LCSW

Dr. Brian Green , LCSW

Therapist in California

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About Brian

Dr. Brian Green is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) practicing in California with five years of clinical experience helping adults navigate stress, anxiety, trauma, depression, and struggles with self-esteem and motivation. He draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people address trauma and abuse, compassion fatigue, addiction concerns, relationship and family challenges, grief, sleep difficulties, career transitions, and attention-related issues such as ADHD. He also brings focused experience related to adoption and foster care, attachment and family of origin issues, fatherhood and men's concerns, first responder stress, and other complex life circumstances.

Dr. Green emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion in his work and adapts dialogue and treatment plans to fit each person’s needs and goals. He frames change as a courageous step and positions himself as a supportive, empowering partner in that process. His approach centers on practical strategies and collaborative planning so that clients can build skills, process difficult experiences, and move toward clearer coping and greater well-being.

Evidence-Based Approaches and Online Support

Dr. Brian Green uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical skill building and processing difficult experiences. One approach emphasizes skills-based strategies for managing stress and anxiety - teaching tools for emotion regulation, coping, and improved sleep that can help with day-to-day functioning. Another area of focus is trauma-informed work that helps people safely explore and integrate traumatic or abusive experiences while restoring a sense of control and resilience; this approach can support recovery from trauma, grief, and compassion fatigue.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Dr. Green works collaboratively with each person to identify goals, try strategies, and adjust the plan based on what fits the client’s needs, preferences, and life context. He aims to tailor interventions so they feel relevant and achievable.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to engage - video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging - making it easier to fit sessions into a busy life and to access consistent support from licensed professionals when in-person options may be limited. These formats can enhance continuity of care and make it simpler to practice new skills between sessions.

Frequently asked questions

How much experience does Dr. Brian Green have?

Dr. Brian Green has 5 years of experience in social work and mental health practice.

Is Dr. Brian Green a licensed therapist?

Yes. He holds these credentials: LCSW. License details: CA LCSW 29891.

In which languages does Dr. Brian Green provide therapy?

English

Where is Dr. Brian Green located?

California

How can I work with Dr. Brian Green as my therapist?

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

Does Dr. Brian Green work with international clients?

Dr. Brian Green does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Dr. Brian Green 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, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just 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

Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseSelf esteemDepressionCompassion fatigue

Also works with

AddictionsFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesADHD

Additional focus areas

Adoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Family of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesHIV / AIDSHoardingImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessMen's issuesMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSexual dysfunctionSocial anxiety and phobiaTrichotillomania

Experience

5+ years

Licensed

California

Languages

English

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