Works with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Trauma and abuse
- Anger management
- Depression
How Brian works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in
- Indiana
- Years in practice
- 10
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Brian
Dr. Brian Edmonds is a licensed clinical social worker who combines practical therapy with a down-to-earth style. He focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma and anger.
He speaks plainly and aims to make the first steps toward change feel achievable. Dr. Edmonds draws on a mix of structured and human-centered approaches.
He uses cognitive behavioral techniques to identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior. He also uses client-centered methods to keep sessions focused on each person's goals and strengths.
Background and approach
Attachment-based ideas help when patterns in relationships fuel worry or anger. Across ten years of clinical practice in Indiana, he has worked with people facing mood disorders, panic attacks, and substance-related problems. He also supports those dealing with guilt, shame, impulsivity, paranoia, and process addictions like gambling or problematic sexual behaviors.
That range means he is familiar with different ways problems show up and affect daily life. Sessions aim to be collaborative and practical. Dr.
Edmonds helps people set small, doable goals and learn skills that reduce intense reactions and improve coping. He emphasizes the client’s experience and builds on what already works for them. People who reach out can expect straightforward talk, clear steps, and respect for their pace.
The work often mixes skill practice, reflective conversation, and planning for real-world situations.
What Brian works with
Everything Brian lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Brian's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Trauma and abuse
- Anger management
- Depression
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Communication problems
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Midlife crisis
- Mood disorders
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Post-traumatic stress
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Social anxiety and phobia
Approaches Brian lists
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
- Internal Family Systems
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
How therapy approaches translate to online care
Attachment-based work pays attention to how early relationship patterns shape reactions today. Online sessions can help identify those patterns and practice new ways of relating to others and to oneself. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing different behaviors to reduce symptoms like anxiety, panic, or low mood. In an online session CBT often includes homework and skill practice between meetings.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will listen to your goals and try methods that fit your situation. Together you will track what helps and adjust the plan so therapy stays useful and practical.
Online formats offer flexibility. Video calls let you use visual cues for skills practice and role play. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or when you prefer not to be on camera. Live chat and text-based messaging are helpful for brief check-ins, ongoing coaching, or practicing new strategies between scheduled sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy days and to keep progress steady over time.
Questions people ask about Brian
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma and anger along with related issues like panic attacks, mood disorders, and process addictions.
What is his therapy style like?
He blends client-centered listening with skill-based tools such as cognitive behavioral techniques and mindfulness to help manage strong emotions and unhelpful behaviors.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has ten years of clinical practice working with a variety of concerns including substance-related issues, trauma, and mood disorders.
Where is he licensed and practicing?
He is licensed as an LCSW in Indiana and provides services from that location.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted; his practice serves clients within the applicable region.
What session formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.
How do I get started and what does it cost?
To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule based on availability. Cost varies with location and therapist availability and uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time.