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Brian Gilbert

Therapist
13 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Anxiety, ADD/ADHD, Depression, Stress management
  • Individual therapy

Great to meet you!

Depression, anxiety, ADHD, and chronic stress can turn everyday life into a constant uphill climb. You're managing work and daily responsibilities, but only by burning more and more energy to stay focused and keep things from slipping. From the outside, things may look fine, yet inside, it takes consistent effort to keep moving forward. It's frustrating when pushing harder doesn't help and nothing clicks.

I offer a structured, goal-oriented approach centered on clarity, accountability, and practical strategies, helping you to build momentum, improve focus, and feel steady and confident navigating daily demands and long-term goals.

My approach to therapy

My approach to therapy is practical, structured, and collaborative. I help clients make sense of what they’re experiencing, identify patterns that may be holding them back, and develop strategies they can apply in everyday life. Drawing from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Solution Focused Therapy, I tailor our work to each person’s needs and goals. Sessions focus on building insight, strengthening coping skills, and finding realistic ways to move forward, with an emphasis on meaningful progress rather than simply talking about problems.

What you can expect from me

You can expect a practical, collaborative approach focused on understanding your challenges and finding ways to address them. My goal is to help you feel heard, gain new perspectives, and leave sessions with useful insights and strategies you can apply in everyday life. One of my favorite things to hear is, “I never thought about it that way!” because a fresh perspective can be the first step toward meaningful change.

About me

  • I identify as
    Caucasian, Cisgender Man
  • My style is
    Solution Oriented, Humorous, Warm

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    13 years of experience
  • Training
    MSW (Master of Social Work) at Kean College of New Jersey
  • License type
    LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) (New Jersey)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Oscar, Oxford, Providence Health Plan, United Healthcare

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, ADD/ADHD, Depression, Stress management
  • More specialties
    OCD, Family issues, Men's issues, Relationship issues, PTSD
  • Therapy methods
    Psychodynamic, Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Schema, Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Strength-Based, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Care types
    Individual therapy
  • Ages served
    Adults, Seniors
  • Languages
    English