Holistic Jungian therapist specializing in trauma and relationships
Hi, I am Brian VanBrakle, I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in California with over 10 years of experience helping people navigate difficult life situations. I have worked with people with a wide range of concerns and issues including depression, relationship issues, parent/child conflicts, and anxiety. I have helped many people who have experienced trauma and emotional abuse.
My counseling style is warm and interactive. I believe in treating people with respect, sensitivity and compassion. My approach combines cognitive-behavioral and solution focused. I will utilize a unique toolbox and treatment approach to meet your specific needs and concerns.
It takes strength and courage creating a more fulfilling and meaning life. If you are ready to take those steps I am here to support and empower you.
I look forward to working with you!
Respectfully,
BVB.
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Brian VanBrakle is a licensed clinical social worker practicing in California with more than a decade of experience supporting people through difficult life transitions. He has worked with individuals facing a wide range of concerns, including depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties, parent-child conflicts, trauma, and emotional abuse.
His counseling style is warm, interactive, and grounded in respect, sensitivity, and compassion. Brian combines cognitive-behavioral techniques with a solution-focused orientation, drawing from a varied toolbox of interventions to tailor treatment to each person’s needs.
He works with people dealing with stress, family conflicts, grief, self-esteem struggles, LGBT-related concerns, intimacy and relationship challenges, eating and sleeping disorders, parenting issues, anger management, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes.
Brian holds California clinical licensure as a social worker, a credential that reflects advanced training and state-level clinical qualification (license number 73947). He encourages clients who are ready to make changes to bring their courage and commitment to therapy, and he aims to support and empower them through the process.
He looks forward to working with individuals who are prepared to take the next steps toward a more meaningful and fulfilling life.
Many people wonder whether online therapy can truly help. For common concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, and life transitions, online therapy has been shown to be comparable to traditional in-person sessions for addressing these issues.
One major benefit is flexibility – clients can connect in the way that suits them best, whether by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or in-app messaging. This flexibility makes it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule and to maintain continuity of care.
Therapists offering online services are licensed professionals, and clients may choose to switch therapists if they want a different fit. For many people, the combination of accessibility, convenience, and professional support makes online therapy a practical option for addressing everyday mental health concerns.
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