Brian Zayman, LCSW

Brian Zayman is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) who brings more than 26 years of professional experience to his therapeutic work. He holds a Master of Social Work from the Silberman School of Social Work in Manhattan and has supported individuals, teens, and couples in a range of clinical settings. His practice addresses common concerns such as depression, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief and loss, interpersonal conflict, and work-related or vocational issues, while also focusing on self-esteem, coping skills, mood regulation, and adjustment to major life changes.

Brian draws on a variety of therapeutic approaches and tailors techniques to the needs of each person he sees, inviting clients to set their own goals and to evaluate progress along the way. He emphasizes practical problem-solving and decision-making strategies that help clients move forward, and he attends to multiple aspects of wellbeing including physical, mental, and spiritual concerns. Known for an informal and transparent style, he encourages open discussion and believes that nothing relevant is off-limits in effective therapy.

He offers care to adults 18 and older as well as couples, and he provides weekday early morning and daytime hours to accommodate different schedules. As a clinician, Brian aims to create a safe, accepting space where people can explore difficult topics, build insight, and develop skills for lasting change.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care with Brian Zayman

Brian uses client-centered therapy to build a collaborative relationship in which the client's perspective and choices guide the work; this approach is useful for improving self-esteem, coping skills, and everyday decision-making. Narrative therapy is another tool he uses to help people reframe the stories they tell about themselves and their relationships, which can be helpful for addressing identity, attachment, and the impact of past events. He also draws on psychodynamic ideas to explore patterns that stem from earlier experiences and to increase self-understanding, a process that can support change in mood, relationship dynamics, and persistent behavioral patterns.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Brian works collaboratively with each person to identify methods that match their goals, preferences, and needs. He adapts techniques over time as progress is made and priorities shift.

Online therapy in his practice includes video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to access licensed professionals from home or work, fit sessions into busy routines, and maintain continuity of care when life events make in-person visits difficult.