- ACT methods
- CBT skills
- DBT for emotion skills
About Nancy
Nancy Brighton is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Florida with 53 years of experience. She works with people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, and major life changes. She also supports concerns such as ADHD, addictions, grief, self-esteem, sleep and eating issues, and career stress.
She works in a straightforward, client-centered way that treats the person as the expert in their own life. Sessions focus on practical steps and clear strategies drawn from cognitive behavioral methods and acceptance-oriented work. Emotion-focused and attachment approaches are used when relationships and connection are central to the concern.
Nancy listens for what is most pressing and breaks problems into manageable pieces. She helps people notice patterns of thought and behavior, try small changes, and evaluate what works. Skills training from dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) is available for managing strong emotions and improving coping skills.
Her long experience includes supporting people through grief, caregiving stress, chronic health challenges, and identity concerns such as LGBT issues. She is also familiar with adoption and foster care questions, attachment difficulties, and avoidant personality traits.
Sessions aim to be practical and time-oriented when useful. Clients who want coaching-style guidance for career or life decisions can expect a mix of talk and skill practice. Nancy offers sessions in English and works from Florida.
Therapeutic approaches and how they work online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and make choices based on values rather than avoidance. It can be useful for persistent anxiety and stress that gets in the way of living the way someone wants. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying thought and behavior patterns and testing them with practical experiments and homework. It is commonly used for anxiety, sleep and eating issues, and mood concerns.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to pick methods that match goals, preferences, and what shows up in sessions. That shared decision-making helps shape session focus and which tools to try next.
Confirm the current online session options before booking, as formats are not listed in the biography. Online work can make scheduling easier and fit into busy days, such as allowing shorter check-ins during a break or avoiding travel time. It also makes it possible to practice skills in real-life settings and then discuss what happened in the next session. Licensed professionals can adapt CBT, ACT, and DBT exercises to virtual sessions so clients can keep momentum between meetings.
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Experience
53+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and coping with life changes, plus many related concerns listed in her profile.
What is her general approach in sessions?
Her style is client-centered and practical, using CBT and acceptance-based tools to break problems into manageable steps.
How much experience does she have?
She has 53 years of professional experience as a social worker in clinical settings.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is an LCSW licensed in Florida and practices from that state.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions billed and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin scheduling a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.