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J. Phyllis Brannen, LCSW
Florida
Florida LCSW - anxiety and addiction support
See online therapy options- CBT and client-centered
- Caregiver and aging issues
- Panic and substance concerns
About J.
J. Phyllis Brannen is a Florida Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 25 years of experience. She helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, low self-esteem, depression, relationship and intimacy concerns, sleep and eating problems, parenting strain, anger, career stress, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and coping with life changes.
She has worked in private practice, in a community mental health center, and with an Alzheimer’s foundation. That mix of settings has given her experience with caregiving issues, aging and geriatric concerns, and drug and alcohol addiction. She also has focused experience supporting people facing panic attacks and codependency patterns.
Her style is interactive and direct. Sessions focus on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, practicing new responses, and building practical coping skills. She draws on cognitive and behavioral ideas alongside a client-centered stance to guide the work.
In session she talks through specific problems, helps set short-term goals, and tries techniques you can use between meetings. The work tends to be structured and goal-oriented, with room for whatever feels most useful to the person sitting in the chair.
For someone juggling caregiving, addiction recovery, mood symptoms, or changes tied to aging, she offers experience and practical methods. To get started, follow the site booking steps and complete the matching questionnaire before scheduling a first session.
How her approaches work for online sessions
She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and test different behaviors. CBT focuses on concrete problems, short-term goals, and home practice that can reduce anxiety, panic, or mood problems. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes clear listening and reflecting; it helps people feel heard while they sort out goals and options.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. She will collaborate with each person to decide whether CBT techniques, client-centered talk, or a mix makes the most sense based on goals, symptoms, and daily life demands. That decision can change over time as progress is reviewed.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm available session types before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to schedule brief check-ins, fit sessions around caregiving or work, avoid travel time, or use phone-only meetings when bandwidth is limited. Licensed professionals can use these practical options to keep therapy consistent with everyday life.
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Experience
25+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with most often?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, depression, relationship and intimacy concerns, sleep and eating problems, parenting strain, ADHD, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is interactive and responsive. She uses structured work on thoughts and behaviors alongside client-centered conversation.
What is her background and experience?
She has 25 years of clinical experience in private practice, a community mental health center, and work with an Alzheimer’s foundation.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Florida LCSW and is based in Florida.
Which languages are supported and can international clients work with her?
Sessions are offered in English. She accepts international clients.
What session formats does she offer?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions billed or priced?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are not safe, use the crisis numbers.