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Brian Lingle, LMSW
Michigan
LMSW - Stress and family concerns
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Narrative Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
About Brian
Brian Lingle is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) practicing in Michigan with five years of clinical experience. He helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, family tensions, trauma and abuse, parenting concerns, and depression. He also focuses on issues such as abandonment, adoption and foster care, attachment concerns, and problems with communication.
Brian uses practical, goal-oriented methods to address current problems. He draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Narrative Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts, test different responses, and reshape difficult patterns. Sessions emphasize concrete steps and manageable changes rather than abstract theory.
In sessions he works to understand how past experiences and personal stories shape current reactions. Narrative Therapy helps people separate themselves from painful events and rewrite how those events fit into their life story. Solution-Focused techniques aim to identify small, achievable shifts that move someone toward their goals.
Brian has experience supporting veterans and people coping with moral injury and post-traumatic stress from military service, alongside other trauma backgrounds. He approaches work with attention to real-life constraints like parenting schedules, work demands, and complex family arrangements.
Sessions are conducted in English. Cost varies by location and uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session through the site.
How his approaches translate to online sessions
Brian combines Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Narrative Therapy in straightforward ways. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing small behavior changes to reduce anxiety and improve mood. Narrative Therapy helps people separate themselves from painful events and reframe how those events fit into their life story, which can reduce shame and blame.He treats choosing a therapy style as a collaborative step. The therapist and client look at the person’s goals, day-to-day constraints, and what has or hasn’t worked before. Together they decide whether to emphasize CBT exercises, narrative work, or solution-focused steps and adjust as progress unfolds.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into busy routines, shorten check-ins when time is limited, or avoid travel on workdays. Therapists in general use online sessions to keep continuity between appointments and to practice real-world skills between meetings.
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
Michigan
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, family conflict, trauma and abuse, parenting challenges, and depression. He also addresses related issues like abandonment, attachment, and communication problems.
How does he use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
He uses CBT to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and test new responses. The focus is on practical exercises and changing patterns that keep problems going.
What is his professional background?
He holds a Licensed Master Social Worker credential and has five years of clinical experience working with a range of concerns including veteran-related trauma.
Where is he based and licensed?
He is licensed in Michigan and practices there as an LMSW.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start therapy with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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