Brian Edwards
Compassionate guidance for life transitions
LCSW Tennessee
- Experience
- 31 years in practice
- Focus areas
- Stress, Anxiety, Grief, Parenting
- Approaches
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
- Languages
- English
About Brian
Brian Edwards is an LCSW with 31 years of clinical experience who assists people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, parenting challenges, relationship and family concerns, anger, career crossroads, and broader life transitions.
Background and approach
He places additional emphasis on cultivating self-love, exploring life purpose, and addressing forgiveness as part of emotional healing. His work centers on helping clients build self-esteem and practical coping skills while navigating difficult emotions and changes.
Brian uses an empathetic, client-centered style that pairs reflective listening with goal-oriented techniques drawn from cognitive behavioral therapy and other evidence-informed methods. He creates a calm, respectful environment where clients can clarify values, identify unhelpful patterns, and practice strategies for daily life.
Over three decades of practice in Tennessee inform his flexible approach to diverse concerns, and he offers services in English to both local and international clients seeking support for sustained personal growth.
How Brians Approaches Work Online
Brian uses cognitive behavioral therapy to help clients identify and shift unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns; this approach often includes practical exercises to reduce anxiety, improve mood, and support coping with life changes. He also employs client-centered therapy, focusing on empathic listening and helping clients clarify personal values and goals so they can move toward greater self-acceptance and self-love. Lastly, he draws on existential ideas when needed to explore questions of meaning and life purpose and to support clients facing major transitions or questions about direction.Finding the right mix of approaches is collaborative. Brian will work with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, preferences, and goals, adjusting techniques over time to see what feels most useful. Clients are invited to share feedback so the plan can evolve alongside their progress.
Online sessions are offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options can make it easier to maintain continuity of care during busy periods or when travel or distance would otherwise be a barrier, allowing consistent access to a licensed professional from Tennessee who can support ongoing work on stress, relationships, grief, and purpose.
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Experience
31+ years
Licensed
Tennessee
Languages
English