Licensed clinical social worker recordNew York
Brian Flynn, LCSW
New York
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - trauma and relationships
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in New York
- LCSW, licence 071488
- NPI
- 1306947718
- Experience
- 20 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- New York
These details come from information Brian supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
AAbout
- Trauma-focused therapy
- Motivational interviewing
- Solution-focused work
About Brian
Brian Flynn is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in New York with 20 years of post-graduate experience. He focuses on concerns such as depression, anxiety, grief and loss, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy-related issues, and questions around sexuality and LGBT identity.
He also helps people dealing with stress from disasters, first responder issues, HIV/AIDS concerns, hospice and end-of-life matters, compassion fatigue, and men’s issues. Sessions cover coping with life changes and rebuilding self-esteem after difficult events. The wording in his profile stresses practical help rather than labels or promises.
Brian uses solution-focused methods alongside trauma-focused work and motivational interviewing. That means sessions often concentrate on immediate goals, strategies that have helped before, and steps a person can try between meetings. Conversations are straightforward and directed toward concrete changes clients want to make.
He describes his style as strengths-based and trauma-informed, so he pays attention to what has worked for a person in the past and how past events affect current behavior. Brian invites clients to say what they hope to get from therapy and to set goals together.
People who choose him can expect clear discussions about short-term goals and practical ways to handle stress, relationships, and losses. He frames the work as collaborative and goal-oriented, focusing on everyday problems and realistic steps to address them.
BHow sessions work
How his approaches translate to online care
Motivational Interviewing is a conversational style that helps people clarify what they want to change and find internal reasons to move toward those changes. It is useful when someone feels stuck or ambivalent about a next step.Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on small, practical steps and short-term goals. Sessions look at what has worked before and build on those successes to create manageable changes in daily life.
Trauma-Focused Therapy addresses how past traumatic events affect current thinking and behavior. When used carefully, it aims to reduce the hold of traumatic memories and improve coping after stressful events.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Brian will collaborate with each person to decide which methods suit their needs, goals, and preferences. That conversation usually happens in the first few meetings and can be adjusted over time.
Confirm the session formats available before booking, as those details are not specified here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy week, shorten commute time, and allow check-ins during a lunch break or between appointments. They also let people choose quieter surroundings or lower-bandwidth options when needed, depending on what formats he offers.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he address?
He works with depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, relationship and intimacy issues, and LGBT-related concerns, plus disaster and first responder stress.
What is his approach in sessions?
He uses solution-focused therapy, trauma-focused methods, and motivational interviewing to set goals and identify practical steps clients can take.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 20 years of post-graduate experience working with people facing trauma, loss, and ongoing stress.
Where is he licensed to practice?
Brian is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in New York.
Which languages are supported?
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 arranged and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and services use a subscription that can be canceled at any time; specific pricing depends on the chosen plan.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the site.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers