I earned a BA in Psychology from Georgia State University in 2003. I obtained my MS in Mental Health Counseling in 2008 from Capella University. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Georgia, and I am a certified Tele-Health Mental Health Professional (TPMC) in Florida. I earned a Master Addiction Counselor (MAC) credential in 2016. I am also Ketogenic and Intermittent Fasting (IF) Coach certified since 2025, as well as Dr. Georgia Ede's Ketogenic Diets for Mental Health Clinician Training. 

I have extensive training and experience using Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), Dialectical-Behavioral Therapy (DBT) strategies and Trauma-Informed Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (TI-CBT). I also have experience and trainings in Analytical Psychology (Jung), Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS), received a Level 1 Gottman strategies certification, as well as Clinical Training for Ketogenic Diets for Mental Health. I have participated in hundreds of continuing education units (CEUs) to maintain my professional license to further advance my knowledge and education.

Regarding my experience, I have worked extensively with children, adolescents, young adults and adults in my 23-year career. I have worked in a short-term and long-term psychiatric hospital with children, adolescents and adults. I have worked in an intensive outpatient (IOP) facility providing substance abuse and addiction assessments, individual, family and group counseling services. I have been in private practice for approximately 15-years, and have provided individual, couples, family and group counseling to children, adolescents and adults. I have conducted thousands of assessments/evaluations in various capacities in my career. I have provided group counseling for adolescents in an Accountability and Substance Abuse Court (ASAC) program. I have extensive experience providing counseling services for children and adolescents involved with the Department of Family and Children Services (DFCS0 and the Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ). In addition, I have 15-years of experience testifying in Juvenile Court, Probate Court and Superior Court as an expert witness.

In my 23-year experience, I have provided counseling and assessments/evaluations for individuals, couples, families and groups that struggle with: anxiety, depression, grief/loss, AD/HD, Autism Spectrum, executive functioning, emotional dysregulation, impulse control, OCD, Bipolar, Cluster B personality disorders/traits, PTSD, trauma, child abuse/neglect, divorce, co-parenting, blended families, anger management, domestic violence, relationship/family conflict, conduct and oppositional defiance, alcohol addiction, drug addiction, food addiction, nutrition internet/pornography addiction, stress management, suicidal ideations, intrusive thoughts, adjustment disorders, goal setting, career transitions and career development.

If you have additional questions, or would like to reach me for more information, please email me at [email protected]. 

Thank you,

Brian L. Long, LPC, MAC