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Brandon Byrd

Brandon Byrd

LPC

Therapist in Tennessee

Practical therapy for loneliness and life change

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  • Experience 8 years
  • Languages English
  • Sessions Online
  • Focus on connection
  • Goal-focused sessions
  • Plainspoken guidance

About Brandon

Brandon Byrd is an LPC based in Tennessee who helps people facing loneliness, depression, and hard life changes. He writes a direct, calm style and focuses on practical steps people can use between sessions. He works with concerns such as anger, self-esteem, career transitions, and social anxiety. Many come to him feeling stuck or isolated and want more connection and self-compassion.

Brandon creates a non-judgmental space where people can talk through painful memories and current struggles. He uses clear, goal-focused conversations to identify patterns that keep problems going. Then he and the client build small, doable strategies for change. That might include practicing new ways to talk to others, testing out different routines, or learning short skills to ease strong emotions.

He draws from several evidence-based approaches and blends them to match each person's needs. Brandon emphasizes building resilience and self-understanding over time. He talks plainly about setbacks and normalizes the ups and downs of change.

With eight years of clinical experience, Brandon aims to help people move from isolation toward stronger relationships and greater self-love. He encourages steady progress and frequent check-ins about goals. If you want straightforward support that focuses on real-life steps, he may be a good match.

Before scheduling, confirm session formats and timing to make sure they fit your routine. Brandon offers services in English for people located in Tennessee.

How his approaches fit into online therapy

Brandon commonly uses Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in his work. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening, empathy, and understanding each person's experience so they feel heard and respected. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, then tests small changes to improve mood and daily functioning.

Finding the right method is part of the work. Brandon will discuss different approaches with each person and decide together which techniques to try first. He adapts methods based on your goals, the problems you bring, and how you prefer to work in sessions.

Session formats are not specified here, so confirm the available online session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life - for example, it can cut commuting time, allow shorter check-ins during a break, or help you join from another room. Licensed professionals can still use the same therapeutic tools over distance to focus on connection, skill-building, and processing difficult memories.

License and NPI

LPC Tennessee · No. 6551
NPI1720236755

As shown on the therapist's profile. You can check a license with the state board and an NPI with the national registry.

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

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does he address?

He works with anger, low self-esteem, depression, career transitions, and coping with life changes, plus related concerns like social anxiety, workplace stress, and isolation.

How would you describe his therapeutic style?

His style is client-centered and straightforward, using goal-focused conversations and practical strategies to help people make steady changes.

What experience does he bring?

He has eight years of clinical experience helping people work through issues such as attachment problems, post-traumatic stress, and communication difficulties.

What are his credentials and where is he based?

He is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor - practicing in Tennessee.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the U.S. work with him?

He is not accepting international clients at this time.

How are fees and cost handled?

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

How do I begin therapy with him?

Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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