Brian Lux, LCPC
Hopeful, story-focused counselor with practical tools
Details
| Name | Brian Lux |
|---|---|
| Credentials | LCPC |
| Based in | Illinois |
| Licensed in | Illinois |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English |
| Years in practice | 20 |
About Brian
Brian Lux is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) with two decades of clinical experience. He focuses on helping people who are stressed, anxious, grieving, or feeling stuck. He brings a warm, hopeful manner and a straightforward, strengths-based style to sessions.
He draws on Narrative Therapy to help people tell and revise the stories they carry about themselves. He also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and mindfulness practices to teach simple tools for noticing thoughts, calming the body, and choosing actions that match values.
Background and approach
The work is practical and rooted in daily life. Brian has worked in residential programs, community mental health, and independent practice. That range has given him experience with mood conditions, trauma, addictions, and complex situations where several problems overlap.
He pays attention to life circumstances such as chronic illness, blended family challenges, and issues that come from family of origin dynamics. Sessions are offered with a calm, conversational tone and often include a little humor. Brian aims to notice strengths and past successes alongside painful experiences.
He also names that spirituality is part of who he is, and he will not impose those beliefs on anyone. People who reach out can expect a collaborative process focused on small, doable steps. Brian helps clients identify what matters to them, untangle messy problems, and build routines that support clearer thinking and better day-to-day functioning.
What this therapist works with
His listing names Stress, Anxiety, Relationship issues, Trauma and abuse among the things Brian works with, alongside the areas below.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Depression
- ADHD
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Compassion fatigue
- Blended family issues
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Co-morbidity
- Communication problems
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Divorce and separation
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Forgiveness
- Gender dysphoria
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Mood disorders
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Phobias
- Post-traumatic stress
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Sex addiction
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Young adult issues
Approaches listed
- Narrative Therapy: Named in his listing among his approaches.
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT): Listed by Brian among the ways he works.
- Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Brian among the ways he works.
- Mindfulness Therapy: Listed by Brian among the ways he works.
- Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Brian among the ways he works.
- Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Brian directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.
Narrative Therapy in this listing
Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how he works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.
If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Brian directly how he uses it and what a session usually looks like.
Online session options
How therapeutic approaches translate to online care
Brian often uses Narrative Therapy to help people examine and retell the stories that shape daily choices and relationships. This approach can be useful for people feeling stuck by old patterns, identity questions, or family of origin issues. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is another core approach he draws on; it focuses on noticing thoughts and feelings, clarifying values, and taking small actions that align with what matters most. Mindfulness techniques are woven into sessions to teach simple breathing and attention exercises that reduce reactivity and improve focus.Finding the right fit is part of the work. Brian collaborates with each person to choose approaches that match their goals and preferences. He checks in about what helps, what feels useful, and adapts methods as the relationship develops so the process stays practical and relevant.
Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to make therapy flexible. Video is useful for full-session conversations and visual cues. Phone sessions can fit a commute or a tight schedule and need less bandwidth. Live chat or text messaging can be used for shorter check-ins, quick coping ideas, or support between full sessions. These options make it easier to fit regular work on goals into a busy life.
Common questions about this listing
What kinds of concerns does he address?
He works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, ADHD, bipolar conditions, and parenting challenges.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
His style is strengths-based and solution-oriented with a touch of humor. He uses narrative ideas, ACT, and mindfulness to help people make small, practical changes.
What experience does he bring to sessions?
He has 20 years of experience across residential settings, community mental health, and independent practice, giving him a broad background with complex and overlapping problems.
What are his credentials and where is he licensed?
He holds the LCPC credential and is licensed as an LCPC in Illinois.
Does he offer sessions in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English and he also accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to match different needs and routines.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What do I need to do to begin working together?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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