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# O'Sullivan Counseling

Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist

## Sitemaps

- [XML Sitemap](https://osullivancounseling.com/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website.

## Posts

- [Other: Other Posts](https://osullivancounseling.com/posts/)
- [How to Not Worry or Overthink About Being Cheated On?](https://osullivancounseling.com/how-to-not-worry-or-overthink-about-being-cheated-on/)
- [Stepping Back from Thoughts](https://osullivancounseling.com/stepping-back-from-thoughts/)
- [Currents](https://osullivancounseling.com/currents/)
- [Doubt’s Never Ending Meeting](https://osullivancounseling.com/doubts-never-ending-meeting/)
- [Not the Enemy](https://osullivancounseling.com/not-the-enemy/)
- [Leaving the "Fire"](https://osullivancounseling.com/leaving-the-fire/)
- [Facing the Storm](https://osullivancounseling.com/facing-the-storm/)
- [Panic Attack Therapy & Counseling in Japan](https://osullivancounseling.com/panic-attack-japan/) - Brian O'Sullivan, LMFT lives in Japan and specializes in treating panic using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Exposure Therapy, the gold standard approach.
- [Acceptance is Not Complacency](https://osullivancounseling.com/acceptance-is-not-complacency/)
- [The Child Brain, The Parent Brain, & The Grandparent Brain](https://osullivancounseling.com/the-child-brain-the-parent-brain-the-grandparent-brain/)
- [No Fear](https://osullivancounseling.com/no-fear/)
- [Anxiety Loves to Stay Vague](https://osullivancounseling.com/anxiety-loves-to-stay-vague/)
- [Short-Term Comfort](https://osullivancounseling.com/short-term-comfort/)
- [Anxiety is Normal](https://osullivancounseling.com/anxiety-is-normal/)
- [Insight and Anxiety](https://osullivancounseling.com/insight-and-anxiety/)
- [Catastrophizing](https://osullivancounseling.com/catastrophizing/)
- [Out of Control](https://osullivancounseling.com/out-of-control/)
- [Challenging Thoughts Too Much](https://osullivancounseling.com/challenging-thoughts-too-much/)
- [Reassurance Seeking](https://osullivancounseling.com/reassurance-seeking/)
- [Rumination is Active](https://osullivancounseling.com/rumination-is-active/)
- [Safety Behaviors](https://osullivancounseling.com/safety-behaviors/)
- [Intrusive Thoughts](https://osullivancounseling.com/intrusive-thoughts/)
- [Keeping Anxiety on its Leash](https://osullivancounseling.com/keeping-anxiety-on-its-leash/)
- [Shifting to the Present and the External](https://osullivancounseling.com/shifting-to-the-present-and-the-external/)
- [Acceptance vs White Knuckling it](https://osullivancounseling.com/acceptance-vs-white-knuckling-it/)
- [Thought Defusion](https://osullivancounseling.com/thought-defusion/)
- [Perfecting Anxiety](https://osullivancounseling.com/perfecting-anxiety/)
- [Externalize Anxiety](https://osullivancounseling.com/externalize-anxiety/)
- [Slow is Smooth, Smooth is Fast](https://osullivancounseling.com/slow-is-smooth-smooth-is-fast/)
- [“Just Think Positive”](https://osullivancounseling.com/just-think-positive/)
- [Perfectionism to Self-Compassion](https://osullivancounseling.com/perfectionism-to-self-compassion/)
- [Mental Reps](https://osullivancounseling.com/mental-reps/)
- [Productive vs Unproductive Worry](https://osullivancounseling.com/productive-vs-unproductive-worry/)
- [Process Over Outcome](https://osullivancounseling.com/process-over-outcome/)
- [The Anxiety Cycle](https://osullivancounseling.com/the-anxiety-cycle/)
- [Automatic Thoughts](https://osullivancounseling.com/automatic-thoughts/)
- [Imperfect Friend](https://osullivancounseling.com/imperfect-friend/)
- [Thought-Action Fusion](https://osullivancounseling.com/thought-action-fusion/)
- [Anxiety vs Suffering](https://osullivancounseling.com/anxiety-vs-suffering/)
- [Selective Attention](https://osullivancounseling.com/selective-attention/)
- [Unhelpful Assumptions](https://osullivancounseling.com/unhelpful-assumptions/)
- [Beliefs About Worry](https://osullivancounseling.com/beliefs-about-worry/)
- [Intentions](https://osullivancounseling.com/intentions/)
- [Psychological Flexibility](https://osullivancounseling.com/psychological-flexibility/)
- [Core Fears](https://osullivancounseling.com/core-fears/)
- [Self-Care](https://osullivancounseling.com/self-care/)
- [Anticipatory Anxiety & Decisions](https://osullivancounseling.com/anticipatory-anxiety-decisions/)
- [Growth & Perfection](https://osullivancounseling.com/growth-perfection/)
- [Worry vs Planning](https://osullivancounseling.com/worry-vs-planning/)
- [Beliefs About Thoughts](https://osullivancounseling.com/beliefs-about-thoughts/)
- [Outcome Focused](https://osullivancounseling.com/outcome-focused/)
- [Overthinking](https://osullivancounseling.com/overthinking/)
- [Welcoming Anxiety](https://osullivancounseling.com/welcoming-anxiety/)
- [YouTube Feed](https://osullivancounseling.com/youtube-feed/)
- [What Is](https://osullivancounseling.com/what-is/)
- [Approach](https://osullivancounseling.com/approach/)
- [Storytelling](https://osullivancounseling.com/storytelling/)
- [Helpful Worry vs Unhelpful Worry](https://osullivancounseling.com/helpful-worry-vs-unhelpful-worry/)
- [Car Alarms](https://osullivancounseling.com/car-alarms/)
- [Eliminating Thoughts](https://osullivancounseling.com/eliminating-thoughts/)
- [I am Thinking...](https://osullivancounseling.com/i-am-thinking/)
- [How Often Should You See a Therapist for Anxiety?](https://osullivancounseling.com/how-often-should-you-see-a-therapist-for-anxiety/)
- [My Husband Got a Job Overseas (Impacts of Staying or Going)](https://osullivancounseling.com/my-husband-got-a-job-overseas/)
- [Lean Into Anxiety](https://osullivancounseling.com/lean-into-anxiety/)
- [What to do When Your Partner Doesn't Understand Your Anxiety](https://osullivancounseling.com/what-to-do-when-your-partner-doesnt-understand-your-anxiety/)
- [Why am I Always Overthinking The Past? And How to Stop.](https://osullivancounseling.com/why-am-i-always-overthinking-the-past/)
- [How To Stop Worrying If Someone Is Mad at You](https://osullivancounseling.com/how-to-stop-worrying-if-someone-is-mad-at-you/)
- [What are Cognitive Distortions?](https://osullivancounseling.com/cognitive-distortions/)
- [Constantly Worried About Cancer. A Psychotherapist's Perspective](https://osullivancounseling.com/worried-about-cancer/)
- [What Kind of Therapist Do I Need for Anxiety? How to Choose & What to Expect](https://osullivancounseling.com/choosing-anxiety-therapist/)
- [How Do I Stop Worrying and Overthinking What I Say?](https://osullivancounseling.com/worry-what-i-say/)
- [Why Am I So Quiet in Groups? And Should I Speak Up More?](https://osullivancounseling.com/quiet-in-groups/)
- [Why Am I So Quiet? A Psychotherapist's Perspective](https://osullivancounseling.com/so-quiet/)
- [How Long Does Homesickness Last (and How to Shorten its Duration)](https://osullivancounseling.com/how-long-does-homesickness-last/)
- [Japanese Parenting Style - And Differences from the West](https://osullivancounseling.com/japanese-parenting-style/)

