In his therapy practice, he works with a variety of conditions—particularly anxiety—and specializes in the treatment of trauma and posttraumatic stress disorder. Brian received a terminal Master's degree in counseling from Naropa University before completing his doctorate in clinical psychology at the University of Montana. He has completed specialty training in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and he offers ACT consultation and training to other therapists. Brian is a published researcher in several peer-reviewed scientific journals. He contributes to other mental health blogs, including The Art and Science of Living Well, and one for mental health professionals called Science-Based Psychotherapy.