Brian Zayman

Brian Zayman is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with 26 years of experience helping adults navigate life transitions and emotional struggles. He works with individuals and couples on concerns like stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship problems, addictions, anger, and self-esteem. He emphasizes practical steps clients can take and supports people as they adjust to major life changes.

Brian trained at the Silberman School of Social Work and has spent decades working in varied clinical settings. He invites clients to set their own goals and to check progress along the way. Sessions focus on what matters most to the person in front of him, whether that is problem-solving, improving mood, or building coping skills.

His approach blends several therapy styles to match each person’s needs. He uses client-centered listening to understand a person’s immediate concerns, narrative ideas to reframe difficult stories, and psychodynamic work to look at longer-standing patterns. He also draws on solution-focused methods and parts-oriented ideas from Internal Family Systems when helpful.

Brian aims to be informal and straightforward in sessions. He encourages questions and brings a curious, nonjudgmental stance. People who prefer transparent, goal-oriented conversations often find this helpful.

He pays attention to the whole person, including physical and spiritual concerns that affect wellbeing. Brian sees adults over age 18 and offers weekday early morning and daytime appointments.

How therapeutic approaches shape online work

Client-centered therapy places the client’s experience at the center. The therapist listens closely, reflects what he hears, and helps people set their own goals. This approach is useful for improving coping skills and working through immediate stressors.

Narrative therapy helps people separate themselves from a problem by reworking the story they tell about their life. It can shift how someone views relationship patterns, self-esteem, or identity after major changes. Psychodynamic work looks at longer-term patterns and early influences to understand recurring difficulties in relationships and mood.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work together with the client to decide which combination of methods fits best based on concerns, goals, and personal preferences. That collaborative choice can change over time as progress is made.

If you plan to use online sessions, confirm the specific session formats before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow quicker check-ins, and let people join from different locations without travel. It can also support steady momentum when coping with life changes, because sessions are easier to schedule around work and family commitments.