Octavius Brown

Practical, collaborative therapy for real-life challenges

LPC New Jersey

Experience: 11 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Relationship
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages: English

About Octavius

Octavius Brown is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who brings 11 years of clinical experience to his psychotherapy practice in New Jersey. He integrates cognitive behavioral strategies with client-centered and mindfulness-informed methods to help people manage stress, anxiety, depression, addiction concerns, and complex trauma.

Background and approach

His background includes work with domestic violence, sexual abuse, family and parenting therapy, and behavioral health issues, which informs a practical, skills-based approach to emotional and relationship challenges. Octavius emphasizes collaboration and empowerment, inviting clients to identify values and build actionable skills for coping with grief, mood disorders, bipolar symptoms, anger, and intimacy-related difficulties.

He also addresses life transitions, career concerns, ADHD-related challenges, and a range of relational problems such as communication, commitment, and family dynamics. Motivational interviewing techniques are used when clients seek change around substance use, caregiving stress, or other behavior patterns.

Sessions are offered in English and delivered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate varied schedules. Octavius holds an NJ LPC license (NJ LPC 37PC00627500) and works with clients who live in New Jersey, helping them take practical steps toward clearer thinking, improved coping, and steadier day-to-day functioning.

Therapeutic approaches for online care

Octavius commonly draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy in his online practice. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps clients identify unhelpful thinking patterns and develop practical skills to change behaviors and emotional responses, which can be useful for anxiety, depression, and coping with life stressors. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy focuses on clarifying personal values and building psychological flexibility so clients can pursue meaningful goals even when difficult thoughts or feelings arise.

Choosing the most effective approach is a collaborative process. He works with clients to explore which methods match their needs, goals, and preferences, and adjusts strategies over time to find the best fit for symptom relief, behavior change, or improved daily functioning.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase accessibility and fit into busy lives. These options let clients maintain continuity of care, practice new skills between sessions, and schedule therapy around work, family, and other commitments while working with licensed professionals.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does he address?

He works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, relationship and family problems, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting, anger, self-esteem, career concerns, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and coping with life changes.

What is his therapeutic style and approach?

His work blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, client-centered principles, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing to create practical, goal-oriented sessions focused on building skills and promoting values-driven change.

How much clinical experience does he have?

He has 11 years of clinical experience in mental health, including training and work related to assessments, occupational health, sexual abuse, complex trauma, domestic violence, and family and parenting therapy.

What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?

He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in New Jersey with license number NJ LPC 37PC00627500.

Which languages are available for sessions and can international clients be seen?

Sessions are conducted in English and he is not currently accepting international clients.

In what formats are sessions offered?

He provides therapy through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different preferences and schedules.

How are sessions paid for and what does cost depend on?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What steps are required to begin working together?

To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule an appointment according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGrief

Also works with

Trauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepression Coping with life changesCoachingADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesCaregiver issues and stressCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessHIV / AIDSHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMulticultural concernsPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPrejudice and discriminationSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational Interviewing

Experience

11+ years

Licensed

New Jersey

Languages

English