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Brandy Colson

Brandy Colson

LCSW, CSW · Florida

Supportive LCSW focused on practical steps

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  • Strengths based
  • Goal oriented
  • Trauma informed

About Brandy

Brandy Colson is a licensed clinical social worker who focuses on practical, goal-oriented help. She draws on more than 11 years of experience to help people manage stress, anxiety, family conflict, trauma, and parenting challenges. Brandy emphasizes strengths and works with each person to find what helps them move forward.

She uses approaches that aim to produce clear, usable steps. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and change them. Solution-Focused Therapy looks for small shifts that lead to meaningful progress. Trauma-Focused Therapy addresses the impact of past harms and teaches coping skills for upsetting memories or reactions.

Brandy frames therapy as a partnership. She listens to each person’s story and matches strategies to their goals. Sessions often focus on practical tools people can try between meetings, with space to review what worked and adjust plans.

Her work also includes concerns often tied to long-term family changes, such as abandonment and adoption and foster care issues. She brings attention to relationship patterns, communication problems, grief, and decision-making during life transitions.

Brandy holds LCSW and CSW credentials and practices in Florida. She seeks to make therapy straightforward and usable so people can apply what they learn to daily life.

How Brandy’s Approaches Shape Online Support

Brandy uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors; this approach can be useful for anxiety, depression, and stress. Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on small, practical changes that lead to quick improvements and helps when clients want goal-oriented progress. Trauma-Focused Therapy addresses the effects of past abuse or loss and teaches coping strategies for upsetting memories and strong reactions.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will listen to your goals and preferences and recommend a plan that fits your needs. Sessions are collaborative and adjusted over time based on what helps you make steady progress.

Practical benefits of online therapy include fitting sessions into busy schedules and keeping work or school disruptions minimal. Online options can make it easier to check in from home or during a break, allow shorter focused sessions when needed, and reduce travel time. Session formats are not specified here, so confirm the current options before booking to choose what fits your routine.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Also works with

LGBTRelationship issuesGriefAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesDepressionCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesBlended family issuesCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionFamily problemsGuilt and shameHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingInfidelityLife purposeVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Women's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Solution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

11+ years

Credentials

Florida, Georgia

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does she help with?

She helps people with stress, anxiety, family conflict, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, grief, anger, self-esteem, career and depression among other concerns.

What is her general approach to therapy?

Her style is practical and collaborative. She uses tools from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy while addressing trauma when needed.

How much experience does she have?

She has over 11 years of professional experience working with a range of concerns and life changes.

What credentials and location apply?

She holds the credentials LCSW and CSW and practices in Florida.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can I work with her from another country?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How does cost work?

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

How do I get started?

Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

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