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Dr. Les Brinson

Experienced psychologist guiding life transitions

NC Psychologist 0388 North Carolina

Experience
50 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Family
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages
English
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About Les

Dr. Les Brinson is a North Carolina psychologist with five decades of clinical experience who focuses on guiding people through complex life challenges.

Background and approach

He approaches therapy with compassion and practical problem-solving, helping clients manage anxiety, depression, stress, burnout, and major life transitions such as retirement, health changes, and loss. His work often addresses relationship communication and adjustment to new roles while offering support for issues like bipolar disorder, trauma, anger, self-esteem, and career concerns.

Dr. Brinson values each person’s background and perspective, and he pays special attention to caregiver stress, financial pressures, aging and geriatric concerns, fatherhood issues, multicultural matters, and the effects of prejudice and discrimination.

His clinical toolkit draws from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Existential Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing, applied with a respectful, empathic stance. He aims to help clients build skills, clarify values and goals, and navigate transitions with greater resilience and purpose.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Dr. Brinson commonly integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy into his online work. CBT focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns to reduce symptoms like anxiety or depression and to improve daily functioning. ACT emphasizes clarifying personal values and building psychological flexibility through acceptance and mindful action, which can help with life transitions and persistent stress.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. He works with clients to explore which methods feel most relevant to their goals, combining techniques when useful and adjusting strategies over time based on progress and preference.

Online therapy with him is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it possible to continue work during life changes, manage ongoing stressors, and maintain momentum between in-person options, while allowing clients to choose how they prefer to connect with a licensed professional.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?
Dr. Brinson works with a broad range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family matters, parenting, trauma and abuse, anger, self-esteem, career questions, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes.
How would you describe the therapeutic approach and style?
The approach blends practical, evidence-informed methods with a compassionate, client-centered stance. He uses problem-solving tools and values exploration to help clients set goals and develop coping skills.
What is his professional background and experience?
He brings 50 years of professional experience as a psychologist, offering long-term clinical perspective and familiarity with a wide range of adult life-stage issues.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is listed as NC Psychologist 0388 and practices in North Carolina.
Which languages are available for sessions and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are conducted in English, and international clients are not currently accepted.
In what formats can sessions take place?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.
How do fees and subscriptions work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working together?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsParenting issuesDepression

Also works with

Trauma and abuseAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoaching

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesCaregiver issues and stressFatherhood issuesMoney and financial issuesMulticultural concernsPrejudice and discriminationSexual dysfunction

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Existential TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

50+ years

Licensed

North Carolina

Languages

English