Works with
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in
- Florida
- Years in practice
- 25
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About J.
J. Phyllis Brannen is a Florida Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who brings 25 years of experience to her practice. She focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, low self-esteem, depression, anger, and life transitions.
Her style is practical and interactive, aimed at building real skills people can use day to day. She draws on Client-Centered Therapy to create a respectful, accepting space where people can talk through their concerns.
Background and approach
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, is used to identify unhelpful thoughts and try new coping strategies. Sessions emphasize small, doable changes that add up over time. Her background includes long-term work in independent practice and community mental health settings, where she supported people with mood disorders, substance use challenges, and caregiver stress.
That variety has informed a flexible approach to common problems like sleep and eating concerns, panic, and managing ADHD symptoms. Phyllis aims to help clients build coping skills, reduce symptoms that interfere with daily life, and set manageable goals for change. She often blends supportive listening with practical tools so people can try techniques between sessions.
The goal is steady progress rather than quick fixes. People who reach out can expect straightforward guidance and a focus on what matters most to them. She accepts international clients and works in English.
What J. works with
Everything J. lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in J.'s practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Grief
- Self esteem
- Depression
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- ADHD
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Codependency
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
Approaches J. lists
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
How her approaches work online
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and building a comfortable space so people can speak openly about what troubles them. It helps with confidence, self-esteem, relationship worries, grief, and the stress of caregiving by prioritizing the client's perspective and pacing.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps identify unhelpful thoughts and replace them with practical strategies. It is useful for anxiety, panic attacks, depression, anger, and problems like sleep or eating concerns where changing behavior and thought patterns can make a difference.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each client about goals, what has helped or not helped in the past, and try methods that match personal needs. Together they track progress and adjust techniques as needed.
Online sessions include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to make therapy more flexible. Video is useful for full sessions and visual connection. Phone can be a good option when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging let people send updates or ask brief questions between appointments. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work, caregiving, or travel schedules while using the approaches described above.
Questions people ask about J.
What concerns does this therapist address?
She works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, anger, grief, sleep and eating problems, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and caregiver stress.
What is the therapist's approach in sessions?
Her style is interactive and responsive, combining Client-Centered Therapy with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to listen closely and teach practical coping skills.
How much experience does she have?
She has 25 years of experience in independent practice and community mental health settings working with mental health and addiction concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, practicing from Florida.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How are costs and billing handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What is the process to begin therapy?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.