Works with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Depression
How Brandon works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LMFT
- Licensed in
- Tennessee, Alabama
- Years in practice
- 12
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Brandon
Brandon Swaim is a licensed marriage and family therapist with 12 years of clinical experience. He focuses on practical ways to reduce anger, stress, and anxiety while helping people navigate relationship strain and major life changes. He uses clear, goal-oriented methods so conversations stay focused.
Sessions often involve identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors in everyday life. Brandon adapts his approach to fit each person's goals and situation rather than using a one-size-fits-all plan.
Background and approach
People come to Brandon for many concerns including depression, grief, trauma and abuse, self-esteem struggles, and bipolar-related challenges. He also helps with issues like abandonment, attachment questions, communication problems, and impulsivity. Anger is a recurring focus when it interferes with relationships or daily functioning.
Brandon blends several approaches to match what a person needs in the moment. He draws on cognitive behavioral techniques to change patterns of thinking, mindfulness practices to increase self-awareness, and narrative work to reframe personal stories. Trauma-focused strategies are used when past harms shape current responses.
Based in Tennessee, Brandon meets with people in English. He provides a respectful, down-to-earth space where clients can try new ways of coping and make small, steady changes. He encourages honest conversation and practical experiments between sessions to build lasting progress.
What Brandon works with
Everything Brandon lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Brandon's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Depression
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Blended family issues
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Dependent personality
- