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Brandon Smith

Experienced LMHC focused on practical growth

LMHC Indiana

Experience
6 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Self esteem
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages
English
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About Brandon

Brandon Smith is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) based in Indiana who works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, and a wide range of related challenges.

Background and approach

He brings six years of professional experience to his practice, helping clients address issues like low self-esteem, grief, intimacy-related concerns, anger, career stress, and compassion fatigue, along with attachment, abandonment, and commitment questions. His practice also includes support for LGBT concerns and mood disorders.

Brandon emphasizes a collaborative, client-centered stance that balances practical skill building with opportunities for deeper reflection. He often uses cognitive behavioral techniques to identify and shift unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, alongside dialectical and emotionally focused strategies when emotion regulation or relational work is needed.

Motivational interviewing and solution-focused elements may be woven in to support change and clarify goals. Sessions aim to help clients build insight, resilience, and self-compassion while developing concrete coping tools for day-to-day life.

He frames therapy as a partnership in which goals are set and adapted over time, and he supports clients as they take steps toward meaningful change.

Approaches for Online Growth and Change



Brandon frequently uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients recognize and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors; CBT is practical and often supports work on anxiety, mood challenges, and stress management. He also draws from Client-Centered Therapy, which emphasizes empathetic listening and a collaborative, nonjudgmental relationship to help clients explore values and build self-understanding. When emotion regulation or interpersonal patterns are central, elements of Dialectical Behavior Therapy may be integrated to teach concrete skills for managing intense feelings and improving coping.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Brandon works with each person to determine what combination of methods best fits their needs, goals, and preferences. He treats the choice of techniques as collaborative, adjusting focus as progress and circumstances evolve.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which offer greater scheduling flexibility and make it easier to maintain continuity during busy or transitional periods. These options support ongoing skill practice between sessions and allow clients to engage in therapy in ways that suit their daily life and comfort level.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Brandon address?
He works with a range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, self-esteem, grief, and compassion fatigue, plus related areas such as attachment, abandonment, and mood disorders.
What is his therapeutic style like?
The approach is calm, compassionate, and collaborative, blending practical coping skills with reflective work to build insight and resilience.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has six years of practice experience since beginning clinical work in 2016.
What credentials and location are on record?
He is licensed as an LMHC in Indiana with license number IN LMHC 39004890A and practices from that state.
What languages are available for sessions?
Therapy is offered in English only and he is not accepting international clients at this time.
Which session formats are offered?
Clients can meet through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on their needs and schedule.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are required to begin working together?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesSelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changes

Also works with

LGBTFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesCaregiver issues and stressCommitment issuesEmptinessForgivenessGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMood disordersSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobia

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Motivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

6+ years

Licensed

Indiana

Languages

English