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Keith Brown

Keith Brown

LCSW-R

Therapist · New York · 13+ years of experience

Partnering to manage anger and everyday stress

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  • Calm practical support
  • Goal focused
  • Mindful skills

About Keith

Keith Brown is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW-R) with 13 years of experience helping people make real changes. He aims to create a calm, nonjudgmental space where clients can speak honestly about stress, anger, anxiety, or life transitions. He treats each person as the expert on their own life and partners with them to set goals and solve problems.

Keith has worked with people facing depression, attention differences, trauma, and ongoing anxiety. He has also supported concerns like parenting strain, relationship problems, grief, sleep trouble, and career uncertainty. His work includes helping people manage strong emotions such as anger and build better coping skills.

His approach blends client-centered listening with tools from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and mindfulness practices. He uses Motivational Interviewing to help people find their own reasons to change, and draws on psychodynamic ideas when helpful to understand patterns from the past.

Sessions focus on practical steps and clear goals. Keith checks in often and adapts techniques based on feedback. That could mean learning new ways to handle stress, building routines for better sleep, or practicing how to respond differently in heated moments.

Keith’s background includes years of experience with diverse family and cultural contexts in New York. He works in English and accepts international clients. If someone wants to start, he asks them to describe their concerns so they can set a clear path forward together.

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

How Keith’s approaches can work online

Keith uses Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Mindfulness Therapy in ways that translate well to remote work. Client-centered work focuses on listening and collaboration, helping people feel heard and understood while they set goals. CBT looks at thoughts and behaviors and teaches concrete skills to reduce anxiety, manage anger, and alter unhelpful patterns. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to lower reactivity and improve sleep or stress management.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. Keith will work with each person to choose which methods fit their needs and goals. He checks in and adjusts methods based on feedback so the plan stays practical and realistic.

The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life - it can reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins during a break, or avoid the need to be on camera if that feels better. These practical benefits help maintain consistency and make it simpler to practice new skills between sessions.

At a glance

Listed location
New York
Experience
13+ years
Credentials
LCSW-R
Languages
English
License (New York)
LCSW-R · No. 079295
NPI
1255684817

As listed by the therapist. You can check a license with the state board and an NPI with the national registry.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Keith commonly address?

He helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, anger, relationship and family concerns, grief, sleep problems, career issues, and coping with life changes.

How would you describe his therapeutic style?

He practices client-centered listening and blends techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, mindfulness, Motivational Interviewing, and psychodynamic ideas to meet individual needs.

How much clinical experience does he have?

He brings 13 years of experience as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker working with diverse clients and a range of mental health concerns.

What credentials and location information are listed?

Keith holds the NY LCSW-R credential and is based in New York.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.

What session formats are available?

The original biography does not specify session formats, so confirm current session options before booking.

How is cost handled for sessions?

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

What steps are involved in getting started?

Choose the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule based on the therapist's availability.

Before you start

  • Online talk therapy is not a court-ordered or mandated anger-management course, and it does not provide attendance certificates.
  • Check that the location and license details above fit where you live.
  • If anyone is at risk of being harmed, contact emergency services or a domestic-abuse helpline first. See the support lines for the US, UK and Australia.
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