Brian Drinkwine

Hello! My name is Brian and I am a licensed clinical social worker. I began my journey in the mental health field at Penn State University where I received my undergraduate degree in Psychology. I then completed my masters program at Fordham University in the Graduate School of Social Work. I have experience working with challenges such as anxiety, depression, substance use, trauma, relationship struggles and overall life struggles. I have worked with a variety of different populations including teenagers, adolescents, middle aged adults and elders alike. In addition, I have experience working in an office setting as well as remote settings.

I pride myself on focusing on the therapeutic relationship and creating an environment that facilitates open-communication. I believe in client-centered, solution-focused therapy that allows us to identify the issues or challenges at hand, together. Interacting with clients through a strengths-based perspective allows the client and therapist to collaborate and find the best possible plan of action.

I believe therapy is a setting that enables the development and practice of confidence and self-esteem necessary to manage the challenges of daily. What is practiced in therapy can be applied to the real world and reflected on. The development of these personal characteristics in addition to effective stress management techniques will equip you to handle anything life throws at you.