- 12 years experience
- Tennessee based
- English only
About Brandon
Brandon Swaim is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) practicing in Tennessee with 12 years of professional experience. He focuses on helping people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, trauma and abuse, and depression. Brandon aims to treat people with respect, sensitivity, and compassion as they take steps toward change.
He uses straightforward conversation to understand what matters most to each person. Sessions are shaped around the client’s needs so the plan fits real life. Brandon often works on improving coping skills, managing intense emotions, and repairing harmful patterns that get in the way of connection and wellbeing.
Brandon draws on approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness Therapy to help people notice and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. He also uses Motivational Interviewing to support readiness for change and Narrative Therapy to help people rewrite stressful life stories. Trauma-Focused Therapy informs his work with those who have experienced abuse or overwhelming events.
People can expect practical tools and gentle reflection during sessions. Brandon supports people through grief, anger, self-esteem struggles, and life transitions. He also helps with concerns like attachment and codependency when those issues are part of what’s causing distress.
Brandon practices in Tennessee and conducts sessions in English. To begin, interested individuals follow the site's Start Therapy process to be matched and schedule an appointment.
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Brandon frequently draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness Therapy in his work. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and testing small changes to see what helps. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple awareness skills to notice emotions and reduce reactivity in stressful moments.He also uses Motivational Interviewing to help people clarify what they want and build motivation for change. That approach emphasizes a collaborative, nonjudgmental conversation about goals and next steps. Together, therapist and client decide which methods suit the person’s goals and preferences.
If you are interested in online sessions, confirm the current session options before booking since formats are not specified in the biography. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. A therapist can also recommend practical strategies that work well in remote sessions and adapt tools from CBT, mindfulness, or motivational approaches to an online setting.
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Experience
12+ years
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Tennessee, Alabama
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Brandon address?
He helps people with stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, anger, and self-esteem issues. Other focuses include codependency, attachment, family of origin issues, and life transitions.
What is Brandon's therapy style like?
He uses respectful, direct conversation and tailors sessions to each person. Expect a mix of practical strategies and reflective work to solve current problems.
How much experience does he have?
Brandon has 12 years of professional work experience supporting people with a range of emotional and relationship concerns.
What are his credentials and where does he practice?
He holds the LMFT credential and practices in Tennessee. Licensing is recorded as TN LMFT and AL LMFT in his background.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients accepted?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Brandon?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
Profile details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. Credential and registration rules differ between the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia.