Brian uses a person-centered approach and takes the time to build positive rapport with each client.  Brian enjoys working with children, adolescents, and young adults who are struggling with anxiety, anger, depression, lack of self-esteem, and works on enhancing coping strategies and reducing symptoms to improve overall quality of life.  He will actively adapt his therapy approach to meet each client's needs. Approaches can include  Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Person Centered Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and Trauma-Focused therapeutic approaches.   

Brian earned his Masters of Social Work from the University of Akron with focus on the micro/clinical level of practice.  He has experience with treating trauma through the different modalities, including Trauma Focused-CBT, EMDR, and Structured Sensory Interventions for Children, Adolescents, and Parents (SITCAP). Brian has experience working with children, adolescents, and young adults in a variety of settings ranging from schools, doctor’s offices, and community mental health agencies. 

Brian also works full-time as a Manager of Care Coordination for the OhioRISE Medicaid driven initiative that is statewide through the managed care organization Aetna and supervises a team of care coordinators.  

*Availability consists of Thursday and Friday evenings and Saturday mornings/early afternoon

Brian accepts all of our insurances except Tricare.