Brian Case, Marriage Counselor in Scottsdale, 85251

Brian T. Case, LMFT, CSAT

Profession(s):
Marriage & Family Therapy, Mental Health Counseling, Psychotherapy
License Status:
I'm a licensed professional.
Primary License:
LMFT - LMFT 0468

My Approach to Helping

I have been counseling since 1992, when I began my training at Purdue University. I specialize in marriage/family therapy, anger management, addictions and sexual issues. I am a Certified Sexual Addiction Therapist and a professional member of the Society for the Advancement of Sexual Health. My goal is to "work myself out of a job" by empowering clients to work through core issues, gain needed insights and tools, and make behavioral changes which allow for more success and fulfillment both personally and professionally. Integrating healing components such as interpersonal forgiveness, assertive boundary work, traditional talk therapy and experiential/expressive therapies, my challenging yet respectful approach allows hope, healing and meaningful change to emerge. At the heart of my practice is teaching people how to find balance and fulfillment through living life from their "Real Self", and therefore shifting out of "shame based", "fear based" or "performance based" living. Since 1996, I have worked full-time at Psychological Counseling Services, one of the Nation's premiere "intensive out-patient" treatment centers. I recently authored a chapter in the "Handbook for the Clinical Treatment of Infidelity" and a clinical update article on sexual addiction treatment for the American Association of Marriage and Family Therapy's bi-monthly magazine.

More Info About My Practice

I believe therapy is most successful when there is a collaboration between the client and the therapist. I bring in my own expertise, training, life experience, etc. and my clients bring in their understanding of the situation, what has/hasn't helped so far, and their own resources/tools/insights/strengths etc. to apply to the process. By working together, desired outcomes may be achieved more quickly and completely than when I as the "Dr" am expected to "fix things". I therefore welcome discussion decisions made and about what is or isn't helpful within the therapy process. However, I also am able to provide structure, give tough feedback and be directive in ways that many of my clients appreciate. I often hear things like, "my (our) other therapist seemed to just listen and/or validate, but you get down to the core issue and then help me (us) figure out what to do about it" If you are considering therapy for the first time, or have been in therapy before and for whatever reason do not feel done yet, I would be happy to talk with you briefly on the phone to see if we might be a good fit. If we are not a good fit for some reason, there is a very good chance I know somebody here in the Valley who would be-so feel free to give me a call or to email me