Brian  Orr
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Brian Orr

He/Him/His

Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker, LICSW
Massachusetts Accepting Online
Updated March 27, 2023

Specialties & Expertise

  • Addiction
  • Depression
  • Anxiety
  • Relapse prevention
  • Co-ocurring mental health

Professional statement

Therapy can be a process that takes a lot of courage as there is often uncertainty about opening up and developing trust with someone you do not know. The goal of therapy is to create a space where you are able to discuss everything in a compassionate and non-judgemental way, leading to more fulfillment in life.


Message to clients

I am a big believer that, when we are able to feel more at peace with ourselves, we find greater joy in life. The journey to feeling peaceful and satisfied is not always smooth–it can feel so personal that we may avoid talking about the “bumps” with our loved ones. Talking with (and thinking together with) someone who is objective & private can be so useful. I am a Licensed Independent Social Worker with over seven years of clinical experience. I have worked with patients who have felt down, worried about every day stressors, dealt with burnout, struggled with a work/life balance, and wanted to find more satisfaction out of life.

I have also worked with people who wanted to make changes but did not know where to begin. I have worked with those clients to help them identify their individual needs, and I collaborate with them to help find ways to move forward. My goal as a therapist is to create a compassionate and non-judgmental space where you are able to express yourself.

Together, we can help you further develop self-compassion. This will lead you to feel more present at work, with family and friends, and things you feel passionate about in life. I am also skilled in working with people who have struggled with substances in the past and are looking to continue in recovery, as well as family/friends of those using substances.


Specialties

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

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

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

Relapse prevention - Developing skills to reduce moderate or abstain from substances

Co-ocurring mental health - Understanding the interplay between mental health and pattern of addictive behaviors




Clientele

  • Adults (24+)
  • Seniors (65+)
  • Young adults (18-24)

Insurance

Brian Orr is not in-network with any insurances.

Read about the benefits of seeing an out-of-network provider here.


Out-of-pocket fees

  • Individual sessions: $175 (50min)
  • Initial session: $175 (50min)

Additional session information

Out-of-network billing options

This provider can support you in getting reimbursement from your insurance company if you are seeking out-of-network reimbursement. Here are the out-of-network billing options they provide:

  • Super billing
Payment options
  • Cash
  • Check
  • PayPal
  • Venmo
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

Location(s)

Online Sessions (Massachusetts)
Accepting new clients online
Currently Available Times
  • Morning (Before 10am)
  • Daytime (10am - 1pm)
  • Afternoon (1pm - 5pm)
  • Evening (After 5pm)
  • Weekends
Regular Hours
  • Mon 10am, 4pm, 5pm, 6pm
  • Tue Closed
  • Wed 5:00pm-7:00pm
  • Thu Closed
  • Fri Closed
  • Sat Closed
  • Sun Closed

Work and Education

Years of Experience: 10 years

Cambridge Health Alliance, 2015 - Present
Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital, 2013 - 2015

Simmons School of Social Work, MSW, 2013
Nazareth College, BSW, 2011


Licensure

Massachusetts: 81287


Languages

English


Client testimonials

"Concise and relevant"
- Zencare client • February 2022
"The immediate sense of comfort is overwhelming when first talking with Brian."
- Zencare client • February 2021