- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
About Brandon
Brandon Swaim is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) licensed in Tennessee with 12 years of professional experience. He helps people manage stress and anxiety, address relationship concerns, and process trauma and abuse. He also supports those coping with depression and other life changes.
Brandon uses straightforward conversation and evidence-informed methods to work through problems. He commonly draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thought patterns and Mindfulness Therapy to build calm, focused attention. Motivational Interviewing is used when people need help clarifying goals and finding motivation to change.
Sessions focus on practical steps people can try between meetings. He pays attention to patterns coming from family of origin, attachment issues, and communication problems. This can include looking at commitment worries, codependency, and feelings of emptiness or guilt.
Brandon has worked in a variety of clinical settings over a dozen years and brings that background to sessions. He explains methods in plain language and checks in about what is or is not helpful as work progresses. People meet with him to learn skills for anger management, coping with grief, and navigating blended family or divorce transitions.
Before booking, readers should confirm current session options and how fees apply to their location. To begin, interested people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
How Brandon uses therapy approaches online
Brandon commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. CBT involves setting clear goals, testing new behaviors between sessions, and tracking what changes. It is often used for anxiety, stress, and mood concerns.He also draws on Mindfulness Therapy to teach simple attention and breathing practices. These exercises help reduce reactivity and improve concentration during stressful social situations. Motivational Interviewing is another tool he uses to clarify a person's goals and strengthen their own reasons for change.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Brandon will talk with each person about their goals and preferences, then try methods that fit those needs. He checks progress and adjusts plans together rather than assuming one method will suit everyone.
Confirm the current online session options before booking so you know which formats are offered. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Ask about format details when you complete the matching questionnaire and schedule the first session.
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Experience
12+ years
Listed in
Tennessee, Alabama
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, depression, grief, anger, self-esteem, bipolar concerns, and coping with life changes.
What style of therapy does he use?
He uses practical, evidence-informed methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 12 years of professional work experience in clinical settings and brings that background into session work.
What are his credentials and location?
He is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) licensed in Tennessee and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Can international clients work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are session costs handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time; check the fee details for your area before booking.
How do I start working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.