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Dr. Brian Edmonds

Dr. Brian Edmonds

LCSW

Indiana

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Calm-focused, practical therapy for anxiety and stress

  • Collaborative approach
  • Skill building
  • Research informed

About Brian

Dr. Brian Edmonds is an LCSW based in Indiana who blends practical therapies to help people manage anxiety, panic, and related concerns. He writes in a direct, respectful way and centers the person's experience during sessions. He frames clients as the experts on their own lives and aims to support them through change.

He brings ten years of clinical experience to sessions, plus a long background in neuroscience research as a PhD. That combination informs a focus on clear, evidence-informed strategies rather than jargon. He commonly addresses anxiety, panic disorder and panic attacks, stress, depression, addiction-related problems, trauma and anger concerns.

In practice he uses approaches that encourage self-awareness and skill building. Cognitive behavioral techniques help people identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. Attachment-based work looks at how early relationships affect current patterns. Mindfulness and DBT skills support emotion regulation and distress tolerance.

Brian emphasizes collaboration. He helps people set realistic goals and breaks larger issues into manageable steps. Sessions tend to focus on practical tools, problem solving, and noticing patterns that keep problems going.

He also helps with specific concerns such as abandonment fears, communication problems, impulse control, and process or substance addictions. People seeking support for mood disorders, social anxiety, paranoia, or post-traumatic stress may find his mix of clinical experience and research background relevant.

Sessions are offered in English. Prospective clients in Indiana can follow the listed intake steps to begin a conversation about fit and goals.

How his approaches translate to online care

Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationships shape current patterns. It looks at connection, trust, and how past interactions influence reactions today, which can help with relationship fears and attachment issues.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps people spot unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and replace them with clearer choices. It is often used for anxiety, panic, and mood concerns through structured exercises and homework.

Finding the right approach is part of the work itself. He will collaborate with each person to select techniques that fit their goals and preferences. That might mean combining CBT tools with attachment-focused reflection and mindfulness practices over time.

If you are considering online work, confirm the therapist's available session formats before booking since the biography does not list them. Online options can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and let people choose settings that reduce travel time. Therapists and licensed professionals can often adapt exercises, skills practice, and homework for remote sessions so progress continues between meetings.

Areas of expertise

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesCommunication problemsDrug and alcohol addictionGuilt and shameImpulsivityMidlife crisisMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Social anxiety and phobia

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

10+ years

Listed in

Indiana

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist address?

He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, anger, and depression, plus related issues like attachment, impulse control, and panic disorder and panic attacks.

What is his general therapy style?

The style is collaborative and practical. He emphasizes the client as expert and focuses on clear strategies and skills to manage symptoms.

How much clinical experience does he have?

He has ten years of clinical experience and additional long-term experience in neuroscience research at the PhD level.

What are his credentials and location?

He is an LCSW licensed in Indiana and provides services through his practice in that state.

Which languages are available for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the country work with him?

He does not accept international clients at this time.

How are session formats handled?

The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current session options before booking to learn how sessions are scheduled and delivered.

What does therapy cost and how do I begin?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability and uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule based on availability.

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