Dr. Brian Esterling

Early in his career he served on the faculty at Duke University Medical Center and supervised psychiatric interns during outpatient rotations. He later worked as a Clinical Director for a national managed care organization, overseeing treatment planning and practice standards across many settings. He maintains an academic role as Chair of a Graduate Psychology program at a major online university in Florida.

Clinically, he draws from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and mindfulness practices to help people see how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors connect. He also uses motivational interviewing and solution-focused techniques when helpful. Sessions focus on concrete, achievable steps.

He helps clients map out priorities, practice new skills, and monitor progress toward goals. That practical emphasis is useful for problems like career stress, relationship challenges, grief, addiction concerns, anger, and coping with life changes. Originally from the Midwest, he lives in south Florida with his family.

Outside of work he rows competitively and restores a classic sports car.