## Pages

- [Home: Online Therapy for Social Anxiety](https://osullivancounseling.com/) - Brian O'Sullivan, LMFT, Provides Compassionate Online Therapy in Japan for Anxiety, OCD, & More. U.S.-Licensed, Japan-Based English Counseling for Expats.
- [Main: Contact](https://osullivancounseling.com/contact/) - Book a free 25-min therapy consultation with Japan-based, Brian O'Sullivan, English-speaking, American therapist. Confidential and no pressure.
- [Main: Fees](https://osullivancounseling.com/fees/)
- [Notice of Privacy Practices](https://osullivancounseling.com/privacy-practices/)
- [Bottom: Clients](https://osullivancounseling.com/clients/)
- [Bottom: Privacy Policy](https://osullivancounseling.com/privacy-policy/)
- [Main: Counseling](https://osullivancounseling.com/counseling/) - Get specialized online therapy for anxiety, panic, & OCD. Tailored for expats in Japan. American therapist, Brian O'Sullivan is Japan-based and California licensed.
- [Main: OCD Therapy & Counseling](https://osullivancounseling.com/ocd-therapy-counseling/)
- [Other: Emergency Phone Numbers](https://osullivancounseling.com/emergency/)
- [Issues: Social Anxiety](https://osullivancounseling.com/social-anxiety/) - Social anxiety can feel isolating — especially in Japan. Brian O’Sullivan, LMFT offers online therapy for English-speaking expats navigating social challenges.
- [Other: Insurance Information](https://osullivancounseling.com/insurance/)
- [Bottom: FAQ](https://osullivancounseling.com/faq/)
- [Anxiety: Anxiety and How Our Brains Work](https://osullivancounseling.com/brain/)
- [Anxiety: Other](https://osullivancounseling.com/other-self-help/)
- [Okinawa: English Speaking Hospitals in Okinawa](https://osullivancounseling.com/english-hospitals-okinawa/)
- [Issues: Health Anxiety](https://osullivancounseling.com/health-anxiety/) - Struggling with health anxiety while living in Japan? Japan-based Brian O’Sullivan offers specialized therapy for expats. Free video consultation available.
- [Issues: OCD](https://osullivancounseling.com/ocd/) - OCD can feel especially isolating in Japan. Brian O'Sullivan, a Japan-based therapist, offers evidence-based therapy for OCD and intrusive thoughts in English.
- [Issues: Panic Attacks](https://osullivancounseling.com/panic-attacks/) - Brian O'Sullivan is an English-speaking therapist based in Japan who specializes in treating panic attacks using CBT and Exposure Therapy. Free 25-min consult.
- [Issues: GAD](https://osullivancounseling.com/general-anxiety/) - General anxiety can wear you down. Brian O’Sullivan, LMFT is based in Japan & offers online therapy for English speaking foreigners. Free consult available.
- [Styles: CBT](https://osullivancounseling.com/cbt-japan/) - Learn how CBT can help shift self-doubt and unhelpful patterns. Japan-based Brian O’Sullivan offers tailored CBT sessions for expats. Free consult available.
- [Main: About Brian O'Sullivan, LMFT](https://osullivancounseling.com/about-brian/) - English-speaking therapist in Japan supporting expats with anxiety, OCD, and more. Brian O'Sullivan, LMFT, is a compassionate American therapist based in Japan.
- [Locations: Okinawa Counseling and Therapy](https://osullivancounseling.com/okinawa/) - Confidential English-speaking therapist in Okinawa, Japan. Brian O'Sullivan is U.S. trained and licensed specializing in anxiety, social anxiety, panic attacks, OCD, and phobias.
- [Issues: Phobias](https://osullivancounseling.com/phobias/) - Struggling with a specific fear? Japan-based Brian O'Sullivan offers therapy for phobias, worry and anxiety, tailored to expats. Free video consult available.
- [ZRiderect: Okinawa: Where to Live in Okinawa (and What's the Commute Like)](https://osullivancounseling.com/where-to-live-in-okinawa-and-whats-the-commute-like/)
- [ZRiderect: Okinawa: What's it Like Living in Okinawa (an American's Perspective)](https://osullivancounseling.com/living-in-okinawa/)
