Brian Zayman, LCSW

Brian Zayman is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) who draws on more than 26 years of experience to help people manage stress, anxiety, trauma and relationship struggles. He works with adults and couples, guiding clients as they set goals and track progress. His approach is informal and open, and he encourages straightforward conversation about whatever matters to the client.

Brian focuses on helping people improve self-esteem, mood, and coping skills during major life changes. He has worked in a variety of settings and has supported people through grief, loss, addictions, and interpersonal conflict. He also addresses concerns such as anger, communication problems, commitment issues, and codependency.

His background includes a Master’s in Social Work from the Silberman School of Social Work in Manhattan and decades of clinical practice. Over time he has combined techniques from different approaches to fit each person’s needs, and he invites clients to play an active role in shaping therapy.

Brian pays attention to the whole person, including physical, mental, and spiritual aspects of well-being. He offers a direct but compassionate style and encourages questions during sessions. Nothing is deemed off-limits in therapy when it helps the client move forward.

Clients who choose him are involved in creating clear goals and evaluating progress toward those goals. He maintains weekday early morning and daytime hours and meets with adults over 18 and with couples.

How these approaches shape online therapy

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and understanding each person’s experience without judgment. It helps people build self-awareness and find the solutions that fit their life. Narrative Therapy looks at the stories people tell about themselves and separates the person from the problem, which can be useful for issues like low self-esteem or identity questions.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and what has helped in the past. Together they decide whether to emphasize Client-Centered work, narrative techniques, or other methods to meet practical needs.

If you are considering online therapy, check which session options are currently offered before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight, and remove travel time so appointments are more convenient. Licensed professionals adapt exercises and conversation styles to work well over distance, helping clients focus on real-life changes and day-to-day coping without promising specific outcomes.