Works with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Depression
- ADHD
How Brian works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- CT Psychologist
- Licensed in
- Connecticut
- Years in practice
- 36
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Brian
Brian Lussier is a Connecticut clinical psychologist who helps people manage stress, anger, anxiety, parenting challenges, and depression. He draws on long experience to offer calm, practical support when life feels overwhelming. He writes simply and listens closely to what matters most to each person.
He has worked in a variety of settings for over 36 years and has also been a certified school psychologist for more than 20 years.
Background and approach
That background gives him experience supporting parents, especially those caring for children with disabilities. He uses what he has learned across settings to shape each individual's care. Brian takes an eclectic approach that starts with the person’s feelings, thoughts, actions, and health.
He also pays attention to relationships, work, and other pressures that affect daily life. Sessions focus on increasing understanding, coping skills, and practical problem solving. He commonly draws from cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness practices to help people change unhelpful thinking and manage intense emotions.
Emotionally-focused and solution-focused ideas are used when they fit the concern and goal. He aims to build on strengths people already have and to teach useful tools for handling conflict, grief, sleep problems, or mood changes. Brian keeps the tone encouraging and sometimes uses gentle humor to ease difficult conversations.
He works with each person to set clear goals and to find small steps that lead to real change over time.
What Brian works with
Everything Brian lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Brian's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Depression
- ADHD
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Sleeping disorders
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Fatherhood issues
- Forgiveness
- Intellectual disability
- Social anxiety and phobia
Approaches Brian lists
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
How therapeutic approaches fit into online care
CBT, or cognitive behavioral therapy, helps people notice and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. It is often used for anxiety, anger, depressive symptoms, and sleep problems by teaching clear skills and practical exercises. Mindfulness therapy focuses on paying attention to the present moment and learning ways to reduce reactivity and stress. It can help with emotional regulation, worry, and grounding during intense moments.Choosing an approach is a shared process. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals, preferences, and what has worked or not worked before. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust the plan as progress is made.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is useful for longer sessions and face-to-face conversation. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and text messaging work well for brief check-ins, homework support, and ongoing encouragement between longer sessions. These options make therapy more flexible and easier to fit around work, caregiving, and busy schedules.
Questions people ask about Brian
What concerns does he help with?
He supports people with stress, anxiety, anger, depression, ADHD, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, sleep issues, self-esteem, career transitions, bipolar challenges, and other life changes.
What is his therapeutic style?
He uses an eclectic, practical style that focuses on feelings, thoughts, actions, and health while also considering relationships and work. The aim is clearer understanding and improved coping skills.
How much experience does he have?
He has 36 years of experience working in varied settings and over 20 years as a certified school psychologist.
What are his credentials and location?
He is listed as CT Psychologist 002173 and practices in Connecticut.
In which languages are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How much do sessions cost?
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?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.