- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and parenting
- Practical steps
About Brian
Brian Lingle is a licensed social worker in Michigan who helps people facing stress, anxiety, family conflict, trauma and parenting challenges. He uses clear, direct conversation to understand what's happening and what matters most to each person. He encourages honest talk about tough topics like guilt, shame, and questions about life direction.
With five years of clinical experience, Brian offers practical ways to make small changes that add up. He works with concerns including depression, relationship breakdowns, fatherhood issues, and challenges common to veterans and armed forces members. He focuses on concrete steps clients can try between sessions.
Brian prefers a collaborative style. He listens first and then helps clients pick approaches that fit their goals. He adapts the pace and focus to each person, whether they need short-term problem solving or a longer process to work through loss and trauma.
He uses methods rooted in cognitive behavioral ideas, narrative tools about personal stories, and solution-focused planning to set clear next steps. Sessions tend to center on practical skills, clearer communication, and reducing stressful patterns.
People working with Brian can expect straightforward feedback and a plan that connects real-life goals to session work. He emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion while helping clients move toward clearer choices and better daily routines.
How these approaches guide online work
Brian uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors; this approach is good for stress, anxiety, and depression because it focuses on practical strategies and measurable steps. Narrative Therapy helps people separate themselves from hard experiences by examining the stories they tell about their lives, which can be useful for processing trauma, shame, or identity questions. Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on small, doable changes and clear goals, making it a good fit for people who want short-term, action-oriented work.Finding the right approach is part of the process. Brian will talk with each person about their goals, preferences, and what feels useful, and will adjust methods together as progress is tracked. The collaboration helps tailor session work so it fits real life rather than a fixed method.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so please confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins on a workday or a longer deep session when time allows. Licensed professionals offering remote work can also help people keep momentum between in-person visits and use digital tools to track goals and homework.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
5+ years
Credentials
Michigan
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Brian focus on?
He supports people with stress, anxiety, family conflict, trauma and abuse, parenting challenges, and depression, plus related issues like abandonment, attachment, and fatherhood concerns.
How would you describe his therapy style?
Brian uses a direct, collaborative approach. He listens carefully, then helps clients set practical, achievable steps to try between sessions.
What is his background and experience?
Brian holds a Licensed Master Social Worker credential and has five years of professional experience working with the listed concerns.
Where is he licensed and based?
He is licensed in Michigan and practices there as an LMSW.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does he work with clients outside the United States?
He is not currently accepting international clients.
How are session fees handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin therapy with him?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.