Works with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Grief
- Parenting issues
- Self esteem
- Depression
How Brian works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in
- Tennessee
- Years in practice
- 31
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Brian
Brian Edwards is a licensed clinical social worker with 31 years of practice in Tennessee. He supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, depression, anger, career concerns, and parenting strains. He also helps those exploring forgiveness, life purpose, and learning self-love.
He keeps sessions straightforward and personal. Conversations focus on what matters most to the client right now. He listens closely, asks clear questions, and helps people notice patterns that get in the way of change.
Background and approach
Brian uses a mix of approaches rather than a single method. He draws on client-centered work to follow each person's pace, cognitive behavioral techniques to change unhelpful thinking and behavior, and mindfulness practices to strengthen emotional awareness. He also integrates existential questions about meaning and, when appropriate, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing as part of trauma work.
Sessions blend practical tools with reflective conversation. Clients can expect help making step-by-step plans, practicing new skills, and tracking progress between meetings. He frames goals simply and revisits them as needed.
Faith-informed values are part of his perspective for those who find that helpful. Brian aims to be respectful of individual beliefs while keeping the focus on tangible steps toward better coping and clearer direction. For people feeling overwhelmed by life transitions or emotional pain, he offers calm guidance and steady support to find workable ways forward.
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
- Grief
- Parenting issues
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Coping with life changes
- Forgiveness
- Life purpose
- Self-love
Approaches Brian lists
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Existential Therapy
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Approaches to Online Therapy and Practical Tools
Brian blends client-centered work with cognitive behavioral strategies and mindfulness to help people make steady change. Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and following the client's pace so sessions feel respectful and tailored. Cognitive behavioral therapy looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches concrete skills to shift unhelpful patterns. Mindfulness therapy builds present-moment awareness so people can notice emotions earlier and respond more calmly.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. He collaborates with each person to decide which methods fit their needs and goals, and adjusts the plan as progress is made. That lets sessions stay flexible and focused on practical outcomes rather than on a single technique.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video works well for in-depth conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions can be simpler when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and messaging are useful for brief exchanges, homework support, or step-by-step coaching between meetings. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life and keep continuity during transitions.
Questions people ask about Brian
What kinds of problems does Brian help with?
He helps people managing stress, anxiety, grief, depression, anger, parenting challenges, relationship and family concerns, career changes, and coping with life transitions. He also supports work on forgiveness, life purpose, and self-love.
How would you describe his therapy style?
Sessions are conversational and practical. He listens, reflects what he hears, and offers concrete steps and exercises to use between meetings.
What is his clinical background?
He is a licensed clinical social worker with 31 years of experience practicing in Tennessee. That experience includes helping people through long-term and sudden life changes.
What credentials and location are listed?
The credential listed is LCSW and the location is Tennessee. Those are the professional details provided.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English, and international clients are accepted.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be held by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on what works best for the client.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.