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J. Phyllis Brannen, LCSW

Experienced LCSW supporting life changes and recovery
  • Client-centered care
  • Cognitive behavioral tools
  • Accepts international clients

About J. Phyllis Brannen

J. Phyllis Brannen is a Florida Licensed Clinical Social Worker with extensive experience across private practice, community mental health services, and work with an Alzheimer’s foundation. Over a professional career spanning 25 years, she has supported people facing mental health concerns and substance use challenges while also working closely with caregivers and care recipients.

Her practice addresses a broad range of issues including stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, self-esteem difficulties, depression, relationship and family concerns, intimacy-related challenges, eating and sleeping problems, parenting struggles, anger, career transitions, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and coping with life changes. She has also focused on aging and geriatric matters, caregiver stress, codependency, drug and alcohol addiction, and panic disorder and panic attacks. Her background includes direct experience with trauma and abuse, as well as helping clients navigate complicated life adjustments.

Brannen’s counseling style is interactive and responsive. She blends client-centered principles with cognitive and behavioral elements to build coping skills, explore challenges, and identify practical solutions tailored to each person. She holds the LCSW credential, which means she is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and is recognized as a certified addictions professional, indicating specialized training in substance use treatment. She approaches therapy with support and encouragement, helping clients move toward growth and change.

Areas of Expertise

Also Specializes In

LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesADHD

Additional Focus Areas

Aging and geriatric issuesCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyDrug and alcohol addictionPanic disorder and panic attacks

Therapeutic Approach

Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does J. Phyllis Brannen have?

J. Phyllis Brannen has 25 years of experience working in private practice, community mental health, and with an Alzheimer’s foundation.

Is J. Phyllis Brannen a licensed therapist?

Yes, holds these credentials: LCSW. License details: FL LCSW SW6239. LCSW stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker, a credential for clinical social work practice.

In which languages does J. Phyllis Brannen provide therapy?

J. Phyllis Brannen provides therapy in English.

Where is J. Phyllis Brannen located?

J. Phyllis Brannen is located in Florida.

How can I work with J. Phyllis Brannen as my therapist?

You can work with J. Phyllis Brannen through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does J. Phyllis Brannen work with international clients?

Yes, J. Phyllis Brannen works with international clients.

How much does therapy with J. Phyllis Brannen 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, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just 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.

Client-Centered and CBT Support Delivered Online



Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a respectful, empathetic partnership in which the therapist follows the client’s lead. This approach helps people explore their values, strengthen self-esteem, and gain clarity about relationships and life goals by focusing on the client’s experience and inherent strengths.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and developing practical strategies to change behaviors and emotional responses. CBT is commonly used to address anxiety, depression, stress, and patterns that contribute to addictions or anger, providing concrete tools to manage symptoms and build coping skills.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Brannen works with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, and adapts interventions as those needs evolve over time.

Online therapy offers flexibility to connect in ways that fit a busy life - whether by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to attend regular sessions, maintain continuity of care across locations, and access licensed professionals when in-person visits are not practical.

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