Brian Lingle, LMSW

Brian Lingle, LMSW, helps people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, depression, family conflict, trauma and parenting concerns. He practices in Michigan and notes experience working with veterans and Armed Forces issues. He speaks English and aims to make the first steps of seeking help easier and less confusing.

He keeps sessions practical and direct. Conversations focus on what is happening now and what can change. He adapts the pace and topics to each person, and works with clients to set clear, achievable goals for everyday life.

His approach draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to spot unhelpful thinking and try different behaviors. Narrative Therapy helps people reframe painful stories about themselves. Solution-Focused Therapy looks for small steps that move a situation forward.

Brian brings five years of experience as a licensed master social worker. He describes his work as respectful and sensitive, and aims to tailor discussions and plans to individual needs. He encourages people to notice progress, even small steps, and to adjust goals as life changes.

If you are ready to start, he asks you to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule according to availability. The process is meant to match you with a therapist who fits your goals and practical needs.

How his approaches translate to online therapy

Brian uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going and to try practical alternatives that reduce symptoms over time. This approach is often useful for stress, anxiety, and depression because it focuses on changing what you do day to day.

Narrative Therapy is another tool he uses to help people rewrite difficult stories about themselves and their relationships. It can be helpful for issues around attachment, shame, and life transitions by separating the person from the problem and looking for different meanings.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. He will discuss goals, preferences, and what has helped or not helped in the past to decide whether CBT, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused work, or a mix makes the most sense. This is a collaborative process and plans can change as needs evolve.

The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, avoid travel time, and keep appointments during work or caregiving schedules. It can also allow shorter check-ins when needed or sessions that focus on skill practice between meetings.