- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Caregiver support
About J.
J. Phyllis Brannen is a Florida Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 25 years of experience. She works with people managing stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, depression, anger, relationship and intimacy concerns, and other life changes. Sessions are conducted in English and international clients are accepted.
Brannen's style is interactive and responsive. She talks through challenges with clients, helps build coping skills, and looks for practical solutions that fit everyday life. Her practice draws on client-centered principles and cognitive behavioral techniques to help people recognize patterns and try new approaches.
She has worked in private practice, community mental health, and with an Alzheimer’s foundation. That background informs work with caregiver stress, aging and geriatric issues, and people dealing with substance use. Brannen also brings experience with codependency, panic attacks, ADHD, and bipolar-related concerns.
Therapy sessions focus on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and experimenting with manageable changes. Brannen emphasizes skill building - for example, grounding strategies for panic, routines for sleep, or communication steps for relationship tension. Conversations are practical and goal oriented so people can use what they learn outside sessions.
People who want to understand their anger, reduce impulsive reactions, or handle someone else’s anger can bring those concerns. Getting started uses a short matching questionnaire and scheduling a first session that fits the person’s needs.
How her approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening, respect, and following the client’s lead. In practice this means the therapist helps people name concerns, priorities, and goals, and then adapts pacing and topics to what matters most to the person. This approach is often useful for people managing frustration, relationship tension, or long-standing patterns.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. Sessions include identifying unhelpful thinking, testing new behaviors, and practicing concrete skills like breathing, scheduling, or problem-solving. CBT can be helpful for anger, anxiety, sleep problems, and mood shifts.
Finding the right approach is collaborative. Brannen will work with clients to decide whether client-centered work, CBT, or a mix fits best. That choice is based on the client’s concerns, goals, and preferences and can change over time.
The practical benefits of online work include fitting sessions into a busy week and keeping momentum between appointments. The biography does not specify which online formats are offered, so confirm current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to keep regular appointments, try brief check-in meetings, or work from quieter surroundings without a long commute.
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Experience
25+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, depression, anger, relationship and intimacy issues, and more.
How would you describe her approach?
Her style is interactive and responsive, using client-centered principles and cognitive behavioral ideas to build coping skills.
How much experience does she have?
She brings 25 years of experience across private practice, community mental health, and work with an Alzheimer’s foundation.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Florida Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, and practices from Florida.
Which languages are supported and can international clients connect?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
What session formats does she offer?
The biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with her practice?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.