- Stress and anxiety
- CBT and mindfulness
- Career and coaching
About Keith
Keith Brown is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW-R) based in New York with 13 years of experience. He works with adults on common concerns such as depression, anxiety, trauma, attention differences, relationship stress, and life changes. His practice also includes coaching-style work for career and goal-setting issues and support around grief, sleep, and parenting struggles.
Keith starts by treating the person, not just the problem. He believes clients know their lives best and acts as a practical partner to help people make changes they choose. Sessions focus on clear aims and steady steps rather than jargon or abstract ideas.
His clinical toolbox includes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Mindfulness methods, Client-Centered Therapy, and psychodynamic ideas. He blends these approaches to fit what someone needs in a given moment, while inviting feedback so the work stays useful.
Keith has worked with people from varied family and cultural backgrounds, and he offers attention to issues like ADHD, bipolar mood concerns, compassion fatigue, and complex caregiving stress. He also addresses topics such as body image, blended family dynamics, and kink and alternative sexual culture when they are relevant to a person's goals.
Practical matters are part of his work. Sessions often include concrete strategies for managing anxiety, improving sleep, resolving conflict, or tackling career decisions. He aims to make therapy straightforward and focused on the next actions a person can try.
Therapeutic approaches and working online
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and building a working relationship where the client's own perspective guides the goals. It helps when someone needs space to clarify values and priorities. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and uses practical exercises to change unhelpful patterns; it is often useful for anxiety, depression, and sleep issues. Mindfulness Therapy offers attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and improve focus for things like stress or ADHD-related difficulties.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to test methods and adjust the plan based on needs, goals, and preferences. That means trying a CBT skill for a few weeks, then shifting toward mindfulness or a psychodynamic focus if it fits better.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into daily life, for example by saving travel time, allowing shorter check-ins around work or study breaks, or avoiding the need to be on camera when bandwidth is limited. Many people find that remote meetings help maintain continuity during moves or busy semesters, while still allowing work on practical steps and emotional goals.
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Experience
13+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he address for young adults?
He works with depression, anxiety, stress, trauma, ADHD, relationship and career concerns common in early adulthood.
How would you describe his therapy style?
He uses a mix of client-centered conversation, cognitive behavioral techniques, motivational interviewing, and mindfulness to set practical goals.
How much experience does he bring?
He has 13 years of clinical experience working with adults from diverse backgrounds.
What are his credentials and where is he located?
He is a New York LCSW-R and practices from New York.
Can sessions be conducted in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does he work with clients outside the United States?
He accepts international clients, so people outside the U.S. can be matched for sessions.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What do I do to begin sessions?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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