Meet your therapist
Brian Buryakov
he/him · LMHC, Staff Therapist
Brian holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Master's of Arts in Mental Health Counseling from Baruch College. Having previously worked in city hospital and LGBTQ+-affirming settings, he has passion for working with marginalized and underserved people. Brian approaches therapy from a trauma- and DBT-informed approach that is collaborative, centering, creating safety, and restoring control to the client. Brian's care is also grounded in an intersectional perspective that emphasizes cultural competency and the impacts of discrimination. Brian has experience working with clients dealing with anxiety, depression, PTSD, C-PTSD, substance abuse, suicidal ideation, and mood disorders.
Areas of focus
Our clinicians address the full range of sexuality + gender identity exploration, and mental health support.
- Anxiety
- Compulsive behavior
- Depression
- Eating disorders
- Grief and bereavement
- Self-acceptance
- Overcoming barriers to self-actualization
- Panic disorders
- Personality disorders
- Phase of life issues
- Phobias
- Stress
- PTSD and trauma reaction
- Relationships problems
- Substance abuse and recovery support
- Challenges in reaching career goals
- Validating your sexuality and gender expression
- Coming out
- Addressing sexual difficulties
- Navigating non-traditional relationship styles
- Working through challenges related to LGBTQ+ family-building and parenting issues
- Interpersonal challenges and problems relating to others
- Relating to others who identify as LGBTQ+
- Locating community under the LGBTQ+ umbrella