Therapist profile
Brian Hunt, LISW
Ohio
LISW in Ohio - Addictions and Mood Concerns
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- Credentials
- LISW
- License
- LISW, Ohio / I.0007823-SUPV
- NPI
- 1760860050
- Experience
- 15 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Ohio
About
- CBT methods
- DBT skills
- Mindfulness practice
About Brian
Brian Hunt is an Ohio LISW with 15 years of clinical experience in counseling and addiction work. He works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, and related concerns such as trauma and anger. Brian also focuses on codependency, communication problems, and life changes.
He draws on practical strategies and straightforward conversation. Sessions include active listening and problem solving. He emphasizes taking things one day at a time and noticing what is happening in the present.
Brian speaks from personal experience in recovery from addiction. That lived perspective informs how he talks about substance use, relapse risk, and motivation for change. He uses that background to be a pragmatic ally rather than a distant authority.
His clinical methods include cognitive behavioral techniques, dialectical behavior strategies, mindfulness practices, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused steps. Those tools are used to clarify patterns, manage strong emotions, and set small, doable goals.
In a typical meeting he helps people identify unhelpful thinking, practice coping skills, and plan concrete next steps. He also works with mood disorders, obsessive thoughts, and issues around identity and isolation. The focus is on making changes that fit day-to-day life, one step at a time.
How sessions work
How his approaches translate to online work
Brian commonly uses cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness in sessions. CBT focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing them with everyday experiments to reduce anxiety and low mood. Mindfulness therapy teaches simple attention skills to brace for stress and notice emotions without getting swept up by them.He also draws on dialectical behavior therapy skills to teach emotion regulation and distress-tolerance techniques. DBT tools help when feelings feel overwhelming or when patterns of reacting cause problems in relationships. Choosing which approaches to emphasize is a collaborative process; the therapist will work with the person to match methods to their goals and preferences.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a workday, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. The focus is on practical ways to use skills between meetings so progress can continue in everyday life.
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Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Ohio
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma, anger, and related concerns such as codependency and communication problems.
How would he describe his therapy style?
He uses active listening, problem solving, and practical skills. Sessions focus on clear steps and present-moment awareness.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 15 years of experience in counseling and addiction work.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is an Ohio LISW and practices in Ohio.
What languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions scheduled and paid for?
Session cost varies with location and uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What do I do to begin therapy?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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