- Anxiety and stress
- Cognitive behavior focus
- Attachment based work
About &
Dr. & Mrs. Gayle Branson is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) in Florida and Hawaii with seven years of counseling experience. She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, relationship and parenting concerns, and other common struggles people bring to therapy.
Before counseling, she had a long career as a pharmacist for over 28 years. That background shaped a practical, problem-focused way of working. Sessions focus on clear steps people can try between meetings and on what helps in day-to-day life.
Her style is collaborative. She works as a team with clients to find approaches that fit each person. She draws on cognitive behavioral ideas, client-centered listening, attachment-based thinking, emotionally-focused methods, and existential questions when those perspectives are helpful.
She has supported people after physical trauma and emotional abuse, and she has experience with ADHD, OCD, grief, and addiction concerns. She also helps with career and vocational questions tied to mental health and coping with life transitions.
Sessions are shaped around the individual’s goals and pace. The counselor explains options, tries practical strategies, and checks in about what is working. People who want straightforward, respectful care and clear next steps may find this approach useful.
How her approaches are used online
Attachment-based work focuses on how people relate and connect with others. Online sessions can use this approach to look at patterns in relationships and practice different ways of responding during conversations. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) breaks concerns into thoughts, feelings, and actions and tries practical tools to shift those patterns. In an online session this can include live thought records, behavioral experiments, and problem-solving steps to try between meetings.Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist collaborates with each client to decide which methods to try first and checks in about what helps. That cooperative decision-making aims to match tools to the client’s goals and daily life demands.
The practical benefits of online work include easier scheduling and fitting sessions into a busy day. Online sessions can be shorter check-ins or longer visits depending on needs. Confirm the current session formats and any technical details before booking so the chosen setup fits routines and resources.
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Experience
7+ years
Listed in
Florida, Hawaii
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She addresses stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, relationship and parenting concerns, addictions, sleep and eating issues, and related challenges.
What is her therapeutic approach like?
Her approach blends cognitive behavioral methods, client-centered listening, attachment-based ideas, emotionally-focused techniques, and existential thinking to match what a client needs.
How much experience does this counselor have?
She has seven years of experience as a clinical mental health counselor and over 28 years of prior experience as a pharmacist.
Where is she licensed and based?
She holds LMHC credentials in Florida and Hawaii and is listed as working from Florida.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can she work with international clients?
She accepts international clients; confirm time zones and practical details when scheduling.
How are costs and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to start a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the booking flow.