Brandon Smith, LMHC - Therapist in Indiana

About Brandon

Brandon Smith is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) based in Indiana. He focuses on helping people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, and issues around self-esteem. He also supports those dealing with grief, career stress, compassion fatigue, and questions about intimacy and identity.

Brandon writes and talks plainly, helping clients find practical steps to feel steadier in daily life. His sessions start with a clear partnership: clients set goals and he helps track progress toward them.

Background and approach

Some meetings center on skill-building for managing anxiety or anger. Other times they slow down to understand patterns shaped by attachment, abandonment, or past hurts. He mixes talking, reflection, and hands-on exercises so work in therapy connects with real life.

Brandon uses several methods to guide treatment, including Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), and Motivational Interviewing. He explains approaches in plain language and picks tools that match each person’s situation. The aim is steady improvement rather than quick fixes.

With six years of clinical practice, Brandon blends direct skills teaching with a calm, compassionate manner. He encourages clients to try small changes and notice what helps. For people feeling stuck, he offers clear steps and steady support as they work toward better coping and more satisfying relationships.

Sessions are offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Getting started involves a brief matching questionnaire and scheduling a time based on therapist availability.

Therapeutic approaches and how they work online

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and building a trusting relationship. The therapist stays nonjudgmental and follows the client’s lead so people can speak honestly about stress, identity, or relationship worries. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going and teaches practical skills to change them. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, and social fears. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, DBT, blends acceptance with change strategies; it teaches specific tools for managing intense emotions and improving emotional regulation.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has helped or not helped before. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust the plan as needed based on progress and feedback.

Online therapy here is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to make scheduling easier. These formats let people fit therapy into busy lives, practice new skills between sessions, and stay connected from home. Licensed professionals can use these options to deliver the same mix of listening, coaching, and skill teaching as in-person work while staying flexible to each client’s needs.

Client-Centered Therapy

The direction comes from you rather than from a set programme. The therapist offers a warm, non-judgemental space to think out loud and work at your own pace. Online, this rests on the relationship rather than on being in the same room.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

Concrete skills for riding out strong emotion, tolerating distress, and handling relationships without things escalating. The skills are practised in daily life, so between-session support by message or phone fits naturally.

Frequently asked questions

What types of concerns does Brandon work with?

He addresses stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, self-esteem struggles, grief, career and compassion fatigue, and related areas such as attachment and abandonment.

How would you describe his therapeutic style?

His style is calm, compassionate, and collaborative. Sessions combine practical coping skills with time for reflection and understanding.

What is his clinical background?

Brandon has six years of experience as a mental health clinician working with a range of mood and relational concerns.

What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?

He holds the LMHC credential with licence number IN LMHC 39004890A and practices in Indiana.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are available?

Clients can meet via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.

How are sessions paid for and what is the cost structure?

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

How do I begin therapy with him?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a session based on therapist availability.

Specialties and expertise

Top specialties

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Self esteem

Also works with

Therapeutic approaches

Experience: 6 years
Licensed: Indiana
Languages: English

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