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Brian Edwards, LCSW
Tennessee
LCSW - Stress and life changes
See online therapy options- CBT methods
- Client-centered work
- Mindfulness practice
About Brian
Brian Edwards is an LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) practicing in Tennessee with 31 years of experience. He helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, grief, parenting challenges, low self-esteem, depression, relationship and family concerns, anger, career questions, and major life changes. He also focuses on issues around forgiveness, life purpose, and self-love.
He uses straightforward conversations to identify what is causing distress and what patterns keep problems going. Sessions often look at thoughts, behaviors, and practical steps people can test between meetings. His style mixes client-centered listening with structured techniques that encourage small, doable changes.
Brian draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside existential ideas about meaning and purpose. He also uses EMDR for trauma-related material and mindfulness practices to build moment-to-moment awareness. That variety lets him match methods to the issue and the person’s preferences.
He describes his work as faith-informed and says he respects Christian values when clients want that perspective included. At the same time he works with everyday problems like work stress, parenting strain, and coping after loss, keeping sessions concrete and action-oriented.
Clients can expect direct discussion about goals, simple strategies to try between sessions, and regular check-ins about progress. For people looking for practical, structured help with thoughts, habits, and life direction, he aims to create clear steps forward.
How Brian uses structured methods in online sessions
Brian uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and test different responses. CBT breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions so people can try small changes and see what helps with anxiety, low mood, or stress.He also uses Client-Centered Therapy, which focuses on listening closely and responding to what the person brings. That approach creates space to name priorities and decide what to work on next. Existential therapy is used when clients want to explore meaning, values, and direction in life rather than only symptom relief.
Finding the best approach is part of the work together. He will talk with clients about goals and preferences, then suggest CBT techniques, mindfulness exercises, or other options to try. Decisions are collaborative and adjusted as progress is reviewed.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy day, reduce travel time, and allow for focused, regular check-ins. Some people prefer shorter check-ins or audio-only meetings when that helps them manage schedules or bandwidth.
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Experience
31+ years
Listed in
Tennessee
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, parenting strain, relationship and family concerns, anger, career issues, and coping with life changes. He also focuses on forgiveness, life purpose, and self-love.
How would he describe his therapeutic approach?
His approach combines client-centered listening with structured techniques like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and mindfulness. Sessions emphasize practical steps and testing new responses between meetings.
What is his clinical background?
He has 31 years of experience as a licensed clinical social worker. That background informs how he assesses problems and suggests interventions.
Where is he based and what credential does he hold?
He practices in Tennessee and holds the credential TN LCSW as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He accepts international clients. Confirm any time zone or scheduling details when arranging sessions.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing is provided during the sign-up process.
What are the first steps to begin?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. That process starts the intake and planning conversation.
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