Brian is a Licensed Associate Counselor in the state of New Jersey. He received his MS in Counseling and his BA in Psychology at Cairn University. Brian also completed his internship at Cairn’s Oasis Counseling Center. Brian has experience working with clients struggling with anxiety, depression, OCD, relationship issues, issues of faith, low self-esteem, and adjustment into adulthood. He is interested in working with groups, couples, and adults of all ages. When desired, Brian is passionate about incorporating faith into the counseling process from a Christian perspective. Brian enjoys spending time with close friends, playing games, and watching his favorite sports teams, even when they cause him suffering.

Brian Abdilla, Resident in Counseling, is under the clinical supervision of Jerome Scaturro, LPC-S, 505 Main St. Toms River, NJ 08753, 848-800-0013, while obtaining supervised post-master’s degree experience per the laws and regulations governing the practice of Professional Counseling.

What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?

My sessions tend to have a reflective style in nature. I find that clients who feel confused or disoriented with their thoughts and emotions are able to walkout of sessions with more clarity. I'm highly collaborative in nature and seek to work with all my clients towards their goals.

What treatment methods and tools do you utilize?

I utilize evidence-based therapies, including Psychotherapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Exposure Response Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic Therapy & Solution-Focused Therapy.

Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.

I would describe my strengths as compassionate, collaborative, warm, and genuine. I seek to foster a therapeutic relationship that allows my clients and I to work together as a team leaning into these strengths.