WELCOME…
to my boutique practice, focused on interpersonal and professional fulfillment with a concentration in working with the distinctive impediments facing gay men and the broader LGBTQ community.
For some, this decision is made during a stressful time as unfulfilling relationships, substance use, depression/anxiety and professional challenges are often the catalysts that bring many men to my practice.
While painful, these motivators to therapy can lead to lasting change. It is my strong belief that it is the relationship or therapeutic alliance between client and therapist that ultimately heals. I conduct psychotherapy through a gay affirmative and culturally competent framework that provides my clients a unique experience in understanding the self and consequently creating lasting change. In addition to traditional psychotherapy, I offer a comprehensive career assessment and Executive Coaching to clients who are professionally unfulfilled. My psychodynamic approach to therapy, partnered with the philosophy that professional fulfillment can assist in empowering one out of emotional duress allows clients to enhance their self-worth and make significant life changes. The confidence gained from identifying the best fit for an individual’s innate abilities often translates to confidence and contentment in other areas of life.
As a seasoned, gay therapist I am well prepared to develop a healing relationship to address the complexities facing the modern, New York, gay man.
Navigating gay culture, body image, shame, work-life balance, self-esteem, family and relationships are all complicated experiences. Managing these life constructs as a professional in New York City can be exponentially more challenging. In our work together in psychotherapy/executive coaching, psychological insight and awareness will allow one to understand their emotions at a deeper level, begin to make different choices and create a more fulfilling life.
SPECIALTIES & SERVICES
Our career is very much tied to our happiness and fulfillment in life and must be consistent with who we are, our values, our interests and our skills.
I have worked with many gay couples over the past 8 years to help them understand the dynamics in their relationships & learn to communicate more effectively.
It is my strong belief that it is the relationship between therapist and patient that leads to lasting change. Ultimately, it is the relationship that heals.
Teletherapy is gentle way to introduce yourself to counseling, comfortably transition into physical office visits, or to supplement your existing sessions when travel or work demands make it impossible.
Does your dream job come with pressure to perform? Rediscover your confidence, and lead with strength and balance.
Are differing views affecting the internal harmony of your business partnership? Do you feel disconnected from your business partner?
Are there conflicts arising in your executive, C-suite or management team? Are you looking for ways to improve communication at work?
I invite you to explore my website further to learn more about me and my approach to treatment and to call for a initial consultation.
My psychotherapy office is centrally located in Midtown Manhattan. During my tenure as a psychotherapist and executive coach, I am now afforded the opportunity to provide consultation on a wide and varied array of subject matters for organizational development, clinical supervision to fellow therapists and enjoy my teaching role at the Graduate School of Counseling and Clinical Psychology at Teachers College, Columbia University. Please feel free to contact me at 917-699-9722 or Brian@BrianNortonTherapy.com.
276 5th Ave #307, New York, NY 10001
577 Brown Brook Rd, Southbury, CT 06488