Narrative Therapy Directory

A listing of therapists who include Narrative Therapy among their approaches

Brian Lingle, LMSW

Michigan | Online sessions in Michigan | English  |  Book with Brian »

Practical, narrative-centered support for stress and trauma

Details

NameBrian Lingle
CredentialsLMSW
Based inMichigan
Licensed inMichigan
Session formatOnline
LanguagesEnglish
Years in practice5

About Brian

Brian Lingle is a licensed social worker in Michigan who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, parenting concerns, trauma, and family conflict. He emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and plainspoken support during sessions. Brian works to make the first steps toward help feel manageable and affirms the courage it takes to seek support.

With five years of experience, Brian draws on practical methods that people can use between sessions. He blends Narrative Therapy with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused techniques to help people reframe difficult experiences and build clearer next steps.

Background and approach

Sessions focus on what matters most to the client and on small, achievable changes. Brian has experience working with veterans and people coping with moral injury related to military service alongside a wider range of concerns such as abandonment, adoption and foster care, attachment issues, and fatherhood challenges. He also supports people facing divorce, domestic violence, infidelity, guilt, shame, and isolation.

Conversation is tailored to each person’s history and goals rather than a one-size-fits-all plan. In meetings he keeps language direct and accessible. People can expect concrete tools for handling stress and anxiety, checks on progress, and space to tell their story in new ways.

He aims to help clients feel clearer about next steps and more able to act on them. Brian uses multiple session formats to fit different needs, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. He works in English and practices as an MI LMSW.

What this therapist works with

His listing names Stress, Anxiety, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse among the things Brian works with, alongside the areas below.

Approaches listed

  • Narrative Therapy: Named in his listing among his approaches.
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Brian among the ways he works.
  • Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Brian among the ways he works.
  • Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Brian directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.

Narrative Therapy in this listing

Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how he works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.

If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Brian directly how he uses it and what a session usually looks like.

Online session options

How Narrative and Practical Methods Work Online

Brian blends Narrative Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and solution-focused steps to help people make change through online sessions. Narrative Therapy looks at the stories people tell about their lives and helps reframe those stories so clients can see different choices and meanings. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them with real-world behavior changes to reduce anxiety and depression. Solution-Focused Therapy zeroes in on small, practical steps and on what works now to move toward a clearer goal.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Brian will talk with each person about their goals, history, and preferences, and then try methods that fit those needs. Over time, he checks what helps and adjusts the plan so sessions stay relevant and useful.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video calls let people use face-to-face conversation when that feels helpful. Phone sessions can be quicker check-ins or a better fit when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text messaging are useful for brief updates, homework, or when a written conversation feels easier. These options make therapy more flexible and easier to fit into work and family life.

Common questions about this listing

What kinds of concerns does this therapist help with?

He works with stress, anxiety, depression, parenting issues, trauma and abuse, and family conflict. Additional focus areas include adoption and foster care, attachment issues, divorce, and veteran-related concerns.

What is his general therapeutic style?

He uses a direct, respectful style that emphasizes practical steps and collaborative conversation. Sessions aim to clarify problems and identify small, achievable changes.

How much experience does he have?

He has five years of professional experience working in clinical contexts and with people who have trauma and military-related moral injury.

What are his credentials and where is he based?

He is an MI LMSW, which stands for Licensed Master Social Worker in Michigan, and practices from Michigan.

What languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

Which session formats are available?

Sessions can be held via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.

How does payment and cost work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What do I need to do to get started?

Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on therapist availability.

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