Brian McCloud, Nomad Healing Practices (He/Him)
Counselor/Therapist, APCC, LAC
Online in Arizona, California
(Online Only)
Thank you for considering me as a partner in your healing process. I work with people who learned early to read the room before they could read themselves, often shaped by families and systems that asked them to shrink or carry too much. Those strategies were wise responses to real conditions. If you find yourself pulling away, fearing criticism, over-giving, being hard on yourself, or holding on to relationships to avoid being left, you're welcome here as your whole self, culture, ancestry, and spirit included. Together, we'll build your capacity to stay connected, even when it's uncomfortable.
Client Focus
Session Format: Individual sessions.
Age Specialty: Adult, Senior, Young Adult
Demographic Expertise: Black / African American clients.
Treatment Approach
- Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) Helps people accept difficult thoughts and feelings instead of fighting them, while committing to actions that reflect their values. It blends mindfulness with practical behavior strategies.
- 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.
- Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) An evidence-based treatment for PTSD that teaches clients to reframe unhelpful thoughts about trauma. It helps reduce guilt, shame, and fear.
- Eclectic Therapy Draws from different therapeutic methods based on what fits each client best. It is flexible and personalized rather than following one single model.
- Emotion-Focused Therapy Emotion-focused therapy supports emotional awareness and expression, helping individuals understand underlying feelings, transform unhelpful emotional patterns, and develop healthier responses to personal and relationship challenges.
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) A structured therapy that uses guided eye movements to help process traumatic memories. It is widely recognized for treating PTSD and trauma-related conditions.
- Family Systems Therapy Looks at problems within the context of the family as a whole. It aims to improve communication and balance in family relationships.
- Gestalt Therapy Encourages awareness of thoughts, feelings, and actions in the present moment. It helps people integrate different parts of themselves for wholeness.
- Interpersonal Therapy (IPT) A short-term approach focused on improving relationships and social support. It is often used for depression and grief.
- Motivational Interviewing (MI) A collaborative, client-centered approach that strengthens motivation for change. It is especially effective for addictions and health behaviors.
- Multicultural Therapy Acknowledges the role of culture, race, and identity in mental health. It values diversity and adapts treatment to each person’s background.
- Ketamine-Assisted Therapy Combines low doses of ketamine with psychotherapy to treat depression, trauma, and anxiety. It can provide relief when other methods haven’t worked.
- Psychodynamic Therapy Explores unconscious thoughts and patterns that influence current behavior. It builds insight into how the past impacts the present.
- Relational Psychotherapy Emphasizes the healing power of the therapist-client relationship. It uses trust and safety as a foundation for change.
- Somatic Therapy Helps clients notice how emotions are stored in the body. It uses breath, movement, and awareness for healing trauma and stress.
- Transpersonal Therapy Integrates spirituality and higher states of consciousness with psychology. It encourages growth beyond the individual self.
Approach Description: My therapeutic style is dynamic and continuously evolving, reflecting a commitment to integrate my journey with where we meet on yours. Like me, my profile will continue to change and grow. If what you’ve read resonates and it feels like we might be a good fit, I offer a consultation so we can get a sense of that together.
Fees & Insurance
Fees
- Average Session Fee $150
- Affordable sliding scale therapy: apply if you may be eligible.
- Sliding scale fees are available. If you’re interested, contact me to learn more about current availability and how we can make therapy fit your needs.
- Out of Network
- Arizona only: BCBS, United, Cigna, Aetna, Tricare
Education & Credentials
Brian McCloud, Nomad Healing Practices APCC, LAC
- Male
- License # APCC14275, LAC-23486
- Licensed in California, Arizona
- Practicing Since 2021
Brian McCloud, Nomad Healing Practices Practice Details
Therapy Sessions
- Available Online for residents of Arizona, California
My practice is forged in the therapeutic relationship. I believe we each have our own intelligences and strengths that nurture our inner capacity for healing and well-being. I offer presence to help deepen this capacity at your pace, while integrating approaches to create more room for your nervous system to find what it requires, moment to moment.