Brian Flynn, LCSW

Licensed in New York · 20 years in practice

Brian Flynn is a clinical social worker with 20 years of experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and grief.

License and registration

LCSW, New York: 071488 · expires February 2026
NPI: 1306947718 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 20
Languages: English

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About Brian

Brian Flynn is a clinical social worker with 20 years of experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and grief. He also supports those coping with trauma, compassion fatigue, relationship and intimacy problems, and issues related to sexuality and LGBTQ concerns. Brian practices in New York and offers sessions in English.

Brian prefers a straightforward style. He listens first, then helps clients set clear, achievable goals. Sessions focus on practical steps and small changes that make daily life easier.

Background and approach

He draws on clients' strengths rather than focusing only on problems. His approach blends solution-focused conversations with trauma-informed care. That means sessions often identify what is already working and build on it, while also addressing the impact of past traumatic events when needed.

Motivational interviewing techniques are used to clarify values and boost commitment to change. Brian has experience with disaster and crisis situations, first responder issues, and HIV/AIDS related concerns. He also offers support around hospice and end-of-life challenges and men's issues.

These topics are approached with attention to how they affect daily functioning and relationships. People who meet with Brian can expect respectful, direct conversation about goals and next steps. He invites clients to say what they want from therapy and to work together on a plan.

Appointments can be arranged by following the site's scheduling process.

Focus areas and approaches

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

Stress, Anxiety
LGBT
Trauma and abuse
Grief
Compassion fatigue
Relationship issues
Family conflicts
Intimacy-related issues
Self esteem
Depression
Coping with life changes
Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
First responder issues
HIV / AIDS
Hospice and end-of-life counseling
Men's issues
Post-traumatic stress
Sexuality

Approaches Brian names

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Online support

How his approaches translate to online work

Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative way to explore what matters to a person and build motivation for change. Online sessions use open questions and reflective listening to help clients clarify goals and move toward them. Solution-Focused Therapy centers on identifying small, practical steps that lead to improvement. In virtual meetings or messaging, the focus is on what is already working and how to do more of it. Trauma-Focused Therapy addresses the effects of past traumatic events and teaches tools for coping with symptoms; this can include grounding and pacing strategies that translate well to video or phone sessions.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Brian will talk with each person about their needs, goals, and preferences and together decide which methods to try first. That collaborative process makes it easier to adjust course as progress is made or new issues arise.

Online therapy offers flexibility and a range of formats. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues, phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited, and live chat or text messaging can be used for shorter check-ins or when typing feels easier. These options help fit therapy into busy days and make ongoing support more accessible for people in different situations.

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Questions people ask

What concerns does Brian commonly address?

He works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and related recovery issues. He also helps with relationship and intimacy struggles and LGBT-related concerns.

How would you describe his therapeutic style?

Sessions are practical and goal-oriented, focusing on small changes and strengths. He listens carefully and helps set clear steps clients can try between meetings.

What is his professional background?

He is a clinical social worker with 20 years of post-graduate experience working with trauma, crisis, and a range of emotional concerns.

Where does he practice and what credential does he hold?

He practices in New York and holds an LCSW credential from that state.

Which languages are supported in sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

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

International clients are not currently accepted; his practice is based in New York.

What session formats does he offer?

He provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.

How do costs and subscriptions work?

Costs vary by location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

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