Brian Zayman, LCSW

Brian Zayman is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) who brings 26 years of experience to therapy. He works with adults and couples on issues like depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship problems, and addiction. Brian aims to be direct and approachable while helping people build better coping skills and clearer thinking.

He favors approaches that center the client’s story and personal goals. Sessions typically focus on thoughts and everyday habits that shape mood and behavior. Brian encourages clients to set goals and track progress, so therapy stays practical and focused on change.

His background includes a Master’s in Social Work from the Silberman School of Social Work in Manhattan and a long career across clinical settings. Over the years he has borrowed from multiple methods and adapted techniques to fit each person’s needs. He pays attention to mental, physical, and spiritual aspects of wellbeing.

Brian describes himself as informal and straightforward. He invites clients to bring any topic to sessions and aims to be an accepting space for honest conversation. His style blends listening with questions that help people notice patterns and make different choices.

Many clients seek him for help with self-esteem, communication problems, grief and loss, life transitions, and managing anger. He also works with issues such as attachment struggles, body image, caregiver stress, and sexual diversity topics within consensual adult relationships.

Approaches that target thoughts and everyday habits

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the person’s goals and experience. The therapist listens with acceptance and helps people discover their own solutions, which is useful for building self-esteem and managing stress.

Narrative Therapy looks at the stories people tell about themselves. By separating the person from the problem, this approach helps reframe difficult patterns like anxiety, relationship conflict, or shame.

Psychodynamic Therapy examines longer-standing patterns that show up in relationships and feelings. It can help people understand why they repeat certain behaviors and decide whether they want to make different choices.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what feels helpful. Together they adjust methods so sessions focus on what matters most to the client.

If you are considering online therapy, check the current session options before booking to confirm formats. Online work can make scheduling easier and let therapy fit into busy days. It can reduce commute time, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and make it simpler to meet during early mornings or daytime hours. Talk with the therapist about how to structure sessions so they match your routine and needs.