Brian J. Rink, Founder and Psychotherapist

Brian has been a social worker since 1998. He has a deep passion for helping individuals and couples build healthier, more meaningful connections. Whether it's improving your relationship with yourself, your loved ones, or addressing specific challenges like food, substances, or pornography, Brian approaches therapy from a relational lens, believing that the key to personal growth lies in transforming the patterns we form in our relationships.

Specializing in relationship and sex therapy, Brian's approach is rooted in the understanding that how we connect with ourselves and others shapes every aspect of our lives—from our mental health to our happiness and our overall sense of fulfillment. He works with clients to identify and explore the relational dynamics that are working well and those that may be hindering growth. His goal is to help each client transform maladaptive patterns and replace them with healthier, more effective ways of relating.

Brian's Approach

For Brian, therapy is not about “fixing” you—it's about understanding the ways you've been relating and finding new, more effective pathways forward. His approach is holistic, meaning he sees each client as a unique individual with their own strengths and challenges. Everyone is shaped by the relationships they’ve had—both with others and with themselves—and Brian’s role is to help clients reflect on those connections to create lasting change.

When working with clients, Brian takes an honest, compassionate look at the relationship patterns that are either supporting or hindering their well-being. For healthy patterns, the focus is on building and strengthening them, and for not-so-healthy patterns, the work involves replacing them with healthier alternatives that promote growth and happiness. Whether clients are facing challenges with intimacy, communication, trust, or managing difficult emotions, Brian is dedicated to providing the tools and strategies needed for long-term positive change.

Why Brian Does This Work

Brian has always believed that we grow through connection—to ourselves, to others, and to the world around us. However, he also understands how easy it is to become stuck in unhealthy patterns that prevent people from experiencing fulfilling, meaningful relationships. Therapy is a courageous step toward breaking free from these patterns and creating healthier, more balanced connections.

Whether clients are struggling with their romantic relationships, family dynamics, or personal identity, Brian offers a safe, nonjudgmental space where they can openly explore their feelings and challenges. His therapy is rooted in compassion, empathy, and a genuine commitment to helping clients build more fulfilling relationships with themselves and others.

A Little About Brian Personally

Outside of his professional work, Brian is a lifelong learner with a deep curiosity about human behavior and connection. He enjoys spending time in D.C, a city he loves, with his husband and their two dogs, Katydid and Phineas. Brian also deeply enjoys spending as much time as he gets with his two grown daughters and their partners.

Brian believes that personal growth is a lifelong journey, and he strives to embody that in both his personal and professional life. His own experiences with relationships—both the challenges and triumphs—have shaped the therapist he is today, and he brings that deep empathy and understanding into each of his sessions.

Let’s Work Together

Brian works with individuals and couples. He strives strives to create a supportive, open environment where clients can feel heard, valued, and empowered to make lasting change. His therapeutic approach is collaborative and compassionate, focused on helping clients to discover their inner strengths and to transform relational patterns that no longer serve them.

If you’re ready to begin the journey toward healthier relationships and a more fulfilling life, Brian is here to help.