Brian Edwards, LCSW

Tennessee · 31 years in practice

Brian Edwards is a licensed clinical social worker with 31 years of experience helping people through stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and parenting challenges.

License and registration

LCSW, Tennessee: 1160 · expires April 2027
NPI: 1457919870 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 31
Languages: English

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About Brian

Brian Edwards is a licensed clinical social worker with 31 years of experience helping people through stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and parenting challenges. He helps clients build self-esteem, grow self-love, and pursue a clearer sense of life purpose. His tone is steady and straightforward, aimed at people who need practical direction during hard times.

He focuses on creating a calm space where each person can name what feels off and try steps that move them forward.

Background and approach

Sessions often include short, concrete tools and conversations about what’s working day to day. Brian mixes listening with practical suggestions so people leave with something to try between sessions. His work draws on client-centered listening, cognitive behavioral ideas, mindfulness practices, and EMDR approaches when appropriate.

Those methods are used to address symptoms and to help people make sense of painful memories or recurring patterns. He describes therapy as teamwork - the client’s goals guide the pace and focus. Brian also mentions faith-informed counseling for clients who value Christian perspectives, and he aims to honor each person’s beliefs as part of the process.

He explains things plainly and gives space for questions about values and meaning. Based in Tennessee, he offers many ways to meet, including video, phone, chat, and messaging. Sessions follow a subscription model that can be canceled at any time and vary in cost depending on location and scheduling.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Brian lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
Grief
Parenting issues
Self esteem
Depression
Relationship issues
Family conflicts
Anger management
Career difficulties
Coping with life changes
Forgiveness
Life purpose
Self-love

Approaches Brian names

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Online support

How Brian Integrates Approaches Online

Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and building a trusting relationship so clients feel heard and understood; it helps when someone wants steady support and a place to sort out emotions. Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, looks at patterns of thinking and behavior and uses practical exercises to reduce anxiety, lift depression, and tackle stress. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, EMDR, is used to help process painful memories and reduce their emotional intensity when those memories keep coming up.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist works with each person to identify goals, tries methods that match those goals, and adjusts the plan based on how the client responds. That means techniques may shift over time as needs and preferences become clearer.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to provide flexibility. Video lets people use visual cues for fuller conversations, phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited, and messaging or live chat work well for quick check-ins or shorter reflections between sessions. These options make it simpler to fit therapy into busy routines and to maintain steady contact while working toward goals.

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Questions people ask

What concerns does this therapist support?

He supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, parenting challenges, relationship and family strain, anger, career questions, low self-esteem, and coping with life changes. He also focuses on forgiveness, life purpose, and self-love.

What is the therapist's general approach in sessions?

He uses a mix of client-centered listening, cognitive behavioral techniques, mindfulness, and EMDR when appropriate. Sessions combine steady listening with practical steps people can try between meetings.

How much clinical experience does he have?

He has 31 years of clinical experience working with individuals on a range of emotional and life challenges.

What are his credentials and where is he located?

He is a licensed clinical social worker, LCSW, practicing from Tennessee.

Can sessions be held in other languages or internationaly?

Sessions are offered in English and he does accept international clients.

Which session formats are available?

He meets by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and preferences.

How are costs handled for therapy?

Cost varies with client location and therapist scheduling; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What steps should I take to begin working with him?

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