Brad Maliszewski, LPC

Brad Maliszewski uses straightforward, practical therapy to help people manage worry and relationship strain. He is a licensed professional counselor with 25 years of experience and works from Michigan. Brad writes simple plans you can try between sessions and keeps conversations focused on what matters now.

Brad often begins by listening closely to what a person notices about stress and anxiety. He helps identify unhelpful thoughts and habits, then practices small changes together. Sessions move at a steady pace so people leave with clear next steps they can use at home.

Communication problems, blended family challenges, and divorce or separation are frequent topics he addresses. He also supports people dealing with guilt, shame, loneliness, and questions about life purpose. Parenting strain, intimacy issues, and anger are handled with direct guidance and concrete skills practice.

His work blends cognitive behavioral ideas with a client-centered attitude and longer-term psychodynamic thinking. That mix lets him address current problems and also look at patterns that repeat over time. The Gottman Method is used when couples-style skills are appropriate to improve communication and connection.

Brad aims for a collaborative tone. He explains options, tries interventions, and adjusts plans based on what helps. People who prefer clear language and step-by-step support may find his approach especially useful.

How therapeutic approaches work online

Brad blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and client-centered methods to address stress and relationship difficulties. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and practicing new behaviors to reduce anxiety and improve coping. Client-centered therapy emphasizes listening and collaboration so the work follows the person's priorities and pace.

He treats these approaches as tools to try rather than fixed rules. Choosing the right method happens together during early sessions, with adjustments based on goals, comfort, and what feels most useful. This collaborative process helps shape a plan that fits each person's needs.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to make therapy more flexible. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and nonverbal cues. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or for a quick check-in. Live chat and text messaging are useful for short updates, brief skills practice, or when writing feels easier than speaking. These options help people fit therapy into busy lives and keep momentum between appointments.