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Keith Brown
Experience
13 years
Based in
New York
Sessions
Online
Languages
English

Therapist · New York

Keith Brown

LCSW-R

Collaborative therapist focused on practical change

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License and NPI on record

LCSW-R
New York · 079295
NPI
1255684817

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  • Nonjudgmental space
  • Practical tools
  • Client led goals

About Keith

Keith Brown is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 13 years of experience helping people make meaningful changes. He creates an open, nonjudgmental space where clients lead the conversation and goals come from their priorities. He approaches therapy as a partnership and respects each person as the expert on their own life.

Keith commonly supports people facing depression, anxiety, trauma and attention differences, while also addressing stress, grief, self-esteem, and relationship and parenting concerns. He has worked with people from diverse family and cultural backgrounds and treats each situation as unique rather than one-size-fits-all.

His style borrows from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, mindfulness, Motivational Interviewing, and client-centered and psychodynamic ideas. That means sessions mix practical skills with time to talk about patterns and motivation. He adapts techniques to match what a client needs in the moment.

In sessions Keith focuses on clear, doable steps alongside listening and reflection. He invites feedback so the work stays useful and relevant. People often leave sessions with a small plan to try between meetings.

Keith also helps with career strain, sleep problems, ADHD-related challenges, compassion fatigue, and issues connected to adoption, caregiving, and chronic health concerns. He aims to balance short-term goals and longer-term understanding so clients can manage day-to-day problems while examining deeper patterns.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

Adoption and foster careAntisocial personalityAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameImpulsivityIntellectual disabilityJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

13+ years

Credentials

New York

Languages

English

How Keith’s approaches translate to online work

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and following the client’s lead. In practice that means sessions give space for someone to tell their story while the therapist reflects and helps clarify priorities. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) emphasizes practical tools to change thoughts and behaviors. CBT sessions often include skill-building, simple homework, and step-by-step plans to address anxiety, depression, or sleep problems. Mindfulness Therapy teaches noticing thoughts and bodily sensations without judgment to reduce reactivity and improve focus. It can help with stress, attention differences, and managing strong emotions.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Keith will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their needs and goals. That choice can change over time as clients try strategies and give feedback, keeping the plan flexible and responsive.

Please confirm the therapist's current session options before booking, since formats were not specified in the biography. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, shorten commute time, and allow check-ins during a workday break. Different session arrangements can also support quieter surroundings, lower bandwidth needs, or shorter focused check-ins depending on what someone needs.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does he address?

He works with a wide range of concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and ADHD. Additional areas include grief, parenting strain, career issues, and compassion fatigue.

How would you describe his therapy style?

Sessions combine listening with practical strategies. He uses a mix of client-centered conversation, CBT skills, mindfulness, and motivational techniques.

How much clinical experience does he have?

He has 13 years of clinical experience supporting people through life changes and emotional challenges.

What are his credentials and where is he based?

He holds an LCSW-R license and practices from New York.

Can sessions be conducted in other languages or internationally?

Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.

What session formats are available?

Please confirm current session options before booking, as specific formats were not specified in the biography.

How are fees and payment handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with him?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

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