- Person-centered
- Solution-focused
- CBT and mindfulness
About Brian
Brian Nowak is an Ohio licensed professional clinical counselor with more than three decades of practice. He aims to build a warm, caring relationship where people feel heard. His approach is straightforward and focused on practical change.
He uses a person-centered stance paired with solution-focused work. Sessions look at unhelpful beliefs, strong emotions, and behaviors that get in the way. From there he helps set clear goals and teaches coping skills that can be used day to day.
Cognitive-behavioral tools, mindfulness, and relaxation exercises are part of his regular practice. He introduces simple exercises clients can try between sessions to make small, steady progress. Motivational interviewing and solution-focused techniques guide goal-setting and change steps.
Brian has worked with concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, anger, addictions, grief, self-esteem, relationships, career issues, and coping with life changes. He also offers focused help for smoking and vaping cessation.
People who want practical skills and steady support often look for this type of approach. He frames therapy as learning and practice, with an emphasis on habits that last. To begin, prospective clients follow the site's start process and complete a brief questionnaire to match with him.
How these approaches translate to online therapy
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and understanding the person's experience without judgment. The therapist provides a supportive space and follows the person's lead to build trust and clarity. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches practical strategies to change unhelpful patterns. It often includes specific homework and exercises that people can use between sessions.Choosing the right approach is collaborative. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences and recommend steps together. That may mean trying techniques from different approaches and adjusting them to fit what works for the client.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight, and let people practice skills in the settings where they live. Licensed professionals can adapt CBT worksheets, mindfulness practices, and motivational interviewing prompts to work over distance while keeping sessions focused on practical progress.
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Experience
32+ years
Listed in
Ohio
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Brian commonly address?
He works with a range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, anger, addictions, grief, self-esteem, relationship strain, career issues, and coping with life changes. He also focuses on smoking and vaping cessation.
What is his therapy style like?
His style is person-centered and solution-focused, emphasizing a warm relationship and practical steps. Sessions look at beliefs and behaviors and then establish clear goals and techniques to practice.
How much experience does he have?
He has 32 years of counseling experience practicing in Ohio and has spent those years developing practical tools for everyday use.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is an LPCC, a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, practicing in the state of Ohio.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He is not currently working with international clients.
How are session costs handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.