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Dr. Brian Edmonds

Dr. Brian Edmonds, LCSW

Indiana

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Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Anger and Addictions

  • CBT methods
  • DBT skills
  • Attachment focus

About Brian

Dr. Brian Edmonds is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Indiana with ten years of clinical experience and a long background in neuroscience research. He works with adults facing stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, anger, and depression. His approach emphasizes practical steps the client can use day to day.

He frames therapy around what each person already knows about their life. He listens for patterns linked to attachment, communication, and impulses. Then he blends talk and skills work so people have concrete ways to respond when anger or anxiety rise.

Sessions often focus on identifying triggers and building alternative responses. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy tools are used to spot unhelpful thoughts. Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills are taught for emotional regulation and distress tolerance.

Attachment-based ideas are brought in to look at how past relationships shape current reactions. Mindfulness exercises are added when slowing down reactivity helps. Motivational Interviewing supports change when substance use or process addictions are involved.

Dr. Edmonds draws on a direct, practical style shaped by years in both clinical practice and research. He works with people who want clear strategies for managing anger, reducing relapse risk, and improving communication. To begin, readers are encouraged to follow the site’s matching and scheduling steps so they can set up a first session.

How his approaches translate to online sessions

Dr. Edmonds commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice and change thought patterns that fuel anger. CBT sessions focus on practical exercises and short homework tasks that can be reviewed between meetings.

He also integrates Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills training to teach emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness. DBT skills are especially useful when anger flares or when impulsive reactions cause regret. Attachment-Based Therapy is used to examine how early relationship patterns affect present-day responses and communication.

Choosing the right approach is a shared process. The therapist and client review problems, goals, and personal preferences and then pick strategies to test in real life. That collaborative testing helps refine what actually works rather than relying on a single method.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a day at work, reduce travel time, or allow for shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. These practical conveniences help people consistently practice skills between appointments without promising a specific delivery method.

Areas of expertise

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesCommunication problemsDrug and alcohol addictionGuilt and shameImpulsivityMidlife crisisMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Social anxiety and phobia

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

10+ years

Listed in

Indiana

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does he address related to anger?

He helps with anger linked to stress, trauma, addiction, and mood issues. Communication problems and impulsivity are also part of his focus.

What therapeutic style does he use?

He blends Attachment-Based, Client-Centered, CBT, DBT, and Mindfulness approaches. Sessions mix discussion with practical skills practice.

How much clinical experience does he have?

He has ten years of clinical experience and decades of neuroscience research background. That combination informs a practical, evidence-minded style.

Is he licensed and where does he practice?

He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Indiana. Sessions are provided from that location.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English only.

Can international clients work with him?

He does not accept international clients at this time.

How are costs handled?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. The site notes this variable pricing model.

How do I start a first session?

Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. That sets up the initial appointment.

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