- CBT techniques
- Mindfulness practice
- Gottman ideas
About Brandon
Brandon Barton is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in New York with 11 years of experience. He works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, and relationship and family concerns. He also supports clients dealing with addictions, grief, self-esteem, and issues related to LGBT identity and gender dysphoria.
Brandon sees therapy as a practical conversation about what is getting in the way of daily life. He draws on client-centered therapy to listen closely to each person’s experience and to shape sessions around what the client wants. He uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to identify unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and to practice small changes between sessions.
His background includes crisis and in-patient behavioral health work and time in neuropsychology and Alzheimer’s support programs. That experience informs how he responds to sudden stress and complex situations, and how he plans group-oriented work when appropriate. He has presented research on mood, attachment, and life experiences at academic meetings.
In sessions he often combines mindfulness techniques with practical CBT tasks. He also brings elements of existential thinking to questions about meaning and life transitions. When relationships are a focus, he uses ideas from the Gottman Method to address communication and conflict patterns.
Brandon’s approach aims to be straightforward and focused. He helps people name the immediate problems, try small changes, and check what works. People who prefer clear steps and honest conversation may find this style helpful.
How Brandon’s approaches translate to online work
Brandon often uses client-centered therapy to guide sessions, which means he starts by listening and shaping the work around what the client says matters most. That approach helps when someone wants a space to talk through specific social fears or relationship problems and decide on next steps.He also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to break down anxious thoughts and practice behavioral experiments. CBT can help with social anxiety, panic symptoms, obsessive patterns, and low mood by giving clear, stepwise tasks to try between sessions. He may combine CBT with mindfulness practices to build brief attention and breathing skills useful during social situations.
Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work. Brandon will collaborate with each person to pick approaches that match their goals and comfort level, checking in and adjusting as progress is made.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm the current online options before booking. Online work can fit into busy days, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. It also makes it easier to follow up quickly after a difficult social event and to practice techniques in real-world settings without adding extra time to the day.
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Experience
11+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, relationship and family issues, grief, self-esteem, and related concerns such as panic, OCD, and chronic illness.
What is his general therapy style?
He uses a practical, conversational approach that combines client-centered listening with techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness.
How much experience does he have?
He has 11 years of experience working in crisis services, neuropsychology settings, and program development for Alzheimer’s support.
Does he hold a professional credential and where is he based?
He is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) licensed in New York and practices from New York.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the US work with him?
He is not currently accepting international clients.
How are session costs handled?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to begin?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.