- CBT
- Narrative Therapy
- Solution-Focused
About Brian
Brian Lingle is a Michigan-licensed LMSW (Licensed Master Social Worker) with five years of professional experience. He works with adults facing stress, anxiety, family conflict, trauma and abuse, parenting challenges, and depression. He also focuses on life purpose and issues that affect men, including fatherhood and midlife concerns.
Brian uses clear, practical conversation to help people untangle what is most pressing. He draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and habits. He also uses Narrative Therapy to look at the stories people tell about themselves, and Solution-Focused work to set short-term, achievable goals.
Sessions are conversational and goal-oriented. Brian listens for patterns in thinking and behavior and then tests small changes to see what helps. He includes family and parenting topics when people bring those concerns into sessions, and he is experienced supporting veterans with military-related trauma and moral injury.
His approach aims to be direct and readable. You can expect straightforward feedback, practical tools, and a focus on next steps rather than long, abstract theory. Brian encourages people to try ideas between sessions and then review what moved the needle.
To begin with him, clients follow the site's matching steps and schedule a first meeting. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. If you want to discuss life purpose after a job change or a major life event, he offers a pragmatic way to sort options and set short-term aims.
How his approaches translate to online work
Brian commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Narrative Therapy in his online work. CBT focuses on spotting unhelpful thought patterns and testing small behavior changes to reduce anxiety and lift mood. Narrative Therapy helps people examine the stories they tell about themselves and then rewrite those stories to reflect strengths and options.Finding the right approach is part of the process. He works collaboratively to identify what feels most useful based on a person's concerns, goals, and preferences. That means trying methods, checking what helps, and adjusting plans together over time.
The practical benefits of online sessions include fitting meetings into a busy week and making check-ins easier to schedule. Because session formats were not specified in the biography, confirm the available session options before booking. Online work still focuses on testing small changes, setting achievable goals, and reviewing progress so therapy can fit into everyday life without large disruptions.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
Michigan
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he work with?
He works with stress, anxiety, family conflict, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, and depression. He also addresses life purpose, fatherhood, men’s issues, and veteran-related concerns.
How does he approach feeling stuck or directionless?
He combines Cognitive Behavioral, Narrative, and Solution-Focused methods to clarify thinking, reframe personal stories, and set short-term goals. The emphasis is on practical steps you can try between sessions.
How much experience does he have?
He has five years of professional experience as an LMSW working with the listed concerns.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is an LMSW - Licensed Master Social Worker - practicing in Michigan.
Are sessions available in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for?
Sessions use a subscription model and the subscription can be canceled at any time; costs vary with location.
How do I begin a first session with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule your first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.