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Brian Hunt

Recovery-focused clinical social worker

LISW Ohio

Experience
15 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, LGBT
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Languages
English
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About Brian

Brian Hunt brings 15 years of clinical experience as an LISW practicing in Ohio and focuses on helping people navigate stress, anxiety, addictions, mood concerns, and life transitions.

Background and approach

He draws on a background in mental health and addiction work and approaches each client with practical problem-solving, active listening, and encouragement for recovery. His own lived experience in recovery informs an empathetic stance toward people facing substance-related challenges and related struggles such as codependency, guilt and shame, and relapse concerns.

In sessions he blends structured techniques with mindfulness and collaborative planning, aiming to help clients build daily coping strategies and clearer decision-making. His practice addresses a broad range of concerns including depression, trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, obsessive-compulsive patterns, personality concerns, and issues tied to identity such as LGBT matters and HIV/AIDS.

Brian frames therapy as a partnership in which clients set goals and he supplies tools, encouragement, and accountability to support sustained change.

Using evidence-informed approaches in online therapy

Brian integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy in online work to give clients practical tools for change. CBT focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce symptoms like anxiety and depression and to improve daily functioning. DBT emphasizes skills in emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, which can be especially useful for mood instability, intense emotions, and relationship challenges.

Choosing the right approach is treated as a collaborative process; the therapist works with each person to match methods to their goals, needs, and preferences. Sessions often blend techniques so that skills practice, mindfulness, and motivational conversations fit the client's pace and recovery objectives.

Online delivery offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, making it easier to fit therapy into busy lives and to access support from home. These formats support ongoing skill practice, frequent check-ins, and timely problem solving while allowing therapists and clients to find the most comfortable way to connect.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does this therapist help with?
He works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, and related issues such as codependency, isolation, and life purpose challenges.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
His approach combines active listening, problem solving, and mindfulness practices while using structured techniques to develop daily coping skills and goal-oriented plans.
What is his clinical background and experience?
He has 15 years of experience in the mental health and addictions field and has worked with both brief counseling and longer-term recovery-oriented care.
What credentials and location should I know about?
He is licensed as an LISW and practices in Ohio; the specific license identifier on record is OH LISW I.0007823-SUPV.
Does he offer sessions in other languages or accept international clients?
Sessions are conducted in English and he is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats are available for online work?
Available formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different communication preferences.
How are fees and subscriptions handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps do I follow to begin working together?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a session according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsLGBTSelf esteemDepression

Also works with

Trauma and abuseAnger managementBipolar disorderCoping with life changes

Additional focus areas

CodependencyCommunication problemsDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHoardingIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPersonality disordersPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Social anxiety and phobia

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

15+ years

Licensed

Ohio

Languages

English