Licensed clinical social worker recordCalifornia
Dr. Brian Green, LCSW
California
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Stress and Anxiety
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in California
- LCSW, licence 29891
- NPI
- 1912607532
- Experience
- 5 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
- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
About Brian
Dr. Brian Green is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in California with five years of professional experience. He works with people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self-esteem concerns, depression, compassion fatigue, addictions, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleep problems, career stress, and coping with life changes.
He focuses on practical, conversational work rather than clinical jargon. Sessions often center on identifying immediate problems and small, concrete steps to reduce stress and improve daily functioning. He pays attention to how work, parenting, money, health, and community pressures affect everyday life.
Dr. Green also attends to issues related to adoption and foster care, attachment problems, aging and geriatric concerns, and fatherhood issues. He addresses communication problems, control issues, impulsivity, hoarding, isolation and loneliness, and men’s issues. First responder issues, HIV/AIDS related concerns, and family of origin problems appear among his areas of focus.
Clients can expect straightforward conversation about current difficulties and practical strategies to try between sessions. He aims to adjust the pace and content based on what is most useful for the person in front of him. Progress is reviewed in simple terms and plans are adjusted as needed.
Sessions are conducted in English and Dr. Green does not accept international clients. For people considering therapy, he asks that they be prepared to discuss recent stressors and goals for change in the first few sessions.
BHow sessions work
Practical approaches and how they fit online
Dr. Green uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques focused on clear, actionable work. One common approach he applies is problem-focused therapy, which narrows in on specific issues and develops concrete steps to change unhelpful patterns; this can help with anxiety, sleep problems, and day-to-day stress. Another frequent technique is trauma-informed work, which means recognizing how past harms affect current behavior and pacing conversations so people can manage strong emotions while making steady progress. Choosing the right approach is collaborative. The therapist and client review goals, try methods, and adjust what they do based on what helps most. That means he will suggest approaches and change course if something is not working for the person's needs and preferences. Confirm the current session options before booking because session formats are not listed here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins during a break, or remove travel time. They can also let someone continue work with a licensed professional when relocating within the same state. Ask about the specific formats offered when you schedule so you can pick sessions that fit your daily routine.CAreas of focus
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he work with?
He works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, self-esteem, addictions, grief, intimacy and sleep problems, plus related life changes.
What is his therapeutic style?
He uses practical, conversational work focused on clear steps and coping strategies rather than clinical jargon.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has five years of professional experience in social work and mental health practice.
Where is he licensed to practice?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, listed as CA LCSW, and practices in California.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does he work with international clients?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How does cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers