- Emotionally-Focused Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- CBT elements
About Brian
Brian Olden is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in California with 45 years of experience. He works with people facing relationship struggles, trauma and abuse, depression, anxiety, and life changes. He also helps with parenting, grief, career concerns, and complex issues like chronic illness and caregiver stress.
He uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) alongside client-centered work and cognitive behavioral ideas. In sessions he focuses on clear goals agreed on with the client. He talks through patterns in relationships, how emotions get triggered, and practical steps people can try between meetings.
Olden has experience with military-related trauma, sexual trauma, and a wide range of adult trauma. He has worked with people at different life stages and understands transitions such as divorce, job change, retirement, and blended family adjustments. He also offers support for first responders, fathers, and those facing end-of-life or hospice concerns.
He emphasizes recognizing existing strengths and building strategies to use those strengths effectively. Sessions may include exploring personal narratives, processing traumatic memories when appropriate, and learning skills to manage stress and sleep problems. The therapist’s background living overseas informs his awareness of cultural differences.
To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. The practice uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time, with fees that vary by location.
How Brian Uses EFT, Client-Centered Work and CBT Online
Brian blends Emotionally-Focused Therapy, client-centered techniques, and cognitive behavioral ideas in his practice. EFT focuses on how emotions shape attachment and relationship patterns and is often used when feelings are hard to name or when partners repeat unhelpful cycles. Client-centered work emphasizes listening and building goals together so the client's experience leads the pace and focus. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy offers practical tools to change thinking and behavior that contribute to anxiety, depression, or sleep problems.Picking the right approach is part of the work. He will help clients figure out which methods fit their needs and goals. That process is collaborative and may shift as concerns change or as new information comes up in sessions.
The listing does not specify which online session formats are offered, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also lets people access approaches like trauma processing, relationship work, and skill practice from a location that better suits their schedule.
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Experience
45+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he address most often?
He works with relationship problems, trauma and abuse, depression, anxiety, grief, parenting and many life transitions.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He combines Emotionally-Focused Therapy with client-centered work and some CBT strategies to focus on emotions, relationship patterns, and practical coping steps.
How much experience does he have?
He has 45 years of clinical experience as a California Licensed Clinical Social Worker.
Where is he licensed and based?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in California and practices from that state.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can clients from other countries work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions priced?
Costs vary by location and the practice uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin sessions?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule your first session.
Profile details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. Credential and registration rules differ between the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia.