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Brandon Byrd

Brandon Byrd

LPC

Therapist · Tennessee · 8+ years of experience

Calm, practical help for strong emotions

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  • Anger management
  • Self esteem work
  • Career transitions

About Brandon

Brandon Byrd is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Tennessee who helps people manage strong emotions and painful life changes. He works with adults facing anger, low self-esteem, depression, career shifts, and the ache of loneliness. His style is straightforward and calm, aimed at helping people feel steadier day to day.

Brandon creates a respectful, non-judgmental space for people to talk through what’s going on. He uses practical strategies to help clients notice unhelpful thinking and try new coping skills. Sessions focus on small, workable changes that make everyday life easier.

He draws on a few different approaches, like client-centered methods that follow each person’s pace, cognitive behavioral techniques to change thoughts and behaviors, and EMDR for people who bring traumatic memories into sessions. Brandon blends these methods to match what each client needs rather than following a single script.

Over eight years he has supported people with attachment concerns, blended family stress, communication problems, workplace pressure, and post-traumatic stress. He helps clients practice forgiveness, strengthen self-love, and rebuild confidence after hard experiences.

People who choose Brandon can expect focused conversations about goals and steps to reach them. He encourages honest feedback and adjusts plans as needed. To begin, people complete an intake and schedule sessions that fit their life and goals.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Anger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesDepressionCoping with life changes

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Motivational Interviewing

Experience

8+ years

Credentials

Tennessee

Languages

English

How Brandon Uses Therapy Methods Online

Brandon commonly integrates client-centered work, cognitive behavioral therapy, and EMDR into his practice. Client-centered therapy involves listening closely and following the client’s pace to build trust and clarity, which helps when people feel overwhelmed or unsure how to start. Cognitive behavioral therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors, useful for anger, depression, and workplace stress. EMDR addresses distressing memories by pairing focused attention with guided processing, which can help people who bring trauma into sessions.

Finding the right method is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals and preferences, and together they decide which approaches to try first. Plans are adjusted over time based on what feels most helpful and practical.

Confirm available session formats before booking because the profile does not list specific delivery methods. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, for example by reducing travel time or allowing a shorter check-in during a lunch break. It can also let people use methods like CBT worksheets or EMDR-focused exercises between sessions to keep progress moving forward.

At a glance

Listed location
Tennessee
Experience
8+ years
Credentials
LPC
Languages
English
License (Tennessee)
LPC · No. 6551
NPI
1720236755

As listed by the therapist. You can check a license with the state board and an NPI with the national registry.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Brandon address?

He helps people with anger, self-esteem, depression, career changes, and coping with life transitions. Additional focuses include attachment issues, workplace stress, social anxiety, and post-traumatic stress.

What is his general therapeutic style?

His style is client-centered and practical. Sessions concentrate on listening first and then trying useful strategies together.

How much experience does he have?

He has eight years of clinical experience working with adults on emotional and life-change concerns. That background informs his use of several evidence-based techniques.

What credentials and location are on record?

He is a Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, practicing in Tennessee. The LPC credential is shown as part of his profile.

Which languages are supported and are international clients accepted?

Sessions are offered in English. He is not currently accepting international clients.

What session formats are offered?

Confirm current session options before booking, as the profile does not list specific formats. Please check the booking flow to see how sessions are scheduled.

How is cost handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with him?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions based on therapist availability. That begins the intake and scheduling process.

Before you start

  • Online talk therapy is not a court-ordered or mandated anger-management course, and it does not provide attendance certificates.
  • Check that the location and license details above fit where you live.
  • If anyone is at risk of being harmed, contact emergency services or a domestic-abuse helpline first. See the support lines for the US, UK and Australia.
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