Licensed clinical social worker recordCalifornia
Brian Olden, LCSW
California
Licensed clinical social worker - relationships and trauma
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in California
- LCSW, licence 10507
- NPI
- 1790762797
- Experience
- 45 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- California
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
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Trauma-focused methods
About Brian
Brian Olden is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in California with 45 years of experience. He offers practical help for relationship problems, trauma and abuse, depression, stress, anxiety, grief, parenting concerns, and other life transitions. He also addresses issues like sleep, anger, self-esteem, career questions, ADHD, and compassion fatigue.
He uses straightforward, person-focused work. He helps people set goals together and then tests practical steps in everyday life. Sessions aim to clarify what is getting in the way and to develop ways of handling it that fit a client's daily routine.
Olden draws on several approaches to match the problem at hand. He uses client-centered methods to listen and organize priorities. He applies cognitive behavioral techniques to spot and change unhelpful thoughts and actions. For trauma, he integrates approaches that focus on processing difficult memories and reducing their hold on daily life.
His practice includes work on caregiving stress, blended family issues, adoption and foster care concerns, aging and geriatric issues, chronic illness and pain, and first responder challenges. He also supports people dealing with divorce, infidelity, communication breakdowns, and fatherhood issues.
Having lived overseas, he is attentive to cultural differences when they matter to the work. He invites clients to agree on clear goals and to test small changes between sessions. To begin, users complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
BHow sessions work
How his approaches translate to online work
Client-centered work focuses on listening, clarifying priorities, and shaping goals that the client agrees to. Online sessions let the therapist and client review those goals together and plan small, practical steps to try between meetings.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. In an online session this can mean identifying patterns, practicing new responses, and using simple worksheets or exercises during or after the meeting to track progress.
For trauma-related concerns he uses trauma-focused methods that help process difficult memories and reduce their impact on daily life. Online meetings can include paced discussions, guided techniques, and planning for coping strategies that can be practiced between sessions.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will help figure out which methods fit a client's needs, goals, and preferences, and they will adjust the plan as progress unfolds. This is a collaborative process where goals and techniques are reviewed regularly.
The site notes session formats in the therapist's profile are not specified here, so confirm current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Those practical benefits help people add therapy to everyday life without changing other commitments.
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Experience
45+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he help with?
He works with relationship issues, trauma and abuse, depression, anxiety, grief, parenting challenges, stress, sleep problems, career questions, ADHD, and related concerns listed in his profile.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He uses a practical, person-centered approach. Goals are set together and sessions focus on real-life steps to try between meetings.
How much experience does he have?
He brings 45 years of experience as a clinician working with individuals, couples, and families in a variety of situations.
What credential and location does he hold?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in California.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Can international clients work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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