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Keith Brown

Keith Brown

New York

Collaborative therapist focused on practical change

  • 13 years' experience
  • English
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Credentials
LCSW-R
License
LCSW-R, New York · 079295
NPI
1255684817
Based in
New York
  • Client-centered care
  • CBT and mindfulness
  • Sleep and rest focus

About Keith

Keith Brown is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW-R) with 13 years of experience helping people make practical changes in their lives. He creates a nonjudgmental, open, and caring space where people can talk through what’s hard. He believes clients are the experts on themselves and works alongside them toward clearer goals.

Keith adapts his style to fit each person. He mixes client-centered conversation with tools from cognitive behavioral methods and mindfulness. He also draws on motivational interviewing and psychodynamic ideas to address patterns that get in the way.

People come to him for a wide range of concerns, including stress, anxiety, trauma, depression, sleep problems, ADHD, grief, and challenges at work or in relationships. He pays attention to background and family context while keeping sessions focused and practical.

Sessions often include goal-setting, skill practice, and checking what works between meetings. Keith invites feedback and adjusts plans as needs change. He aims for clear steps clients can try between sessions to build better routines and rest.

Keith practices in New York and offers therapy in English. He has worked with people from diverse family and cultural backgrounds and is open to working with international clients. To get started, readers can use the site's matching process to schedule a first session.

How Keith’s Approaches Translate to Online Work

Client-centered therapy focuses on listening, empathy, and building a collaborative relationship. It helps when someone needs a supportive space to sort out feelings and decide on goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is about identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors. It is practical and useful for anxiety, sleep problems, and low mood. Mindfulness therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and improve rest. It can be helpful for stress, sleep difficulties, and managing strong emotions.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Keith will talk with each person about what they want and try methods that fit their needs and preferences. He invites feedback and adjusts the plan so techniques feel useful and realistic for daily life.

Confirm session formats before booking since the biography does not list specific options. In general, online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, avoid travel time, and try short check-ins when needed. Some people prefer audio for lower bandwidth or video for face-to-face contact; discuss which works best when scheduling.

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

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist address?

Keith works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, sleep difficulties, ADHD, grief, and career or relationship challenges.

How would you describe his therapeutic style?

He uses a mix of client-centered conversation, cognitive behavioral techniques, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and psychodynamic ideas to tailor sessions to each person.

What is his professional background?

Keith has 13 years of clinical experience helping people create positive change and has worked with clients from diverse family and cultural backgrounds.

Where is he based and what credential does he hold?

He practices in New York and holds the NY LCSW-R credential, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Registered.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English and he also accepts international clients.

What session formats are available?

Please confirm current session options before booking, as specific formats are not listed in the biography.

How does billing and cost work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with him?

Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

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