About J.
J. Phyllis Brannen is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Florida with 25 years of experience. She uses a practical, person-focused approach to help people manage stress, anxiety, depression, addiction concerns, and ADHD.
Her style is warm and interactive and she guides clients through real-life coping strategies. She blends Client-Centered Therapy with cognitive behavioral techniques. Sessions focus on identifying patterns, building skills, and trying small changes that fit a person's life.
Background and approach
The work aims to reduce symptoms and improve day-to-day functioning rather than promising quick fixes. Brannen has a long history in both independent practice and community mental health settings. That includes work with caregivers, older adults, and people dealing with grief or long-term medical issues.
Her background gives her experience with a wide range of life transitions and stressors. In sessions she listens first, then helps clients set clear, achievable goals. She teaches coping skills for anxiety, panic, sleep problems, and managing impulses tied to substance use.
She also supports people facing relationship strain, career stress, and identity concerns. Her approach treats each person as the expert on their own life. Together with the client she develops practical steps that can be tried between sessions.
The aim is steady progress through manageable changes and ongoing coaching. Therapy is offered in English and is available to international clients. Sessions are arranged by scheduling after completing a short matching questionnaire and selecting a start time that fits each person's schedule.
How client-centered and CBT approaches work online
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on understanding the person's perspective and building a trusting relationship. The therapist listens closely, reflects what she hears, and helps people find their own solutions. This approach is helpful for emotional concerns like grief, low self-esteem, and relationship stress.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at thoughts and behaviors that maintain problems. It teaches practical skills such as breaking tasks into steps, testing negative thoughts, and practicing new routines. CBT is often used for anxiety, panic attacks, mood concerns, sleep issues, and ADHD-related organizational challenges.
Choosing the best approach is collaborative. The therapist works with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and day-to-day life. Plans are adjusted as needed based on what helps most in practice.
Online sessions are offered by licensed professionals using video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video works well for longer sessions and face-to-face interaction. Phone sessions can fit a busy schedule or use less bandwidth. Live chat and text messaging are useful for brief check-ins, skill practice, and ongoing support between sessions. These options make therapy more flexible and easier to fit into work, caregiving, or other routines.
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What this therapist works with
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Also listed
- ADHD
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Anger management
- Bipolar disorder
- Career difficulties
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Codependency
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Eating disorders
- Family conflicts
- Intimacy-related issues
- LGBT
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Parenting issues
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Sleeping disorders
Therapeutic approaches
- Experience
- 25 years
- Licensed
- Florida
- Languages
- English
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