LCSW
J. Phyllis Brannen, LCSW
- Experience25 years
- LocationFlorida
- Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Addictions
- Therapy approachesClient-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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About J.
J. Phyllis Brannen brings a client-centered, evidence-informed approach to therapy, blending person-focused listening with cognitive and behavioral techniques to address a wide range of concerns.
Background and approach
She is a Florida Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 25 years of experience working across independent practice, community mental health, and programs addressing aging and cognitive decline. Her practice emphasizes collaboration, helping clients identify practical coping strategies and steps toward meaningful change.
Her focus includes stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, self-esteem, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, eating and sleeping difficulties, parenting and career concerns, bipolar disorder, and ADHD. Additional areas of attention include caregiver stress, codependency, drug and alcohol addiction, panic disorder, and geriatric issues.
Sessions are shaped to fit each person's needs rather than following a one-size-fits-all plan. Working in English and accepting international clients, she offers multiple session formats to accommodate varied schedules and preferences.
Prospective clients are guided through an initial matching process to find appointment times that align with therapist availability and personal needs.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care
Client-centered therapy emphasizes the client's perspective, offering an empathetic, non-directive space where the therapist listens closely and supports personal insight and self-directed change; this can be helpful for stress, grief, relationship concerns, and self-esteem issues. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and developing practical skills to reduce symptoms, which is often useful for anxiety, depression, panic, ADHD-related coping, and addictive behaviors.Selecting the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist works with clients to assess goals, preferences, and life circumstances, then recommends techniques from client-centered work, CBT, or a blend of methods to fit the individual's needs and grow coping capacity over time.
Online therapy formats such as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging make it easier to maintain continuity of care across different schedules and locations. These options increase flexibility for people managing work, caregiving, or health-related constraints and allow licensed professionals to offer consistent therapeutic support without requiring in-person travel.
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Experience
25+ years
Licensed
Florida
Languages
English
What J. can help with
J. Phyllis Brannen works with clients on stress and anxiety, addictions, grief, self esteem, and depression.
J. works with mental health issues, addictions, caregivers, and care-receivers.
How J. approaches therapy
J.'s clinical approaches include Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT).
Experience and training
J. is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker practicing in Florida.