Brian Stokes
New therapist

Brian Stokes

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

·LMSW
New therapist
Bloomfield, CT, United States
$100 - $150
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About

I’m a Licensed Master Social Worker providing therapy for men, couples, and adults navigating life transitions, relationship challenges, anxiety, and grief. I use a strengths-based, creative, and culturally sensitive approach to foster healing, self-discovery, and resilience. My sessions offer practical, empathetic support for anyone seeking personal growth, emotional wellness, and stronger connections. I create a safe, non-judgmental space for men and adults to explore challenges, express themselves, and build confidence. I specialize in anxiety, grief and life transitions. My strengths-based, creative, and culturally sensitive approach supports growth, emotional wellness, and stronger connections. Life can feel overwhelming, and you do not have to face it alone. Whether you are navigating anxiety, grief or life transitions, therapy offers a space to be heard and supported. I am here to walk alongside you as we work toward healing, growth, and resilience. Specialties: I help adults, men, and couples manage anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, family conflict, life transitions, and trauma. Together we set goals, build coping strategies, and improve communication. My goal is to help you build resilience, gain clarity, and enhance emotional well-being. Credentials & Experience: With over 14 years of experience as a social worker, I have helped teens, men, adults, couples, and families navigate anxiety, depression, grief, relationship challenges, and life transitions. I provide compassionate, culturally sensitive support to guide you confidently toward growth and emotional

"I provide therapy for men, adults, and couples using evidence-based approaches including cognitive behavioral therapy, strengths-based strategies, and creative, culturally sensitive methods. I help clients manage anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, grief, life transitions, and trauma while building resilience and emotional well-being."

I work with

Individual
Individual

Age groups

Adults
Adults
Teens
Teens

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Specialties

Areas of Focus

AnxietyChild or AdolescentCodependency
Family ConflictElderly Persons DisordersMen's IssuesOppositional DefianceParentingRacial IdentitySchool IssuesTrauma and PTSDVeteransWeight LossMood Disorders

Therapeutic Approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Culturally Sensitive
Emotionally Focused
Strength Based
Trauma Focused
Coaching
Motivational Interviewing
Dialectical (DBT)

Services & Pricing

Free Consultation

15 min · Online

Free

Individual Therapy

50 min · Online

$100

Couples Therapy

50 min · Online

$150

Qualifications

CALM AT HOME

Verified by Calm at Home

Licensed · LMSW

Brian Stokes · Verified May 2026

Education and Years in Practice

Attended , Master of Social Work in

Insurance & Policies

Accepts insurance

I accept Aetna, Anthem, Cigna, Evernorth, Husky Health, Medicaid, and also offer self-pay options. My billing team will check your benefits and email you the details, so you'll know if there's any copay. Any questions about insurance or payment? Feel free to reach out; I'm happy to help!

Payment Methods

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HSA
Mastercard
Visa

Location

Primary

Tools for Success Counseling

Bloomfield, CT, 06002

United States

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Secondary Office

New Haven, CT, 06511

United States

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I provide therapy for men, adults, and couples using evidence-based approaches including cognitive behavioral therapy, strengths-based strategies, and creative, culturally sensitive methods. I help clients manage anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, grief, life transitions, and trauma while building resilience and emotional well-being.

I see individual
$100 - $150 Per Session
Accepts insurance

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