Brian  Long

Brian Long

Master Addiction Counselor - also offered by NAADAC, MAC Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Georgia, Florida Accepting Online
Updated April 2, 2023

Specialties & Expertise

  • Addiction
  • Anxiety
  • Career counseling
  • Depression
  • Loss, grief, and bereavement
  • Trauma

Professional statement

Brian L. Long is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in the state of Georgia and is approved to conduct Tele-Counseling in the state of Florida. He has been fully licensed for 10+-years, and has practiced counseling for the past 15-years.

His approach is Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Solution-Focused Therapy (SFT) and Motivational Interviewing. He has worked with thousands of individuals, families, groups and couples addressing issues such as stress, anxiety, depression, PTSD, suicidal ideations, domestic violence, anger management, impulse control, abuse and neglect, oppositional and defiant behaviors, alcohol and drug addiction, autism spectrum, career coaching and transitions, life transitions, conflict resolution, social skills and communication skills.

Brian provides tele-mental health services through a secured platform. Please see his current availability to schedule and appointment. Thank you.


Message to clients

Thank you for reading my profile. I take a solution-focused and direct approach when working with client's. I provide an environment for individuals to maximize their personal and professional development.


Specialties

Addiction - Coping with emotional discomfort and suffering; reducing or abstaining from unwanted behaviors such as unhealthy gambling or shopping

Anxiety - Coping with excessive worry, nervousness, or stress; intense discomfort in social settings (social anxiety); sudden and intense feelings of panic (panic disorder)

Career counseling - Support around personal and professional growth; clarifying career goals and implementing steps toward building a fulfilling career and meaningful work-life balance

Depression - Providing support and promoting healing of hopelessness, low motivation and energy, sadness, irritability, sleep disturbance, and loss of interest and pleasure in life

Loss, grief, and bereavement - Emotionally preparing for the anticipated passing of a loved one; managing feelings and reactions to a death or loss of significance; support during the process of healing and acceptance

Trauma - Coping and healing after threatening or scary events, such as witnessing accidents or experiencing sexual, verbal, emotional, or physical abuse




Clientele

  • Adults (24+)
  • Children (<12)
  • Couples
  • Families
  • Parents
  • Seniors (65+)
  • Teenagers (13-18)
  • Young adults (18-24)

Insurance

  • Aetna (in-network in GA, FL)
  • Cigna (in-network in GA, FL)
  • Friday Health Plans (in-network in GA)
  • Kaiser Permanente HMO (in-network in GA)
  • Optimum (in-network in GA)
  • Optum (in-network in GA, FL)
  • Oscar Health (in-network in GA, FL)
  • UMR (in-network in GA, FL)
  • United Healthcare (in-network in GA, FL)
  • United Healthcare Shared Services (in-network in GA, FL)

Brian Long is accepting clients using listed insurances, paying listed fees, or using health insurance out-of-network benefits other than:

  • Kaiser Permanente PPO
  • Medicare


Out-of-pocket fees

  • Individual sessions: $97 (50min)
  • Sliding scale: $75 - $97
  • Initial session: $97 (50min)
  • Couples sessions: $97 (50min)
  • Family sessions: $97 (50min)

Additional session information

Session frequency

Frequency of sessions this provider offers to see clients once you are an established client.

  • Weekly
  • Monthly
  • Every other week
  • Every other month
  • As needed
Therapist's note

PLEASE NOTE: I accept the following insurance in Georgia: Aetna, Cigna, Friday Health Plans, Optum, Oscar and United Health Care. I accept the following insurance in Florida: Aetna, Cigna, Optum, Oscar and United Health Care.


Location(s)

Online Sessions (Georgia)
Accepting new clients online
Currently Available Times
  • Morning (Before 10am)
  • Daytime (10am - 1pm)
  • Afternoon (1pm - 5pm)
  • Evening (After 5pm)
  • Weekends
Regular Hours
  • Mon Please inquire about hours
  • Tue 12 pm - 8 pm
  • Wed Please inquire about hours
  • Thu 12 pm - 8 pm
  • Fri Please inquire about hours
  • Sat Please inquire about hours
  • Sun Please inquire about hours

Online Sessions (Florida)
Accepting new clients online
Currently Available Times
  • Morning (Before 10am)
  • Daytime (10am - 1pm)
  • Afternoon (1pm - 5pm)
  • Evening (After 5pm)
  • Weekends
Regular Hours
  • Mon Please inquire about hours
  • Tue 12 pm - 8 pm
  • Wed Please inquire about hours
  • Thu 12 pm - 8 pm
  • Fri Please inquire about hours
  • Sat Please inquire about hours
  • Sun Please inquire about hours

Work and Education

Years of Experience: 15 years

Brian L. Long, LPC, MAC, Individual, couples, family and group counselor, 2012 - Present

Capella University, MS Mental Health Counseling, 2008


Licensure

Georgia: LPC006744

Florida: TPMC2216


Languages

English