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Brian Strode, LPC

Stress, Anxiety Trauma, Abuse Self esteem, Motivation Career difficulties Compassion fatigue
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About me

I was a career Paramedic/Firefighter before going to graduate school. This is part of why working with first responders is one of my passions and my primary area of expertise. I completed my Masters in Counseling at Old Dominion University in 2009. I am licensed by the Virginia Board of Counseling as a Licensed Professional Counselor. My primary areas of counseling are in traumatic stress, professional burnout, and compassion fatigue. I also provide counseling in couples counseling, family issues, occupational issues, life stressors, general depression, general anxiety, etc. I understand that the world is not made of perfect scenarios and not everything in treatment is going to work idealistically the first time. I see my role as a counselor as being that I help you learn the knowledge and skills to help yourself. I adapt my counseling style to my client's needs, so I will use a mix of REBT, CBT, Person-Centered, Gestalt, and Adlerian, among various other theories and methods, as needed to meet each specific individual's needs. I use these theoretical approaches together with integrative medical health, meaning that we will explore others areas of life that effect mental health, such as exercise, nutrition, sleep, etc., and may include recommendations for consult and follow up with professionals in these areas. I do not typically limit my counseling practice to any specific age or population, nor do I typically limit what issues I will help a client with in counseling, but I do use a lot of cognitive approaches that requires a level of maturity where the client is willing and able to think critically, self-reflect, and understand the interactions between thoughts, emotions, behaviors, and actions. Many of my clients are people that previously had difficulty finding comfort with other counselors, so I have over the years learned to appreciate and enjoy working with people who have started losing faith in the benefits of counseling. While being at a distance does change some details on how things are done, the my counseling approach via distance counseling platforms (such as BetterHelp) is the same as the counseling I provide in-person; my clients here get the same level of dedicated service that my in-person clients receive.

Professional experience

14yrs in practice
Stress, Anxiety Trauma, Abuse Self esteem, Motivation Career difficulties Compassion fatigue

Additional areas of focus: Addictions, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Coping with life changes, Coaching, Attachment issues, Codependency, Communication problems, Divorce and separation, Family of Origin Issues, Family Problems, Fatherhood Issues, First Responder Issues, Life purpose, Men's issues, Military and Veterans Issues, Post-traumatic stress, Workplace issues

Clinical approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy

Services offered

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License information

VA LPC 0701007757

Reviews

These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Brian Strode. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.

He’s a great therapist!

Written on Nov 07, 2022 after therapy with Brian for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, coaching, and adhd

Brian understands what I’m trying to say and he never judges me. He always offers good feedback.

Written on Sep 03, 2022 after therapy with Brian for 8 months on issues concerning lgbt, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd

Best therapist I’ve ever had! Extremely intelligent and attentive. I’ve genuinely noticed so much improvement in my well-being since starting with him. Best decision I’ve ever made was choosing him as my therapist.

Written on Aug 14, 2022 after therapy with Brian for 8 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, and adhd

Brian is a professional but he creates an atmosphere that makes it very easy for you to talk about anything that is concerning you. He listens but also gives you insights and he’s pretty straight forward. I liked talking to him a lot! Certainly recommend.

Written on Aug 08, 2022 after therapy with Brian for 4 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, and career difficulties

I decided Brian was not a good fit for me personally but I believe he is a wonderful therapist who is dedicated to his patients. I am just seeking something different at this time.

Written on Jul 31, 2022 after therapy with Brian for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue

Brian is friendly and professional i truly feel like he listens cares and challenges me to be a better person

Written on Jul 25, 2022 after therapy with Brian for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, anger management, coping with life changes, and adhd