George Brassea, LCPC
Insightful therapy for patterns, relationships, and meaning
- Attachment and family roots
- Warm direct feedback
- Trauma and life transitions
About George Brassea
George Brassea, LCPC, offers therapy that helps clients look closely at the patterns, relationships, and inner narratives that shape daily life. With a style grounded in thoughtful questions and careful exploration, he supports people in making sense of how their personal systems work - from long-standing habits and coping strategies to the ways stress, anxiety, grief, and relationship concerns can show up over time. Family-of-origin themes often play an important role in the work, helping clients understand how upbringing and early attachments continue to influence choices, emotions, and connection today.
He approaches therapy as a collaborative process where few topics are off-limits, whether the focus is sleep, intimacy, identity, trauma, or big-picture concerns like meaning and mortality. George emphasizes the importance of the therapeutic relationship itself, aiming to be a steady presence who can offer both empathy and direct feedback when it is helpful. He is willing to address trauma openly and respectfully, with the belief that people deserve the opportunity to heal and grow regardless of what they have been through.
In addition to his clinical training as a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC), George also holds an MBA, bringing a rare combination of psychological insight and business-minded perspective to the challenges individuals face. He works with clients navigating concerns such as depression, addictions, self-esteem, anger, career and coaching goals, family and blended family dynamics, codependency, chronic pain and disability-related stress, and alternative sex culture topics including BDSM and kink.
He approaches therapy as a collaborative process where few topics are off-limits, whether the focus is sleep, intimacy, identity, trauma, or big-picture concerns like meaning and mortality. George emphasizes the importance of the therapeutic relationship itself, aiming to be a steady presence who can offer both empathy and direct feedback when it is helpful. He is willing to address trauma openly and respectfully, with the belief that people deserve the opportunity to heal and grow regardless of what they have been through.
In addition to his clinical training as a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC), George also holds an MBA, bringing a rare combination of psychological insight and business-minded perspective to the challenges individuals face. He works with clients navigating concerns such as depression, addictions, self-esteem, anger, career and coaching goals, family and blended family dynamics, codependency, chronic pain and disability-related stress, and alternative sex culture topics including BDSM and kink.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesCoaching
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAttachment issuesBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationEmptinessFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTraumatic brain injuryWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Existential Therapy Jungian Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does George Brassea have?
George Brassea has 9 years of experience providing therapy and counseling services.
Is George Brassea a licensed therapist?
Yes. George Brassea is an LCPC (Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor) and is licensed in Illinois under IL LCPC 180011327.
In which languages does George Brassea provide therapy?
George Brassea provides therapy in English.
Where is George Brassea located?
George Brassea is located in Illinois.
How can I work with George Brassea as my therapist?
You can work with George Brassea through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, depending on what fits your needs and what is available.
Does George Brassea work with international clients?
No. George Brassea does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with George Brassea cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire to help match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches That Translate Well to Online Care
George Brassea, LCPC, draws from approaches that help clients understand patterns, strengthen relationships, and make practical changes in day-to-day life. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship experiences can shape the way people connect, cope, and respond to closeness or distance. It can be especially useful when concerns involve trust, abandonment, communication, or recurring relationship cycles.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on the connection between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It helps clients notice unhelpful thinking patterns, test new perspectives, and practice skills that support steadier mood, reduced anxiety, and healthier responses to stress. Client-Centered Therapy adds a supportive foundation by emphasizing empathy, respect, and the client’s own pace, making room for self-exploration around identity, grief, self-esteem, and life transitions.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. George works collaboratively with clients to identify goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful, adjusting the focus as new insights emerge over time.
Online therapy also makes it easier to stay consistent with support. Clients can meet with George through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, which can improve flexibility for busy schedules and provide more accessible options for getting help where they are.