Brian Smerdon, LMHC
- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and grief
- CBT and mindfulness
About Brian Smerdon
He emphasizes a collaborative, strengths-based approach that recognizes each person as the expert of their own story. With attention to motivation, confidence building, and issues such as abandonment, attachment concerns, caregiver stress, addiction, and end-of-life challenges, he helps clients identify resources within themselves and clarify goals. Beginning therapy can require courage, and he aims to make that first step feel acknowledged and purposeful.
Across short-term skill building and longer-term exploration, Brian integrates approaches suited to the individual, helping clients address immediate symptoms while also working toward greater resilience, self-understanding, and a clearer sense of life purpose.
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Additional Focus Areas
Therapeutic Approach
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Brian Smerdon have?
Brian Smerdon has 11 years of professional experience.
Is Brian Smerdon a licensed therapist?
Yes. Brian Smerdon holds the credential LMHC, which designates Licensed Mental Health Counselor. License details include FL LMHC MH23714.
In which languages does Brian Smerdon provide therapy?
Brian Smerdon provides therapy in English.
Where is Brian Smerdon located?
Brian Smerdon is located in Florida.
How can I work with Brian Smerdon as my therapist?
You can work with Brian Smerdon through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Brian Smerdon work with international clients?
Brian Smerdon does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Brian Smerdon cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care
Client-Centered Therapy centers the person's own goals and perspective, creating space for clients to explore values, strengths, and meaning while the therapist offers empathy and support - this approach is helpful for building self-esteem and navigating life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors to reduce symptoms like anxiety and stress and to develop practical coping skills. Mindfulness Therapy teaches present-moment awareness and self-compassion techniques that can ease reactivity to trauma memories, grief, or daily stressors and support emotional regulation.Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Brian works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. That collaborative exploration helps tailor sessions to address both immediate concerns and longer-term growth.
Online therapy options - including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging - make it easier to fit care into busy schedules and reach licensed professionals from different locations. These formats offer flexibility for those coping with transportation, caregiving demands, or changing routines, while supporting consistent access to therapy when it is needed most.