Brian Hunt, LISW

Brian Hunt is a licensed independent social worker (LISW) based in Ohio with 15 years of experience. He brings decades of work in mental health and addictions together with personal experience in recovery. He focuses on practical support and straightforward problem solving for people facing stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, and related concerns.

He listens closely and works collaboratively to set manageable goals. Sessions emphasize day-to-day coping skills and small steps toward change. He often uses techniques that help people notice thoughts and habits, and then try different choices in everyday life.

Brian uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused strategies to guide sessions. These approaches are used to address issues like mood disorders, trauma, obsessive behaviors, and substance use, as well as relationship and communication difficulties.

He understands recovery from addiction from personal experience and brings that perspective into his work without judgment. The approach is supportive and practical - learning new habits, using problem-solving skills, and building routines that fit real life.

People who want clear steps, help with thinking patterns and everyday habits, and straightforward guidance may find his style helpful. Before booking, readers should confirm current session options and scheduling details through the Start Therapy process.

How Brian Uses Practical Therapies Online

Brian commonly draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness Therapy in his work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at how thoughts and behaviors interact and aims to change unhelpful thinking patterns and habits. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and increase day-to-day awareness.

He also uses elements of Motivational Interviewing to help people find their own reasons to change, and solution-focused techniques to set short-term, concrete goals. Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the process. The therapist works together with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences.

Practical benefits of online work often include easier scheduling and fitting sessions into a busy week. Online sessions can make it simpler to have brief check-ins, practice new skills between meetings, or meet without needing travel time. Confirm the current session options and formats before booking so you know how sessions will be arranged.