Brian Zayman, LCSW

North Carolina · 26 years in practice

Brian Zayman is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with 26 years of experience.

License and registration

LCSW, North Carolina: C010825 · expires June 2027
LCSW, Nevada: 10339-C · expires September 2026
LCSW, Connecticut: 58.015049 · expires September 2026
NPI: 1760696256 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 26
Languages: English

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About Brian

Brian Zayman is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with 26 years of experience. He uses empathic, client-centered methods to help people manage stress, anxiety, addiction, mood changes, and relationship struggles. Brian is based in North Carolina and offers straightforward, conversational support for adults and couples.

He favors a practical, goal-oriented style that invites clients to set the pace. Sessions focus on small steps that build better coping skills and clearer decision-making.

Background and approach

Problem solving, improving self-esteem, and adjusting to major life changes often guide the work. Brian also draws on narrative and psychodynamic ideas to help people understand their patterns. That can mean looking at how past experiences shape current feelings and choices.

He uses Internal Family Systems ideas to help clients notice different inner parts and their roles. Clients are encouraged to take an active role in therapy. Goals are set together and progress is reviewed along the way.

Brian values direct conversation and a relaxed, open atmosphere during sessions. Practical matters such as grief, trauma and abuse, caregiver stress, body image, aging concerns, communication problems, and commitment or attachment issues are among the topics he addresses. He works with adults around these concerns and helps them move toward clearer perspectives and more workable coping strategies.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Brian lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

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 Brian names

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Online support

How therapeutic approaches translate to online sessions

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening closely and following what matters most to the client. In online sessions this looks like open questions, reflective listening, and working at the client’s pace to address stress, anxiety, and relationship issues.

Narrative Therapy treats problems as separate from the person and helps rewrite unhelpful life stories. Online work can include talking through moments that define a problem and then identifying alternative meanings or actions to try.

Psychodynamic ideas are used to notice recurring patterns that come from earlier relationships and experiences. In virtual sessions this can lead to clear examples from current life and a focus on how past patterns show up now.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work collaboratively to choose methods that match the client’s goals and preferences, adjusting techniques as progress is made. Clients help set goals and review what is working during sessions.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when more engagement is helpful. Phone sessions can be easier when a shorter check-in is needed or bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text-based messaging support brief updates, processing between sessions, or times when typing feels more comfortable. These options make it simpler to fit therapy into a busy schedule.

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Questions people ask

What kinds of problems does he help with?

He addresses stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, relationship concerns, anger, self-esteem, and coping with life changes.

What is his general therapy style?

He uses a client-centered, conversational style with practical, goal-focused steps and collaborative goal setting during sessions.

How long has he been practicing?

Brian has 26 years of professional experience working in a variety of clinical settings.

What are his credentials and where is he located?

He is a licensed clinical social worker - LCSW - licensed in North Carolina and Nevada, and he practices from North Carolina.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the U.S. meet with him?

He is not currently accepting international clients.

What session formats are available?

Sessions can be held by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different preferences.

How does cost and scheduling work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

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