- Collaborative goal setting
- Practical coping strategies
- Trauma-aware support
About Brian
Brian Olden is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in California with 45 years of experience. He speaks directly to people who are ready to make changes and helps them take practical steps toward better daily functioning. His manner is steady and experienced, aimed at people looking for clear goals and usable strategies.
He uses a range of therapeutic methods and tailors sessions to each person’s needs. Sessions focus on agreed goals and building on existing strengths. He can help with relationship strains, trauma and abuse, depression, anxiety, grief, and stress related to caregiving, work, or family roles.
Brian has worked with adults through many life transitions. That includes job changes, relationship shifts, coping with chronic illness or pain, and challenges connected to parenting and fatherhood. He also notes attention to adoption and foster care concerns and to issues that affect first responders and caregivers.
His style centers on collaboration and clear planning. He helps clients set realistic steps and checks progress along the way. He aims to turn what feels overwhelming into manageable tasks and to reinforce what already works for the client.
To begin, people follow the site’s Start Therapy process and complete a short matching questionnaire. From there they schedule appointments according to the therapist’s availability and subscription terms.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the individual's own goals and perspective. The therapist listens closely and helps people identify their priorities and next steps, which can be done in a conversational online session.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and builds small experiments to change them. It often includes homework and practical tools that translate well to online check-ins.
Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) helps people notice and shift emotional patterns that affect relationships and intimacy. Even when done remotely, the work emphasizes clear moments of feeling and reflection to change how people connect.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss your goals, try approaches that fit your needs, and adjust the plan as you make progress. Clients and the therapist work together to find what helps most.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy day, reduce travel time, and allow focused check-ins between life responsibilities. Different approaches suit different goals, and the therapist will help match the method and scheduling to everyday life.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
45+ years
Credentials
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does Brian help with?
He addresses relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, depression, anxiety, grief, parenting and caregiving stress, and related problems such as sleeping difficulties and career strain.
What is his approach in sessions?
He uses a mix of client-centered work, cognitive behavioral techniques, emotionally focused approaches, EMDR, and narrative-based methods to match each person's needs and goals.
How long has he been practicing?
He brings 45 years of professional experience as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in California.
Where is he based and licensed?
He is licensed as an LCSW in California and practices with that credential within the state.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with him?
He does not take international clients at this time.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and the therapist’s schedule; sessions are provided through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.