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Online therapist

Brandy Colson

Focused family and parenting support

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Credentials
LCSW, CSW
Experience
11 years
Licensed in
Florida, Georgia
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Brandy

Brandy Colson is a licensed clinical social worker who uses practical therapy to help people manage stress, anxiety, and family challenges. She holds Licensure as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker - FL LCSW SW15119 and GA LCSW CSW009062, and brings 11 years of clinical experience to sessions. Her style is straightforward and focused on real-life change.

She works with people facing trauma and abuse, parenting concerns, grief, and relationship struggles.

Background and approach

Common issues also include depression, anger, self-esteem, career stress, and compassion fatigue. Brandy also supports clients dealing with adoption and foster care questions, blended family dynamics, and aging or end-of-life concerns. Brandy uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and change patterns that keep problems going.

She applies Solution-Focused Therapy to set clear goals and build on small, achievable steps. Trauma-Focused Therapy is used when past events continue to affect daily life. Sessions focus on concrete strategies and practical coping skills.

She emphasizes the clients strengths and encourages small changes that create momentum. Conversations are down-to-earth and aimed at workable solutions rather than labels. Brandy offers online formats including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text messaging to fit different schedules.

She practices in Florida and conducts sessions in English. Getting started involves a short matching questionnaire and scheduling through the platform.

Therapeutic approaches for online family and parenting support

Brandy uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot thought patterns that increase stress or anxiety and then try different responses. This approach is useful for worry, low mood, and habits that get in the way of daily functioning.

She also uses Solution-Focused Therapy to set clear goals and build quick, practical steps toward them. That method focuses on what is already working and on small changes that lead to progress. Trauma-Focused Therapy is used when past experiences continue to cause strong reactions or interfere with family life and parenting roles.

Choosing the right approach is a shared process. The therapist will talk with clients about needs, goals, and preferences, then adapt techniques over time. Sessions often mix elements from the different methods to match what helps most for each person.

Online therapy offers flexibility that can fit busy family schedules. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation from home, while phone sessions can be easier for brief check-ins. Live chat and text messaging make it possible to get support between calls and to use shorter, more frequent touchpoints. These options help make therapy more accessible and easier to fit into everyday life.

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.

Solution-Focused Therapy

Rather than examining the problem at length, this looks at what is already working and builds on it. Sessions tend to be practical and forward-looking, with small achievable steps, which translates readily to shorter online conversations.

Trauma-Focused Therapy

Work that takes difficult past experience into account and moves at a pace you set, with attention to feeling steady before anything else. Being in your own space can make that easier for some people.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does this therapist help with?
Common concerns include stress, anxiety, family conflict, trauma and abuse, parenting challenges, grief, depression, and relationship issues. The profile also lists many related areas such as addiction, hoarding, and end-of-life counseling.
What is the therapy style like?
Therapy is practical and goal-oriented, using techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy. Sessions emphasize clear steps, coping skills, and the clients strengths.
How long has this therapist been practicing?
The clinician has 11 years of professional experience working in clinical social work settings.
What credentials and location are listed?
The therapist holds LCSW and CSW credentials with Florida license FL LCSW SW15119 and Georgia license GA LCSW CSW009062, and practices in Florida.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be held via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with this therapist?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, filling out a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling according to therapist availability.

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Experience
11 years
Licensed
Florida, Georgia
Languages
English

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