Brian Carreira, LPC, NCC
Contact Brian:
bcarreira@therapyresourcesmc.com
862-701-2039
Brian Carreira is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and National Certified Counselor (NCC). He works with individuals and couples, guiding them to adopting effective strategies and developing healthy responses to address challenging thoughts and feelings, while also pursuing what matters and is meaningful in their life. Brian equips his clients with tools to face their discomfort and pain while aligning their actions with their values to foster a fulfilling life path. Driven by a belief that positive transformation is possible, clients are encouraged to deepen their self-awareness and recognize their strengths and values. Brian looks to empower clients to confront life’s challenges confidently and to make choices that align with their personal aspirations.
In counseling sessions, clients work towards managing various emotions such as anxiety, depression, anger, grief, and loss, while also enhancing stress management, achieving work-life equilibrium, and exploring substance use patterns. Brian integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and solution-focused approaches to promote holistic wellness.
Brian holds a Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Fairleigh Dickinson University and has several years of clinical experience at inpatient psychiatric hospitals as a chaplain and more recently as a counselor in private practice. He also holds a Masters of Divinity from Union Theological Seminary.