- [Okinawa: Finding an Expat or SOFA Job in Okinawa, Japan](https://osullivancounseling.com/finding-job-okinawa/) - Though it can be challenging to find work in Okinawa, it's far from impossible. With some local knowledge and perseverance, you can find something rewarding.
- [ZRiderect: Okinawa: Housing in Okinawa: Everything you need to know](https://osullivancounseling.com/housing-okinawa/)
- [ZRiderect: Okinawa: Can Americans Live in Okinawa? Living Legally in Okinawa](https://osullivancounseling.com/can-americans-live-in-okinawa/) - If you're thinking about living in Okinawa, there can be a lot of things to consider and questions can pile up. And the first and most common one is: can Americans even live here?
- [Bottom: Resources](https://osullivancounseling.com/resources/)
- [Thoughts on Anxiety](https://osullivancounseling.com/weekly/)
- [Anxiety: Self-Help & Resources for Social Anxiety](https://osullivancounseling.com/self-help/) - Helpful articles, videos, worksheets, and links to resources to help overcome social anxiety. Social anxiety is learned and it can be unlearned.
- [Anxiety: Unhooking From Thoughts](https://osullivancounseling.com/unhooking-from-thoughts/)
- [January 7th Workshop](https://osullivancounseling.com/1-7-25-workshop/)
- [Populations: Military](https://osullivancounseling.com/military-japan/)
- [Populations: Therapy for JET Program and English Teachers in Japan](https://osullivancounseling.com/english-teachers-japan/) - Brian O'Sullivan, LMFT – U.S. Trained Therapist - Online Sessions for JET and English teachers in Japan. Specializing in Anxiety, Panic, OCD, and Expat Support.
- [Anxiety: Attitudes and Beliefs That Maintain Anxiety](https://osullivancounseling.com/maintain-anxiety/)
- [Main: FAQ](https://osullivancounseling.com/faq-2/)
- [Other: Articles](https://osullivancounseling.com/articles/)
- [Other: Thank You](https://osullivancounseling.com/thank-you/)
- [Other: Out of Office](https://osullivancounseling.com/out-of-office/)
- [Workshops: Events](https://osullivancounseling.com/events/)
- [Workshop: ICLC Talk](https://osullivancounseling.com/iclc-talk/)
- [Workshop: Overcoming Worry & Rumination Cheat Sheet](https://osullivancounseling.com/worry-summary/)
- [Workshop: Understanding & Calming Panic Attacks Summary](https://osullivancounseling.com/panic-cheat-sheet/)
- [TRICARE: TRICARE Approved Counseling & Therapy in Japan](https://osullivancounseling.com/tricare-counseling-japan/) - Brian O'Sullivan, LMFT is TRICARE approved and offers specialized therapy for Anxiety & OCD. Located in Japan, California licensed, online services available.
- [Anxiety: The Anxiety Cycle](https://osullivancounseling.com/anxiety-cycle/) - Anxiety is tricky because it urges us to do things that actually reinforce anxiety long-term. Anxiety urges us to avoid and escape, which values short-term relief at the expense of long-term progress.
- [Okinawa: Okinawa Resources](https://osullivancounseling.com/okinawa-resources/)
- [Okinawa: Okinawa Emergency Contacts](https://osullivancounseling.com/okinawa-emergency-contacts/)
- [Okinawa: International English-Speaking Schools in Okinawa](https://osullivancounseling.com/international-schools-okinawa/)
- [Main: Resources](https://osullivancounseling.com/resources-2/)
- [Other: Weekly Thoughts on Anxiety](https://osullivancounseling.com/weekly-2/)
- [Locations: Anxiety Therapist Serving San Diego](https://osullivancounseling.com/san-diego/)
- [Other: Forms](https://osullivancounseling.com/forms/)
- [Professional Resources for Social Anxiety Treatment](https://osullivancounseling.com/professional-resources/) - Resources to help your clients overcome Social Anxiety Disorder. Free videos, interviews, questionnaires, manuals, research summaries, and worksheets.
- [Main: Social Anxiety](https://osullivancounseling.com/social-anxiety-2/)

