Brian Lussier
Experienced psychologist focused on practical coping
CT Psychologist 002173 Connecticut
- Experience
- 36 years in practice
- Focus areas
- Stress, Anxiety, Parenting, Anger
- Approaches
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Languages
- English
About Brian
Brian Lussier is a Connecticut-based clinical psychologist with 36 years of experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, relationship concerns, ADHD, parenting challenges, and a wide range of emotional and behavioral difficulties.
Background and approach
He brings a practical, problem-solving orientation that emphasizes understanding thoughts, feelings, behaviors, and health while also considering the wider context of family, work, and social pressures. His work draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy among other evidence-informed approaches and aims to strengthen coping and problem-solving skills.
His style is attentive and compassionate, with an emphasis on listening, encouragement, and building on clients' existing strengths and resources. He has longstanding experience in school settings and has worked extensively with parents, including those supporting children with disabilities and intellectual challenges.
Brian often blends practical strategies with moments of gentle humor to help clients gain perspective and move toward meaningful change, focusing on improved understanding, self-management, and everyday functioning.
Online approaches for practical change and emotional connection
Brian uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify and change unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors, offering concrete tools for managing anxiety, depression, sleep difficulties, and everyday stress. He also employs Emotionally-Focused Therapy to explore relationship dynamics and emotional patterns, supporting greater emotional awareness and improved connections in important relationships.Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and he works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. Together they explore which strategies are most helpful and adapt the plan as progress unfolds, combining skills training, problem solving, and emotional exploration when appropriate.
Online sessions are offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility and accessibility. These formats make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, maintain continuity when travel or caregiving obligations arise, and choose the communication style that feels most comfortable for each person.
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Experience
36+ years
Licensed
Connecticut
Languages
English