Dr. & Mrs. Gayle Branson

Collaborative, practical mental health counseling

LMHC Florida

Experience: 7 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Self esteem
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Attachment-Based Therapy
Languages: English

About &

Dr. & Mrs.

Background and approach

Gayle Branson helps people who are ready to address stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strains, trauma, addictive patterns, and other life challenges. She tailors work to each person's priorities and collaborates with clients to set realistic goals and steps toward change.

Her bedside experience as a former pharmacist informs a practical, problem-solving orientation while she draws on counseling skills developed over seven years of clinical practice. Licensed as an LMHC in Florida (MH17643) and Hawaii (MHC-832), she integrates cognitive behavioral ideas with attachment-based and client-centered ways of working to meet varied needs.

Sessions may include mindfulness exercises, exploration of relational patterns, and strategies to manage mood, sleep, or concentration difficulties. She has experience addressing issues such as grief, parenting concerns, bipolar disorder, ADHD, eating and sleeping problems, chronic health impacts, and histories of abuse.

Approachable and respectful, she emphasizes teamwork and individualized plans rather than one-size-fits-all solutions. Those seeking a therapist who combines practical skills with compassionate support can expect a collaborative partnership focused on progress and daily functioning.

Therapeutic approaches and how they translate online

CBT offers practical tools to identify unhelpful thinking patterns and test new behaviors; it is often used for anxiety, depression, sleep and concentration problems, and managing mood swings. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on understanding relational patterns and emotional bonds, which can help when working through intimacy, abandonment, or family dynamics. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy, respect, and a collaborative pace so clients feel heard and supported as they explore goals and values.

Choosing the right approach is a shared process. The therapist works together with each client to determine which methods fit their needs, values, and goals, and she adjusts plans over time based on what proves most helpful.

Online sessions using video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules and to access care from different locations. These formats offer flexibility for ongoing work on skills, check-ins between meetings, and continuity of care when life or travel makes in-person visits impractical.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?

She works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and family concerns, grief, addictions, eating and sleeping problems, bipolar disorder, and ADHD.

How would you describe the therapist's approach and style?

The approach is collaborative and client-centered, combining cognitive behavioral techniques with attachment-informed work and mindfulness to tailor treatment to each person's needs.

What is the therapist's professional background and experience?

She brings seven years of counseling experience and an earlier career as a licensed pharmacist, which contributes practical problem-solving skills to clinical work.

Where is the therapist licensed and located?

The therapist practices in Florida and holds LMHC credentials with license numbers FL LMHC MH17643 and HI LMHC MHC-832.

Are sessions available in other languages or internationally?

Sessions are offered in English, and she accepts international clients for online work.

What session formats are offered for therapy?

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

How are fees and payment handled?

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

What are the first steps to begin working together?

To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Trauma and abuse Self esteem Depression Coping with life changes

Also works with

AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shame ImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCD Panic disorder and panic attacks Post-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

7+ years

Licensed

Florida, Hawaii

Languages

English