LCSW

Brian Olden , LCSW

Therapist in California

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About Brian

Brian Olden is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in California with 45 years of clinical experience. He has supported people across the lifespan as well as couples and families, bringing a measured, experienced perspective to a wide range of concerns. He emphasizes collaborative goal setting, working with each person to define objectives that fit their values and circumstances.

Having lived overseas, he brings sensitivity to cultural differences and adapts his approach to suit diverse backgrounds. He has specialized training in military trauma and sexual trauma and extensive experience treating adults with different types of traumatic stress. He also works with people navigating major life transitions - relationship and family changes, job or occupational shifts, chronic pain or illness, and the stresses faced by caregivers.

His practice integrates coaching and therapeutic skill building to help clients recognize their strengths and develop practical strategies to move toward their goals. He addresses a broad set of issues including relationship challenges, depression, anxiety, grief, parenting, intimacy concerns, sleep difficulties, anger, self-esteem, ADHD, bipolar symptoms, and compassion fatigue. Brian Olden aims to offer steady, experienced support that helps individuals, couples, and families take constructive steps forward.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the individual as the expert on their own life. The therapist offers empathy, active listening, and support while helping clients explore their values and build confidence. This approach suits people seeking a compassionate, collaborative space to process decisions, identity, and relationship concerns.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a practical, skills-based approach that helps people identify patterns of thinking and behavior that contribute to stress, anxiety, or depression. Through focused exercises and homework, CBT helps clients develop alternative ways of responding to difficult situations and manage symptoms more effectively.

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a trauma-informed method used to process distressing memories and reduce their emotional intensity. It can be helpful for someone dealing with military trauma, sexual trauma, or other past events that continue to cause distress.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Licensed professionals and therapists work collaboratively with clients to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and personal preferences. Brian Olden integrates these approaches and tailors them to each person he sees.

Online therapy via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging offers flexibility for scheduling, reduces travel time, and can make ongoing care easier to fit into daily life. These options support consistent engagement and make it simpler to access therapy from different locations and life situations.

Frequently asked questions

How much experience does Brian Olden have?

Brian Olden has 45 years of experience.

Is Brian Olden a licensed therapist?

Yes. He holds the credential LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker. License details are CA LCSW 10507.

In which languages does Brian Olden provide therapy?

He provides therapy in English.

Where is Brian Olden located?

He is located in California.

How can I work with Brian Olden as my therapist?

You can work with Brian Olden through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Brian Olden work with international clients?

No. Brian Olden does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Brian Olden cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Relationship issuesTrauma and abuseDepressionCoping with life changesCoaching

Also works with

Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Adoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommunication problemsDivorce and separationFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Sexual dysfunctionSocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Narrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

45+ years

Licensed

California

Languages

English

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