Brian Hunt

Brian Hunt is a Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) in Ohio with 15 years of clinical experience. He draws on a long history in mental health and addictions work and brings a straightforward, down-to-earth style to sessions. He emphasizes steady support, active listening, and practical problem solving for people facing hard moments. Many people seek him out for depression, anxiety, addiction concerns, and for help with isolation and loneliness.

Clients will find a clinician who speaks plainly about recovery and day-to-day coping. He is open about his own recovery from addiction and uses that perspective to empathize with people making change. Sessions focus on small, manageable steps rather than sweeping promises. Brian aims to be an ally as people work toward their goals.

In the room he draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy tools to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and build coping skills. He also uses mindfulness practices and motivational interviewing techniques to support motivation and emotional regulation. Solution-focused ideas are used to identify clear, short-term goals.

Brian helps people dealing with stress, relationship and communication problems, grief from separation, and ongoing mood or trauma-related struggles. He also works with concerns such as codependency, hoarding, HIV/AIDS related issues, and men’s midlife questions. People who want practical strategies and steady encouragement often find this approach useful.

Sessions are guided by what each person needs that day, with an emphasis on realistic plans. Before booking, confirm the current session formats offered to make sure they match your needs.

How his approaches translate to online work

Brian uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify unhelpful thinking patterns and try new ways of responding. CBT focuses on practical exercises and small behavior changes that can be practiced between sessions to reduce anxiety and depression.

He also uses Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills to teach emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and clearer communication. DBT-type skills can be helpful when emotions feel overwhelming or when people struggle with relationship and coping challenges.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals and preferences and then try techniques that fit those needs. If something doesn’t feel helpful, the plan can be adjusted together so work stays focused and useful.

Session format options are not listed in the biography, so confirm the current online or in-person choices before booking. That step will clarify how sessions fit into your schedule. Many people find that remote sessions make it easier to fit therapy into a workday, reduce travel time, or allow shorter check-ins when needed, but confirm which formats are offered when you book.