## Events

- [Understanding & Calming Panic Attacks](https://osullivancounseling.com/events/understanding-calming-panic-attacks/)
- [Overcoming Worry & Rumination](https://osullivancounseling.com/events/overcoming-worry-rumination/)
- [Helping Kiddos Stand Up to Anxiety](https://osullivancounseling.com/events/kids-anxiety/)
- [Overcoming Worry and Rumination](https://osullivancounseling.com/events/worry-rumination/)
- [Helping Kiddos Stand Up to Anxiety](https://osullivancounseling.com/events/kiddos-anxiety/)
- [Just for Dads Workshop](https://osullivancounseling.com/events/dads/)

## Categories

- [Uncategorized](https://osullivancounseling.com/category/uncategorized/)
- [Social Anxiety](https://osullivancounseling.com/category/articles/anxiety/social-anxiety/)
- [Anxiety](https://osullivancounseling.com/category/articles/anxiety/)
- [Sadness & Depression](https://osullivancounseling.com/category/articles/sadness-depression/)
- [Other](https://osullivancounseling.com/category/articles/other/)
- [Weekly Thoughts on Anxiety](https://osullivancounseling.com/category/redirect/weekly/)
- [Articles](https://osullivancounseling.com/category/articles/)
- [Redirect](https://osullivancounseling.com/category/redirect/)
- [Services](https://osullivancounseling.com/category/services/)