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J. Phyllis Brannen, LCSW

Florida LCSW focused on practical coping skills
  • Client-centered and CBT
  • 25 years experience
  • Works with caregivers and families

About J. Phyllis Brannen

J. Phyllis Brannen is a Florida Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 25 years of experience working across private practice, a community mental health center, and an Alzheimer’s foundation. She has supported people facing mental health concerns and addictions, caregivers and care recipients, and those managing depression, anxiety, relationship challenges, trauma, abuse, ADHD and a wide range of other issues. The LCSW credential indicates a professional license to provide clinical social work and psychotherapy services.

Her counseling style is interactive and responsive, emphasizing partnership and practical skill-building. Sessions focus on exploring the client’s concerns, strengthening coping strategies, and identifying solutions that fit each person’s life. She blends client-centered principles with cognitive and behavioral elements, adapting techniques to the needs and goals of each individual.

Brannen brings particular experience with stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, self-esteem, relationship and family issues, intimacy concerns, eating and sleeping difficulties, parenting and caregiver stress, anger, career transitions, bipolar disorder, ADHD and coping with life changes. She also addresses aging and geriatric issues, codependency, drug and alcohol addiction, and panic disorder. Her approach aims to empower clients to make meaningful changes and build a more satisfying future, while offering steady support and encouragement throughout the process.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsGriefSelf esteemDepression

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.

Is J. Phyllis Brannen a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds the credential LCSW. License details are FL LCSW SW6239.

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?

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One of the clearest benefits is flexibility. Individuals can connect in the format that works best for them - video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or in-app messaging - which can make it easier to maintain consistency and integrate support into a busy schedule.

Therapists offering online services are licensed professionals, and clients have the option to change providers if they want a different therapeutic fit. For many people, remote therapy expands access to trusted professional support while allowing therapy to be shaped around everyday life.

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