourages clients to set goals and evaluate progress together.
How many years of experience does he have?
He has 26 years of professional experience working in a variety of settings.
What are his credentials and where is he licensed?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in North Carolina.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
What formats are available for sessions?
The biography does not list specific session formats; confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees and getting started handled?
Fees vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, complete the short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
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