Brian Girton

Having the same fight on repeat is exhausting. You know the one, with the same lines, the same tone, and the same ending. Feeling alone in your own relationship is even harder. You're not broken, and you're not the first couple to get stuck.

My focus is couples. I help partners stop the cycle, rebuild trust after infidelity, and reconnect, even when anxiety, depression, ADD/ADHD, PTSD, grief, or substance use is part of the picture. I'm on both your sides.

For individual work, my focus is women. Opening up to a man takes trust, and I don't take that for granted. I grew up around women who needed a steady, respectful man in their corner, and I've carried that into my work. With me, you set the pace. You won't be rushed, talked over, or told how to feel. You'll be heard, taken seriously, and supported in ways that fit your life.

I'm a licensed professional clinical counselor (LPCC) in Ohio with a Master's in Counseling from a program whose graduates passed the licensing exam at one of the nation's highest rates, plus a background in substance use counseling. My style is direct, warm, and real. Therapy with me doesn't have to feel clinical or intimidating. It just has to feel worth showing up for.

My work is practical and present-focused, and I shape it around what you need instead of forcing a one-size-fits-all method. For couples, I use Emotion-Focused Therapy to get at the emotional dynamics driving conflict and disconnection, and Behavioral Couples Therapy to build practical skills you'll use at home. Depending on what helps, I also bring in CBT, Motivational Interviewing, mindfulness-based work, and person-centered support.

I focus on what's actually happening in your life now, and realistic steps to move it forward.

The first session is a straightforward conversation. I'll ask what's brought you here, what's been going on, and what you're hoping feels different on the other side of this work. You don't have to have it figured out before you walk in, and reaching out is already the hardest part. We'll get oriented together and start building a plan that fits your life, not a generic template. Most people leave the first session feeling a little clearer about where to focus.