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Keith Brown

Keith Brown, LCSW-R

New York

Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Anxiety and Family patterns

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  • CBT based work
  • Mindfulness practice
  • Motivational interviewing

About Keith

Keith Brown is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW-R) based in New York with 13 years of experience. He works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, attention issues, trauma and related concerns. He also lists family of origin issues among his focus areas and helps people address how early family patterns still affect their choices and relationships.

Keith believes clients know themselves best and takes a collaborative stance in sessions. He keeps conversations straightforward and nonjudgmental. Typical sessions involve looking at current problems, identifying small changes, and tracking what works over time.

His approach draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Client-Centered Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, and psychodynamic ideas. That mix lets him shift between practical skills work and exploring longer-standing patterns from childhood or family life. He often balances skill-building with reflective conversation.

People come to him for a range of concerns beyond mood and anxiety, including parenting strain, grief, relationship patterns, sleep problems, ADHD, career stress, and compassion fatigue. He has also worked with adoption and foster care questions and with people navigating nontraditional sexual cultures.

Sessions focus on clear goals and small, achievable steps. Keith is open to feedback about the work and adjusts what he does as needs change. He welcomes discussion about how family-of-origin dynamics influence current behavior and decisions.

Therapeutic approaches and how online sessions can work

Keith commonly integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness Therapy alongside Client-Centered Therapy. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and changing behaviors with practical exercises; it can help with anxiety, depression, and sleep or attention problems. Mindfulness Therapy uses attention and present-moment practices to reduce reactivity and improve emotional regulation. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening, feedback, and a collaborative stance where the client’s perspective guides the work.

Deciding which approach to use is a shared process. Keith works with clients to match methods to goals, whether that means skill-based CBT tools, mindfulness practices, or talking through family-of-origin patterns. He adjusts methods based on progress and client preference so the work fits the person's needs.

The original biography does not list specific online formats, so please confirm current session options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. They also let people continue work from different locations and can support a regular appointment rhythm alongside everyday responsibilities.

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

Listed in

New York

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does he address?

He works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, grief, sleep problems, parenting strain, relationship and family of origin issues, and related concerns.

What is his general therapeutic style?

He uses a collaborative, client-centered approach that mixes practical skills and reflective work. Sessions often combine problem-solving with discussion of longer-standing patterns.

How much experience does he have?

He has 13 years of clinical experience working with adults on a wide range of concerns and family backgrounds.

What credentials and location apply?

He is an LCSW-R licensed in New York and practices from that state.

Which languages and international work are supported?

Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.

What session formats are offered?

The original profile does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.

How does cost work?

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

How do I get started?

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