Brian Zayman, LCSW
Compassionate therapist who helps rewrite life stories
Details
| Name | Brian Zayman |
|---|---|
| Credentials | LCSW |
| Based in | North Carolina |
| Licensed in | North Carolina, Nevada, Connecticut |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English |
| Years in practice | 26 |
About Brian
Brian Zayman is a licensed clinical social worker with 26 years of experience. He offers calm, straightforward help for people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, trauma, and addictions. He welcomes direct questions and encourages people to set their own goals in therapy.
Brian uses Narrative approaches alongside client-centered and psychodynamic ideas to understand how life stories shape current problems. He helps people notice patterns that keep them stuck and find ways to rewrite those stories so daily life feels more manageable.
Background and approach
Sessions focus on practical steps and clearer choices. He also draws on solution-focused techniques and Internal Family Systems ideas when helpful. That means Brian will work with what’s most useful in the moment - from short-term problem solving to deeper work about past hurts and attachment.
People leave sessions with concrete strategies they can try between meetings. Brian has worked in varied settings and has experience with grief, caregiver stress, body image concerns, sexual and relationship diversity, aging issues, and chronic illness. He supports people wrestling with communication problems, commitment worries, control issues, and co-occurring conditions.
He sees adults and couples and talks plainly about strengths and setbacks. His style is informal and direct, while being accepting and nonjudgmental. Many clients appreciate that he asks clear questions and helps them track progress toward the goals they set together.
What this therapist works with
His listing names Stress, Anxiety, Relationship issues, Trauma and abuse among the things Brian works with, alongside the areas below.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Depression
- Addictions
- Family conflicts
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Coping with life changes
- Abandonment
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Attachment issues
- Avoidant personality
- BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture
- Body image
- Cancer
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Dependent personality
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Dissociation
- Divorce and separation
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Eating and food-related issues
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Immigration issues
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Phobias
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
- Sex addiction
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Somatization
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches listed
- Narrative Therapy: Named in his listing among his approaches.
- Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Brian among the ways he works.
- Psychodynamic Therapy: Listed by Brian among the ways he works.
- Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Brian among the ways he works.
- Internal Family Systems: 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
Narrative and Practical Support Through Online Sessions
Brian blends Narrative Therapy with client-centered work and psychodynamic thinking to help people change the stories that shape their daily lives. Narrative Therapy looks at how life events are described and helps people retell those events in ways that open up new options. Client-centered work focuses on listening and building trust so clients feel heard and can set their own goals. Psychodynamic ideas explore patterns that come from past relationships and how they affect present choices.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Brian collaborates with each person to decide which methods fit best for their goals and situation. That might mean short-term problem solving at first, then deeper exploration later, or mixing techniques to match what’s needed that week.
Online sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to make therapy flexible. Video suits in-depth conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is low or a quieter pace is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging work well for quick check-ins, brief coaching, or when writing helps clarify thoughts. These options help people fit therapy into busy lives and try different ways of working without changing the clinical focus.
Common questions about this listing
What concerns does Brian commonly address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship problems, addictions, anger, self-esteem, and coping with life changes. Additional focuses include attachment issues, body image, caregiver stress, and other related topics.
How would you describe his therapy style?
He uses Narrative Therapy alongside client-centered and psychodynamic ideas. Sessions aim to clarify stories about your life and find practical steps to change them.
What is his professional background?
Brian is a licensed clinical social worker with 26 years of experience and a Master’s in Social Work. He has worked in multiple clinical settings and with a wide range of concerns.
Where is he licensed and based?
He holds LCSW credentials in North Carolina and Nevada and is based in North Carolina.
In which language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Brian offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to start therapy?
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