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Therapy for children, teens, adults, and elders navigating trauma, stress, relationships, emotional challenges, life transitions, and personal growth.
Teletherapy throughout California • In-person therapy for Bay Area residents
A place to feel heard, understood, and supported.
Compassionate, practical therapy for individuals, couples, and families with Brian Phanichkarn, LCSW. Teletherapy is available throughout California, with in-person services for Bay Area residents.
Children 6+ through elders 65+
Individuals • Couples • Families
English & Thai
Available
California Teletherapy + Bay Area In-Person
Monday through Sunday
Licensed
California LCSW #90788
Experience
Over a decade working with clients
Care
Teletherapy statewide • In-person in the Bay Area
Meet Brian
Therapy that starts with listening.
My greatest passion is bringing healing to people who have been through traumatic and stressful experiences.
Brian has worked with children, adults, couples, and families to help them develop a healthier perception of themselves, build strength in their relationships, and feel more grounded in the face of difficult experiences.
He knows there is no single approach that is right for everyone. His work begins by listening to each client’s needs, meeting them where they are mentally and emotionally, and helping them move toward greater peace, safety, wholeness, and connection.
Every client is unique, and treatment is shaped around the individual rather than forcing someone into a one-size-fits-all model.
Email Brian about getting started →A Personal Statement from Brian
Healing looks different for everyone.
My greatest passion is helping people heal from traumatic, stressful, and emotionally difficult experiences. Over the years, I have had the privilege of working with children, adults, couples, and families, helping them develop a healthier sense of self, strengthen their relationships, and feel more secure in their everyday lives.
I believe there is no single approach to healing. Every person’s experiences, needs, and goals are different, so therapy should be individualized as well. My approach begins with listening—truly understanding where each client is mentally and emotionally—and creating a space where they can feel safe, supported, and understood.
Rather than defining an “ideal client,” I believe every client is unique. What works for one person may not work for another, and part of the therapeutic process is discovering the approach that feels most meaningful and effective for you.
I have extensive experience working with individuals, couples, and families, and I strive to meet each client where they are while helping them move toward greater peace, confidence, connection, and emotional well-being.
— Brian Phanichkarn, LCSW
Who I Help
Support for many stages of life.
Brian works with children, preteens, teens, adults, elders, couples, and families.
Couples
Support for strengthening communication, understanding patterns, repairing connection, and moving through conflict or stressful experiences together.
Families
Collaborative care focused on family relationships, emotional wellbeing, communication, and building healthier patterns at home.
Ages served
Children (6–10), Preteen, Teen, Adults, Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals, Couples, Family
Languages
English & Thai
Service Area
Teletherapy throughout California; in-person services for Bay Area residents
Treatment Approach
Evidence-informed care, tailored to the person in front of me.
Brian uses a combination of therapeutic approaches, adjusting treatment to fit each client’s goals, history, culture, and current needs.
“I use a combination of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy in my practice.”
— Brian Phanichkarn, LCSW
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)
Culturally Sensitive
Motivational Interviewing
Multicultural
Play Therapy
Psychoanalytic
Strength-Based
Structural Family Therapy
Trauma Focused
Getting Started
A simple first step.
You do not need to have everything figured out before reaching out.
Send an email
Share a little about what you are looking for and the best way to reach you.
Free 15-minute consultation
Talk about your needs, availability, insurance, and whether the practice feels like a good fit.
Begin therapy
Start with a collaborative plan shaped around what feels most important to you.
Insurance
Insurance options for your care.
Brian works with several insurance plans. Coverage and benefits vary by plan, so clients are encouraged to confirm behavioral health benefits directly with their insurer.
For plans where Brian is out-of-network, a superbill may be available for eligible reimbursement depending on your plan.
Insurance Plans
AETNA
Blue Shield
Anthem Blue Cross
Carelon
Carelon Behavioral Health
Cigna and Evernorth
Military OneSource
Optum
Kaiser (Out-of-Network)
Frequently Asked Questions
Before you reach out.
Do you offer both in-person and online therapy?
Yes. Brian provides teletherapy to clients throughout California and in-person services for Bay Area residents.
When are appointments available?
Availability is offered Monday through Friday to accommodate a range of schedules.
Do you work with children?
Yes. Brian works with children ages 6–10, preteens, teens, adults, and elders age 65+.
Do you work with couples and families?
Yes. The practice serves individuals, couples, and families.
What if my insurance is out of network?
For plans Brian is not in-network with, a superbill may be available for eligible out-of-network reimbursement. Your insurance plan determines whether reimbursement applies.
Where is the office?
26250 Industrial Boulevard, Suite 17, Hayward, CA 94545.
Professional Certifications
Specialized training.
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Let's Connect
Ready to start a conversation?
Email Talk Well Therapy to ask about availability, insurance, or a free 15-minute consultation. Teletherapy is available throughout California, and in-person services are available for Bay Area residents.
26250 Industrial Boulevard, Suite 17 • Hayward, CA 94545
Email
info@talkwelltherapy.com
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