Dr. Brian Spitsbergen, PhD, LPC, CAADC,

plymouth, Michigan

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Professions: Counselor, Marriage & Family Therapist, Mental Health Counselor

Languages: English

My Approach to Therapy

Many of the experiences people face reside in our anxiety and finding solutions to complex life problems associated with anxiety often require additional support and consultation. This is where I hope to be of service to you. I believe that we as individuals can accomplish just about anything if we are prepared and have the right supports in place.

Supervision Details

Supervision Specialties

Abandonment, Addictions and Compulsions, Adjusting to Change / Life Transitions, Blended Family Issues, Career Issues , Drug and Alcohol Addiction, First Responders, Gambling Addiction, Grief, Loss, and Bereavement, Hoarding, Relationships and Marriage, Self-Esteem, Self-Harm

Focused Modalities

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Anger Management, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Collaborative Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Emotion Focused Couples Therapy, Gestalt Therapy, Humanistic Psychology (humanism), Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian Therapy), Systems Theory /Therapy, Emotion Focused Therapy, Strength-Based Therapy, Coaching

My Practice & Services

I offer a vast and diverse set of counseling, skills training, education and experience in these specific content areas that could benefit your personal needs. I offer: -Behavioral Health support & counseling -Substance Use Interventions -Policymaking Consultation for Substance Use Disorders -Executive Coaching -Behavioral Health Organizational Consultation -Substance Use Disorder Education -Substance Use Disorder Assessment & Treatment -Trauma-Informed Consultation & Training -Organizational Assessment & Training

Important Factors for Choosing a Therapist

Gaining experience and strength in therapy really seems to be connected to the trust and relationship one can have in this experience. It is through this experience that change is possible.

Expertise & Specialties

Age Groups I Work With

ChildrenTeensAdultsElders

Groups I Work With

For over 30 years, my experience includes group, individual and family therapy style sessions. I have a diverse level of experience working with all age groups in a variety of settings. This includes: * Substance Abuse Interventions with families * Individual, group, and family work * Youth, adolescents, adults, and seniors I have a great deal of experience with trauma, anxiety depression and with behavioral disorders, and addiction work Additionally, my career includes decades of executive-level non-profit & academic work in substance abuse and behavioral health that have served individuals who have previously struggled with finding peace and success

Therapy Services & Specialties

Chemical Dependency EvaluationClinical SupervisionCoachingConsultationCounseling for OffendersFamily Therapy Group Therapy Marriage, Couples, or Relationship Counseling

Concerns & Challenges Addressed

Abuse / Abuse Survivor IssuesAddictions and CompulsionsAdjusting to Change / Life TransitionsAggression and ViolenceAnxietyBlended Family IssuesChild and/or Adolescent IssuesDepression

Therapeutic Approaches & Evidence-Based Methods

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Collaborative TherapyDialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)Systems Theory /Therapy

Industries & Communities

EducationEntertainment IndustryFirst Responder/Medical ProfessionalsMilitary/Law EnforcementProfessional SportsSelf-Employed and Freelance ProfessionalsUnion First