- Practical tools
- Respectful support
- Goal focused
About Brian
Brian Lingle is a licensed social worker in Michigan who helps people facing stress, anxiety, family conflict, trauma and abuse, parenting concerns, and depression. He brings five years of clinical experience and aims to meet each person with respect and compassion. He encourages people who are ready to take a first step toward change and offers a straightforward, supportive approach.
In sessions he listens first, then shapes a plan together based on what matters most to the client. He uses practical methods to address current problems and to build new coping skills. For people who have served in the military, he has documented experience working with veterans and related concerns such as post-traumatic stress and moral injury.
Brian integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Narrative Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy to match a person’s goals. That means he helps people notice patterns of thinking and behavior, reframe their life stories, and set clear, manageable steps forward. He avoids jargon and focuses on useful tools that can be practiced between sessions.
Sessions are collaborative and goal-oriented, with an emphasis on communication, repairing attachment wounds, and managing intense emotions. He also supports people dealing with adoption and foster care questions as part of broader family and attachment concerns. Treatment plans are adjusted over time as needs and priorities change.
People who choose to work with him can expect direct, calm guidance and practical strategies. He aims to make progress feel achievable and to help people regain a clearer sense of purpose and connection.
How his approaches translate to online work
CBT, or Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, focuses on identifying and changing patterns of thought and behavior that keep problems going. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress and includes practical exercises to practice between sessions.Narrative Therapy helps people tell and reshape the stories they carry about themselves. It can be useful for attachment concerns, feelings of shame or guilt, and issues tied to adoption and foster care by separating the person from the problem and creating new meanings.
Solution-Focused Therapy zeroes in on small, concrete steps that move a person toward their goals. Sessions often emphasize strengths, past successes, and immediate actions that make life feel easier.
Choosing the best approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk through goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped before to recommend a match. That decision is collaborative and can be adjusted as progress is made.
If you plan to use online sessions, confirm the available session formats before booking since the profile does not list specific options. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. Many people find that remote sessions let them practice skills in real life between meetings and keep therapy consistent during life changes.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
5+ years
Credentials
Michigan
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, family conflict, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, and depression. Additional focuses include adoption and foster care, attachment issues, abandonment, and related concerns.
What is his general approach in therapy?
He listens carefully and then develops a simple, shared plan. He uses practical techniques to change unhelpful thoughts, reframe personal stories, and set small, achievable goals.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has five years of professional experience working with people on a range of issues, including work with veterans on trauma-related matters.
What credentials and location are listed?
He holds an LMSW - Licensed Master Social Worker - and practices in Michigan.
Which languages are offered and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original profile does not specify session formats, so confirm current session options before booking to be sure they match your needs.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and other factors; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to begin working together?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.