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Keith Brown

Therapist

Keith Brown

LCSW-R

New York · 13+ years of experience

Compassionate LCSW-R who partners for change

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Step 1

  • Person-centered approach
  • Practical skill-building
  • Works with identity issues

About Keith

Keith Brown is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW-R) with 13 years of experience helping people make meaningful changes in their lives. He builds a nonjudgmental, open, and caring space where people can talk through hard things. He treats each person as the expert on their own life and partners with them toward goals or relief from distress.

Keith commonly supports people dealing with depression, anxiety, attention challenges, trauma, and grief. He also helps with relationship strain, parenting stress, career decisions, and coping with life changes. He works with concerns such as ADHD, bipolar mood issues, sleep problems, and compassion fatigue, and he is comfortable addressing topics related to identity and LGBT concerns.

His approach pulls from several methods, including Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, Mindfulness Therapy, and Psychodynamic Therapy. He adapts these methods to fit each person rather than using a one-size-fits-all plan. Sessions focus on practical steps, clearer thinking, and noticing patterns that affect day-to-day life.

Keith has experience working with people from diverse family and cultural backgrounds, and he aims to tailor care to each person’s situation. He values feedback and adjusts his style as needed to meet goals and preferences.

Keith practices in New York and accepts international clients. If someone is looking for a therapist who listens closely and helps craft manageable steps forward, he offers a collaborative, person-focused approach.

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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

Step 3

How therapeutic approaches guide online care

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on building a respectful, listening-based relationship. The therapist follows the person’s lead and supports their goals, which helps with many concerns like grief, identity questions, and major life changes.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect. It often includes simple exercises and practical homework to reduce anxiety, manage mood, and improve sleep or attention.

Mindfulness Therapy teaches ways to notice thoughts and bodily reactions without getting swept away by them. It can help with stress, anger, and feeling overwhelmed by daily demands.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with the person to choose methods that match their needs, goals, and comfort level, and will adjust the plan as progress and preferences become clearer.

The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It can also let someone meet with a licensed professional from another region, which is helpful for people who relocate or have limited local options.

Step 4

Frequently asked questions

What issues does Keith commonly address?

He helps with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, attention challenges, grief, and related concerns like sleep problems, career strain, and compassion fatigue.

What is his general therapy style?

His style is collaborative and nonjudgmental. He blends client-centered work with CBT, mindfulness, and motivational techniques to create practical steps forward.

How much clinical experience does he have?

He has 13 years of experience as a practicing clinician and has worked with people from diverse family and cultural backgrounds.

What credential and region are listed for this therapist?

He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, listed as LCSW-R, practicing in New York.

In which language are sessions offered?

Sessions are offered in English and he does accept international clients.

What session formats are available?

The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.

How are fees 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 the therapist's availability.

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