Therapist in Matthews, North Carolina Brian Distaso, Therapist
Gender Identity: Male (He/Him)
Ages Served: 18-75+
Appointments: In-office and Online
Manages Medications: No, provides therapy only
Accepts Insurance: Yes - View accepted plans
Brian Distaso, MA, LCMHC, LCAS
Specializes In:
Brian Distaso is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) and Licensed Clinical Addiction Specialist-Associate (LCAS-A) serving clients across North Carolina. With over five years of experience, he helps individuals overcome anxiety, depression, PTSD, and addiction through evidence-based techniques. Brian specializes in addiction recovery, anxiety, and midlife transitions, using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Christian Counseling to foster resilience and purpose. He offers inclusive support for men’s issues, later life transitions, and medical-related challenges, working with adults, veterans, first responders, and the LGBTQ+ community. Passionate about integrating faith and spirituality into therapy, Brian believes in a holistic approach that acknowledges the mind-body-spirit connection. Outside of work, he mentors men and enjoys reading, playing sports, and spending time with his dog.
Types of Care & Ages Served
- Individual Therapy: Ages 18-75+
Areas of Focus
Individual Therapy
Get help addressing challenges and improve well-being with a clinician's guidance.
- Alcohol use
- Drug/substance use
- First responder stress
- Military & veteran
- Aging
- Bipolar Disorder
- Career & relationships (mid-life)
- Depression/feeling down
- Empty nesters
- Gender identity
- Grief & loss
- Intense mood changes
- Men's health/issues
- Parenthood
- Retirement
- Self-esteem
- Sexual trauma
- Stress from ongoing health issues
- Trauma & PTSD
Insurances Accepted
- Aetna
- Alignment Healthcare
- Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)
- Carelon (Beacon)
- Centivo
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)
- Devoted Health Plan
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- HealthSmart
- Humana
- Medcost
- MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
- Medicare
- Northwell Direct
- Optum (UnitedHealthcare)
- Partners Direct Health
- Provider Network of America (PNOA)
- Quest Behavioral Health
- Sana Benefits
Languages
- English
Education
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Gordon Conwell Theological Seminary
FAQs
Please call us at 980-446-1960 to schedule an appointment with Brian Distaso.
Brian Distaso generally accepts new patients but there could be a waitlist.
Please call 980-446-1960 to find out Brian Distaso's schedule and availability.
LifeStance Health providers accept most commercial insurance plans that are offered in the states where we offer services, including telehealth. Please see the following list of insurances accepted by Brian Distaso:
- Aetna
- Alignment Healthcare
- Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)
- Carelon (Beacon)
- Centivo
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)
- Devoted Health Plan
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- HealthSmart
- Humana
- Medcost
- MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
- Medicare
- Northwell Direct
- Optum (UnitedHealthcare)
- Partners Direct Health
- Provider Network of America (PNOA)
- Quest Behavioral Health
- Sana Benefits
If you don't see your insurance listed, please contact us at 980-446-1960 to see how we can help.
Brian Distaso is a Therapist and cannot prescribe medication. However, most LifeStance offices have a Psychiatrist or APN on staff who can prescribe medication if needed.
Brian Distaso works at:
Yes, Brian Distaso does offer online telehealth visits.
Yes, Brian Distaso is currently offering in-office visits at the following location: