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Brandy Colson

Therapist · Florida

Compassionate, practical support for real-life challenges

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Brandy Colson
Credentials
LCSW, CSW
License
LCSW, Florida · SW15119; LCSW, Georgia · CSW009062
NPI
1720587439
Experience
11 years
Languages
English
Location
Florida
  • Goal focused
  • Trauma aware
  • Strength based

About Brandy

Brandy Colson is a licensed clinical social worker who uses practical, goal-oriented methods to help people move past stress, anxiety, and trauma. She brings 11 years of experience and a straightforward style focused on clear steps and real change.

She listens first and helps clients set manageable goals. Sessions often focus on finding small shifts that reduce stress and improve day-to-day functioning. Brandy emphasizes strengths and helps people build skills they can use right away.

Her work covers family concerns and parenting challenges, plus relationship worries such as communication problems, infidelity, and codependency. She also supports people facing grief, anger, low self-esteem, career stress, and life transitions. Trauma and abuse are central concerns she addresses with careful, evidence-based approaches.

Brandy practices using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy to match each person’s needs. She explains techniques in plain language and helps clients practice them between sessions. This hands-on approach helps people notice progress and adjust plans as needed.

She holds LCSW and CSW credentials and is based in Florida. Brandy aims to make therapy feel practical and manageable for busy lives, helping clients find steady ways to cope and grow.

How Brandy’s Approaches Work Online

Brandy uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors. CBT is useful for anxiety, depression, and stress because it breaks problems into clear, changeable steps.

She also draws on Solution-Focused Therapy to identify small, practical changes that lead to faster relief. This approach focuses on strengths and next steps rather than spending lots of time on past problems.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, try methods that fit their needs, and adjust the plan as progress is made. Clients are encouraged to give feedback and shape the work together.

Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. It can also let people work with licensed professionals from different locations while keeping therapy practical for everyday life.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Also works with

LGBTRelationship issuesGriefAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesDepressionCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesBlended family issuesCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionFamily problemsGuilt and shameHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingInfidelityLife purposeVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Women's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Solution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

11+ years

Credentials

Florida, Georgia

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Brandy help with?

She works with stress, anxiety, family issues, trauma and abuse, parenting, relationship problems, grief, anger, low self-esteem, career stress, depression, and related concerns including codependency and addiction.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Brandy uses practical, goal-focused approaches and helps clients set clear steps to solve problems and build coping skills.

How much experience does she have?

She has 11 years of professional experience working with a range of concerns such as trauma, family conflict, and life transitions.

What credentials and region are listed for her?

She holds LCSW and CSW credentials and is based in Florida.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can clients outside the United States 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 and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

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