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Online therapist

Brian Larimer

Practical, faith-informed support for family challenges

Credentials
LPC
Experience
5 years
Licensed in
South Carolina
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Brian

Brian Larimer is a licensed professional counselor who practices in South Carolina. He uses straightforward, practical methods to help people facing stress and anxiety. He also helps with family issues, parenting concerns, career changes, and communication problems.

Brian often blends Reality Therapy with Solution Focused Brief Therapy. Reality Therapy focuses on present choices and taking responsibility for change. Solution Focused Brief Therapy zeroes in on small, concrete steps that lead toward clear goals.

Background and approach

He integrates his Christian faith into sessions when clients want that element included. Sessions emphasize honest conversation and practical strategies rather than long theoretical talks. Brian aims to give usable tools for coping with everyday pressures and transitions.

His style is collaborative and direct, with an emphasis on respect and clear expectations. He works with each person to identify realistic next steps and build resilience over time. The aim is steady progress that fits each person's life.

Brian brings five years of counseling experience to his work as an LPC. He uses short-term, goal-oriented techniques alongside faith-based values when appropriate. Parents reading this can expect clear communication, an emphasis on action, and help turning small changes into lasting routines.

Evidence-based techniques and flexible online care

Brian uses Reality Therapy to focus on present choices and personal responsibility. This approach helps people clarify what they want to change now and decide on small, reachable steps to move forward. Solution Focused Brief Therapy is another core method; it concentrates on specific goals and quick, practical solutions that build momentum when life feels overwhelming.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. He collaborates with each person to match techniques to their needs, goals, and values, including integrating Christian faith when the client prefers. The therapist and client review progress and adjust methods together so the plan stays useful and realistic.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, which can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule. These formats allow for ongoing check-ins, brief coaching, or deeper conversations, depending on what a person needs. For many, the flexibility of remote sessions helps keep momentum between meetings and supports steady progress over time.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Brian address?
He works with stress, anxiety, family and parenting issues, career transitions, coping with life changes, and communication problems.
What is his general approach in sessions?
Sessions focus on practical steps and clear goals using reality-based and solution-focused techniques. Conversations aim to create immediate, usable strategies.
How long has he been practicing?
He has five years of experience as a counselor in clinical and community settings.
What are his credentials and where does he practice?
He is an LPC - licensed professional counselor - with license number SC LPC 10904 and practices in South Carolina.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He does not work with international clients at this time.
What formats are available for meeting?
Sessions can be held via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
How are costs and starting therapy handled?
Costs vary by location and therapist availability and use a subscription that can be canceled at any time; to get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule based on availability.

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Experience
5 years
Licensed
South Carolina
Languages
English

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