I offer individual, couples, family and group counseling. I like to provide an environment where clients can navigate, explore and process life's circumstances in a empathic, safe, objective and unbiased manner.
Client Focus
Session Format: Couple, Family, Group, Individual sessions.
Age Specialty: Adult, Children, Senior, Teen, Young Adult
Demographic Expertise: Asian, Black / African American, Buddhist, Christian, Hindu, Hispanic / Latino, Jewish, LDS/Mormon, LGBTQ+, Men, Middle Eastern, Military / Veterans, Muslim, Native American, Pacific Islander, Persons with Disabilities, Sikh, Women clients.
Treatment Approach
- Behavioral Therapy Uses learning techniques like reinforcement and practice to change unwanted behaviors. It is often applied to phobias, anxiety, and habits.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) One of the most widely used approaches, CBT helps people identify unhelpful thoughts and replace them with healthier patterns. It is effective for anxiety, depression, and many other concerns.
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Combines CBT with mindfulness to help regulate emotions, tolerate stress, and build stronger relationships. Originally designed for borderline personality disorder, it’s now used more broadly.
- Gottman Method Couples Therapy Based on decades of research, this method gives couples tools to improve communication, manage conflict, and strengthen intimacy.
- Internal Family Systems (IFS) Helps clients heal by working with different ‘parts’ of themselves, like inner critics or wounded children. It fosters harmony within the self.
- Jungian Therapy Draws on Carl Jung’s ideas about archetypes, dreams, and the collective unconscious. It helps people explore deeper layers of meaning.
- Motivational Interviewing (MI) A collaborative, client-centered approach that strengthens motivation for change. It is especially effective for addictions and health behaviors.
- Narrative Therapy Encourages people to view problems as separate from themselves and reframe their life story. It helps build resilience and self-identity.
- Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT) Helps clients challenge and replace irrational beliefs. It is an action-oriented approach for lasting change.
- Reality Therapy / Choice Theory Focuses on present choices and taking responsibility for actions. It helps clients create more fulfilling relationships and lives.
- Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) Focuses on solutions and future goals rather than past problems. It is practical, short-term, and goal-driven.
Fees & Insurance
Fees
- Average Session Fee $85
- Accepts Insurance
- Please visit https://www.sondermind.com/providers/9inxo03k/brian-long to verify I accept your health insurance plan.
Education & Credentials
Brian L. Long LPC, MAC
- Male
- License # Georgia (LPC006744), Florida (TPMC2216)
- Licensed in Georgia, Florida
- Practicing Since 2003
Education: I obtained a BA in Psychology, an MS in Mental Health Counseling and am a Master Addiction Counselor. I also have certifications in Ketogenic Diets for Mental Health. I have obtained 100's of hours of continuing education related to my areas of specialty.
Brian L. Long Practice Details
Therapy Sessions
- Available Online for residents of Florida, Georgia
- Online Therapy Details: I utilize multiple websites that are HIPPA compliant (Sondermind, Emora, Talkspace and www.brianleelong.com).
I utilize an eclectic, empathic, assertive and goal-oriented approach when I am working with individuals, couples, families and groups. I use various approaches to counseling, such as Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), Internal Family Systems (IFS) and Gottman strategies to assist clients with navigating the areas that need to be addressed or improved upon.