George Brassea, LCPC
Licensed in Illinois · 9 years in practice
George Brassea blends relational therapy with practical focus.
License and registration
- LCPC, Illinois
- 180011327 · expires March 2027
- NPI
- 1528420213 · national provider identifier
- Years in practice
- 9
- Languages
- English
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About George
George Brassea blends relational therapy with practical focus. He uses attachment-based and client-centered approaches to help people understand patterns that cause stress, anxiety, and relationship strain. George holds an Illinois Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor credential and brings nine years of clinical experience to his work.
He asks direct questions and listens closely. Sessions often look at family history and early bonds to see how they shape current behavior. Conversations can cover everyday routines, sleep, intimacy, and even fears about mortality when those topics matter.
Background and approach
His style mixes warm curiosity with clear feedback. George supports people through grief, depression, addiction concerns, and identity issues linked to LGBT experiences. He also helps with career stress, anger, and self-esteem problems.
George pays attention to attachment wounds, abandonment fears, and communication patterns. He also works with people dealing with blended family stress, caregiver burden, chronic illness, and body image concerns. Alternative sexuality topics such as BDSM and kink are included when relevant to a person's goals.
Sessions may draw on cognitive behavioral techniques and existential or Jungian ideas when they fit the situation. He aims to help people gain clearer self-understanding and practical steps they can use between sessions. The goal is workable change rooted in a trusting relationship.
Focus areas and approaches
Everything George lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- LGBT
- Grief
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Intimacy-related issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Coaching
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- Emptiness
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Narcissism
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Post-traumatic stress
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Somatization
- Traumatic brain injury
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches George names
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Existential Therapy
- Jungian Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Naming an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist lists and does not check training records.
Online support
Using attachment and client-centered work online
George commonly uses attachment-based therapy to look at how childhood bonds shape current relationships and emotional reactions; this approach helps when people struggle with trust, abandonment fears, or recurring relationship patterns. He also uses client-centered methods that focus on listening, reflecting, and supporting a person's own goals, which can be useful for building self-esteem and clarifying values. Cognitive behavioral ideas are often added to teach specific skills for anxiety, mood, and behavior change.Figuring out the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That conversation can include trying different techniques and adjusting the plan as progress unfolds.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video helps recreate face-to-face connection for in-depth conversations, phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited, chat or text-based messaging can fit quick check-ins or brief coaching, and a mix of formats gives flexibility to fit work, caregiving, or other commitments. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent and to apply new skills between sessions.
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Questions people ask
What concerns does he address?
He helps with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, LGBT concerns, and self-esteem. Additional focuses include attachment and abandonment, body image, caregiver stress, chronic illness, and first responder issues.
What is his therapeutic approach like?
Work centers on attachment-based and client-centered ways of relating, with cognitive behavioral and Jungian ideas used as needed. Sessions combine listening, thoughtful questions, and clear feedback to help people see patterns and try new behaviors.
How much experience does he have?
He has nine years of clinical experience working with a range of concerns. That background informs his blend of relational focus and practical tools.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
George holds an Illinois Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor credential (LCPC) and practices in Illinois.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are offered?
He meets by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Multiple formats let people choose what fits their schedule and comfort.
How are costs and billing handled?
Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time, and costs vary with location and therapist availability.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. After that, schedule sessions based on therapist availability.
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