Brain Hasser, Licensed Therapist, Fairfax, VA

Brian has dedicated a significant portion of his career to helping people. He received his Masters of Social Work (MSW) from George Mason University and is licensed as a therapist in Virginia. Since 2012, he has been actively committed to supporting individuals and communities in the field of mental health. With his wealth of experience and a compassionate approach, Brian has engaged in various initiatives aimed at enhancing the well-being of others. He has worked in substance use detoxification, crisis/suicide hotlines, urgent mental health walk in clinic, emergency room/hospital, court referred residential treatment, and the public-school setting. He currently works full-time for Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) as a high school level social worker and has a gift connecting with teens.

He believes in a holistic approach to therapy that considers all aspects of the client’s situation. In many situations, the “problem” is an outcome of a wide range of circumstances, only some of which may be obvious. Brian helps clients see the big picture as well as exploring simple explanations that may be hiding in plain sight. In his free time he enjoys playing with his dog, camping, mountain biking, hiking, cooking, woodworking, and blacksmithing.