Dr. Les Brinson, NC Psychologist
North Carolina · 50 years in practice
Dr. Les Brinson is a North Carolina psychologist with five decades of experience.
License and registration
- Psychologist, North Carolina
- 0388 · expires October 2026
- NPI
- 1750434767 · national provider identifier
- Years in practice
- 50
- Languages
- English
Details are as listed on the therapist's public professional profile. You can check the license with the issuing state board, and the NPI with the national registry.
About Les
Dr. Les Brinson is a North Carolina psychologist with five decades of experience. He holds the NC Psychologist 0388 credential and focuses on helping people manage difficult life moments.
He speaks English and practices from North Carolina. He helps people who are dealing with anxiety, depression, stress, and burnout. He also supports those facing life transitions such as retirement, aging, and health changes.
Relationship concerns, parenting strain, caregiver stress, and financial worries are common topics in his work.
Background and approach
Dr. Brinson uses several therapy approaches to match what a person needs. He draws on Existential therapy to talk about meaning and identity.
He also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and client-centered methods to address thoughts, behaviors, and values. Sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text messaging. The service uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time, and session cost varies with location and therapist availability.
People who want to begin can select the Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire. After that, they can schedule sessions according to therapist availability and choose the format that fits their routine. Dr.
Brinson aims for a direct and respectful working style. He focuses on listening, identifying practical steps, and helping people clarify values and goals so they can move forward.
Focus areas and approaches
Everything Les lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Parenting issues
- Depression
- Trauma and abuse
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Fatherhood issues
- Money and financial issues
- Multicultural concerns
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Sexual dysfunction
Approaches Les names
- Existential Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Naming an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist lists and does not check training records.
Online support
Approaches for online work and practical support
Existential therapy invites conversations about meaning, values, and identity; it can help when life changes raise questions about purpose or direction. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) teaches skills to notice thoughts and feelings without getting stuck, then act in ways that match what matters to you. Client-centered therapy emphasizes listening and understanding the person's perspective to build a trusting working relationship.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to pick or combine methods that match their goals, concerns, and preferences. Sessions evolve together so the approach can change as needs shift.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video calls let people use visual cues and sit for a longer therapy conversation. Phone sessions can fit a break at work or require less bandwidth. Live chat and text messaging work well for quick check-ins, coaching-style exchanges, or when a shorter written reflection is helpful. These options make scheduling more flexible and let people keep therapy consistent with their daily life.
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Questions people ask
What concerns does Dr. Brinson address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and parenting concerns, trauma and abuse, anger, self-esteem, career issues, bipolar concerns, and coping with life changes. He also focuses on caregiving stress, aging and geriatric issues, fatherhood issues, money problems, multicultural concerns, prejudice, and sexual dysfunction.
What is his therapy style like?
He takes a compassionate, direct approach that honors each person's experience. The work often focuses on values, practical problem solving, and clearer communication.
How much experience does he have?
He brings 50 years of professional experience working with adults on a wide range of life challenges and transitions.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is listed as NC Psychologist 0388 and practices from North Carolina.
Which languages are supported and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different daily routines and needs.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions are delivered through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.
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