Brian Groeschel, LPC

Brian Groeschel is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) with two decades of experience helping people through hard moments. He focuses on common struggles like stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, and addictions. Brian aims to make sessions practical and straightforward so people can use what they learn right away.

He blends several approaches to match each person's needs. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is part of his work, helping people identify unhelpful thoughts and change behaviors. He also draws on attachment-based ideas to look at how early relationships shape current patterns, and client-centered methods to keep the person's goals front and center.

Brian often helps with issues tied to family of origin, communication problems, and challenges around fatherhood. He also supports people facing divorce and separation, substance use concerns, body image struggles, and feelings of emptiness. He pays attention to how control issues or codependency show up in day-to-day life.

Sessions are conversational and focused on practical steps. He uses clear tools and homework that people can try between meetings. Brian aims to build skills for managing emotions, improving relationships, and reducing symptoms so life becomes more manageable.

Brian practices in Wisconsin and conducts therapy in English. He brings a calm, steady presence and works to help people feel more capable of handling life’s stressors.

How Brian Uses Therapy Methods Online

Brian commonly draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors. CBT is useful for anxiety, depression, and stress by breaking down problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions. Attachment-Based Therapy is also part of his work and looks at how early relationship patterns affect current bonds and emotional reactions; this can help with trust, closeness, and recurring relationship struggles.

He pairs these approaches with a client-centered stance that keeps the person's goals in charge of the work. Finding the right mix is collaborative - Brian will talk through goals, try approaches that fit, and adjust based on what helps most. The plan is shaped around the client's needs and preferences rather than a single method.

Online therapy formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video calls let people use visual cues during deeper conversations. Phone sessions are useful when bandwidth is limited or when being off-camera helps concentration. Live chat and text messaging work well for shorter check-ins, progress updates, or quick skill practice between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life and keep continuity when schedules change.