George Brassea , LCPC

George Brassea is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) based in Illinois who combines psychotherapy with a practical, down-to-earth style. He focuses on helping people manage anxiety, depression, grief, stress, and relationship or intimacy concerns. George also assists clients navigating LGBT issues, addiction, and self-esteem struggles. He uses attachment-focused work to look at how early relationships shape current patterns. Sessions also draw on client-centered techniques that let people lead the conversation while he reflects and clarifies. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) tools are offered when clients want concrete strategies to change thoughts and behaviors. George often brings family history into the work to show how upbringing influences present choices. He talks plainly about everyday routines like sleep, work, and relationships to find small, actionable changes. Conversations can include difficult topics such as trauma, abandonment, or questions about mortality when they arise. With nine years of experience and an MBA alongside his clinical credential, he blends psychological insight with practical problem solving. That combination can help with career concerns, decision-making, and the business-side stresses some clients face. George pays attention to how life roles - caregiver, partner, worker - affect wellbeing. He supports people working through body-image issues, blended family challenges, chronic illness or pain, codependency, and intimacy-related topics. Sessions aim to be warm and direct, offering feedback while honoring each person’s pace and goals.

How attachment and CBT translate to online therapy

Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early bonds shape current relationships and emotional patterns. Online sessions use conversation to identify those patterns and practice new ways of connecting with others. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and reflection so the person guides each session while the therapist offers empathy and gentle feedback. This approach helps people feel heard and make changes at their own pace. Finding the right approach is part of the work. George will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their needs, goals, and preferences. He adjusts the balance of depth work and practical strategies over time so therapy stays relevant and useful. Online formats offer flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face interaction for deeper conversation and body language cues. Phone sessions can be a simpler option when screen time is limited or bandwidth is low. Live chat and text-based messaging suit brief check-ins, ongoing coaching, or people who prefer writing to speaking. These choices make it easier to fit sessions into busy lives while still doing meaningful therapeutic work.