Dr. Brian Green, LCSW

Licensed in California · 5 years in practice

Dr. Brian Green uses practical, evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people manage stress, anxiety, trauma, and relationship concerns.

License and registration

LCSW, California: 29891 · expires November 2026
NPI: 1912607532 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 5
Languages: English

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About Brian

Dr. Brian Green uses practical, evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people manage stress, anxiety, trauma, and relationship concerns. He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) working in California with five years of clinical experience.

He approaches sessions with respect and compassion and focuses on what will make life better for each person he meets. He helps people facing depression, low self-esteem, grief, and compassion fatigue. He also supports those dealing with addiction, sleep problems, intimacy-related challenges, and work or career stress.

Background and approach

Dr. Green offers straightforward, goal-focused conversations aimed at identifying small steps that lead to real change. His background includes work with issues tied to family of origin, adoption and foster care, attachment concerns, and fatherhood issues.

He also brings experience addressing first responder stress, HIV/AIDS related concerns, hoarding, and aging and geriatric issues. This range helps him notice patterns others might miss and shape practical plans. Sessions are tailored to each person’s needs instead of following a one-size-fits-all script.

Dr. Green listens for what matters most and adjusts pacing and strategies over time. He invites people to try approaches that match their goals and comfort level.

People who reach out can expect direct, calm conversation and collaborative problem solving. He emphasizes clear next steps between sessions so progress feels tangible. Small, steady changes are the focus rather than quick fixes.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Brian lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
Trauma and abuse
Self esteem
Depression
Compassion fatigue
Addictions
Family conflicts
Grief
Intimacy-related issues
Sleeping disorders
Career difficulties
Coping with life changes
ADHD
Adoption and foster care
Aging and geriatric issues
Attachment issues
Communication problems
Control issues
Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
Family of origin issues
Family problems
Fatherhood issues
First responder issues
HIV / AIDS
Hoarding
Impulsivity
Isolation / loneliness
Men's issues
Mood disorders
Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Postpartum depression
Post-traumatic stress
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Self-harm
Sexual dysfunction
Social anxiety and phobia
Trichotillomania

Online support

How evidence-based techniques work online

Dr. Green uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change. One common approach is skill-building therapy that teaches coping strategies for anxiety, stress, and sleep problems. These sessions break problems into steps and practice new skills between meetings. Another approach focuses on trauma-informed care, which helps people process past hurt and reduce its impact on daily life through paced conversations and coping tools.

Choosing the right method is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped in the past. Together they decide which approaches to try and adjust the plan as progress is made.

Online therapy offers several practical benefits. Video calls let people see facial cues and hold more focused discussions. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging are useful for quick updates, coping reminders, or when someone prefers writing to speaking. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy days and to keep continuity during life changes.

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Questions people ask

What kinds of problems does this therapist address?

Dr. Green works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, grief, addictions, compassion fatigue, and intimacy-related issues among other concerns.

What is his general therapy style like?

He uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and keeps sessions practical and goal-focused. Conversations aim to identify small, doable steps toward change.

What experience does he bring to sessions?

He has five years of professional experience and clinical work addressing issues such as family of origin concerns, adoption and foster care, and first responder stress.

Where is this therapist licensed and located?

He holds a California LCSW license and practices in California.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available?

Sessions can be conducted by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

How are costs handled for therapy sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with him?

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