Brad Maliszewski, LPC

Brad Maliszewski is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Michigan with 25 years of experience helping people through challenging life transitions and interpersonal struggles. He focuses on practical, compassionate support for stress, anxiety, relationship dynamics, family conflicts, and issues that often accompany major changes in life.

Brad brings a strong background in addressing communication problems, isolation and loneliness, and the emotional burdens of guilt and shame. He also works with intimacy concerns, anger management, parenting and blended family issues, divorce and separation, infidelity, and questions about life purpose. His practice emphasizes both immediate coping strategies and longer-term growth.

His approach centers on understanding each person’s unique circumstances and offering tailored guidance that combines empathic listening with evidence-informed techniques. Clients can expect a supportive environment where they can explore feelings, build resilience, and strengthen connections with others. Throughout his work Brad aims to help individuals and couples develop clearer communication, manage stressful situations more effectively, and move toward more satisfying relationships and life goals.

Approaches and Online Support for Relationships and Life Changes

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathetic listening and a non-judgmental space where people can explore feelings and values. It helps individuals build self-awareness, strengthen self-esteem, and find personal direction during transitions.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying patterns of thought and behavior that contribute to stress and anxiety, and teaches practical skills to reframe thinking and develop healthier coping strategies. It is often used for managing anxiety, anger, and everyday stressors.

The Gottman Method is a structured, research-informed approach for couples that targets communication, conflict management, and emotional connection. It can be useful for improving intimacy, addressing recurring patterns, and rebuilding trust after relationship challenges.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process, and Brad Maliszewski works collaboratively with clients to determine the best fit based on their needs, goals, and preferences. Licensed professionals often blend these methods so therapy can be tailored and adjusted over time to suit each person or couple.

Online therapy through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging provides flexibility for scheduling and makes it easier to maintain consistent work on issues like relationships, parenting, and life changes. Video offers face-to-face interaction, phone sessions provide convenience, and chat or messaging can support shorter check-ins and ongoing reflection between appointments.