I have had the privilege  of working as a therapist since 2001 and have worked with people struggling with a variety of difficulties over my career.  My clients generally describe me as kind, gentle, calm, and humorous.  I practice primarily from a cognitive-behavioral perspective, but also incorporate other models to augment cognitive therapy.  I work with people with Depression, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, and any of the anxiety disorders (Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Panic Disorder, Social Phobia, Agoraphobia, and Specific Phobias), and I have had clients who have been successful with each of them.  I have received training from the Milton H. Erickson Foundation in Phoenix, Arizona, and Anaheim, California as well as the International OCD Foundation.

Education:  

Master of Social Work (MSW) from the University of Kansas

Bachelor of Arts (BA) from Fort Hays State University

Licensure

Licensed to practice in Missouri and Kansas

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) by the Missouri State Committee for Social Workers

Licensed Specialist Clinical Social Worker (LSCSW) by the Kansas Behavioral Sciences Regulatory Board

Professional Memberships

International OCD Foundation

National Association of Social Workers

Other Information

Brian was born and raised in Kansas.  He enjoys reading, movies, music, football, outdoor activities, traveling, and learning about a variety of subjects.