Douglas Brown

Practical, evidence-informed care for life’s challenges

LMHC Florida

Experience: 10 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Self esteem
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages: English

About Douglas

Douglas Brown is a Florida licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) who integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with client-centered care to help people navigate difficult life moments.

Background and approach

He brings ten years of professional experience to work with concerns such as depression, anxiety, addictions, ADHD, self-esteem struggles, and grief, combining evidence-based techniques with practical coping strategies. He also addresses relationship and intimacy issues, compassion fatigue, anger, career-related stress, and process addictions including gambling and exercise or porn-related behaviors.

Douglas pays attention to communication difficulties, life purpose questions, forgiveness, guilt and shame, and the emotional challenges that come with aging and geriatric concerns. His practice includes support for those exploring issues related to faith and men’s mental health, and he uses motivational interviewing and solution-focused interventions alongside ACT and CBT to tailor sessions to each person’s needs.

Sessions aim to uncover strengths, build actionable skills, and promote sustained change by aligning therapeutic methods with individual goals and preferences.

Evidence-Based Approaches Delivered Online

Douglas frequently uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help people identify unhelpful thought patterns and develop practical skills for managing anxiety, depression, and stress. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is also part of his practice, helping clients clarify values, increase psychological flexibility, and respond differently to painful thoughts and feelings.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist works with each person to understand goals, preferences, and life context, then blends methods like CBT and ACT with client-centered listening and motivational interviewing to create a personalized plan.

Online sessions offer flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it easier to maintain continuity of care during busy periods or life transitions while allowing therapists and clients to focus on skill building, coping strategies, and measurable progress.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does this therapist address?

Douglas works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, self-esteem, grief, trauma, bipolar symptoms, ADHD, and career or relationship challenges.

How would you describe the therapeutic approach and style?

The practice blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, client-centered methods, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused techniques to provide practical, goal-oriented work.

What is the therapist's background and experience level?

He has ten years of clinical experience supporting clients through life transitions, process addictions, men's mental health issues, and aging-related concerns.

Where is the therapist licensed and what are the credentials?

The clinician is a licensed mental health counselor in Florida with the credential FL LMHC MH26577.

Can sessions be conducted in other languages or with international clients?

Sessions are offered in English and the therapist is not accepting international clients at this time.

What session formats does the therapist offer?

Clients may meet via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on preference and availability.

How are fees and payments handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What are the steps to begin working with this therapist?

To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Addictions Self esteem DepressionCoaching

Also works with

LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuse GriefIntimacy-related issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changes Compassion fatigue ADHD

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesForgivenessGuilt and shame Isolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-loveSocial anxiety and phobia

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

10+ years

Licensed

Florida

Languages

English