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Brian Sobieski

Brian Sobieski

LPC

Therapist · New Jersey · 25+ years of experience

Practical help for anger and life stress

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  • Skills-based
  • Experience-driven

About Brian

Brian Sobieski is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who offers straightforward help for people feeling overwhelmed by anger, stress, or major life changes. He speaks plainly and focuses on practical steps that fit everyday life. He aims to help people regain control of how they respond to strong emotions and rebuild relationships strained by conflict.

With 25 years of experience, Brian draws on brief, solution-focused work to produce useful change without long delays. He uses cognitive behavioral techniques to spot unhelpful thoughts and habits, and then coaches people in alternatives that work better day to day. Mindfulness tools are also part of the toolbox for managing quick spikes of emotion.

Brian’s background includes a master’s degree in counseling from Montclair State University and longstanding clinical practice in New Jersey. He has supported people through depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, relationship strain, parenting challenges, and career transitions. His long experience includes work with veterans and people coping with mood-related concerns.

In sessions, he helps people set clear, achievable goals and practices that build coping skills. Conversations focus on what to try between sessions, so progress shows up in real life. The work is collaborative - clients and Brian decide together which strategies make sense.

If you want practical tools for anger, stress, or life shifts, he offers a direct, goal-focused approach. To start, viewers should confirm current session options before booking and follow the site’s process to match and schedule time.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Also works with

LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Blended family issuesCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterFamily of origin issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPost-traumatic stressSelf-harmSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

25+ years

Credentials

New Jersey

Languages

English

How these approaches translate to online work

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the person’s experience and priorities, with the therapist reflecting back what matters and helping people find their own solutions. It helps when someone needs a listening, nonjudgmental space to sort feelings and goals.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the connection between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches concrete skills to change unhelpful patterns. CBT is useful for anger, anxiety, panic, and mood problems because it gives clear steps to try between sessions.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose and adapt methods based on symptoms, life demands, and what feels most helpful. Goals and strategies are reviewed regularly so adjustments can be made together.

Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Because the biography does not list specific session formats, confirm current options before booking. Many people find online work helps them try tools in real-life contexts and practice skills between meetings, while staying aligned with daily routines.

At a glance

Listed location
New Jersey
Experience
25+ years
Credentials
LPC
Languages
English
License (New Jersey)
LPC · No. 37PC00289100
NPI
1245355767

As listed by the therapist. You can check a license with the state board and an NPI with the national registry.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does he address?

He works with anger, stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship strain, parenting challenges, career issues, and related areas such as impulsivity and loneliness.

What is his therapeutic style?

He uses a brief, solution-focused model combined with cognitive behavioral and mindfulness techniques to build practical skills and change daily habits.

How long has he practiced?

He brings 25 years of clinical experience and has worked with a wide range of concerns including mood disorders and trauma-related issues.

What credentials and location are listed?

He holds a master’s degree in counseling and is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in New Jersey.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English and the therapist accepts international clients.

What session formats are available?

Please confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified in the biography and may vary.

How does payment work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working together?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist’s availability.

Before you start

  • Online talk therapy is not a court-ordered or mandated anger-management course, and it does not provide attendance certificates.
  • Check that the location and license details above fit where you live.
  • If anyone is at risk of being harmed, contact emergency services or a domestic-abuse helpline first. See the support lines for the US, UK and Australia.
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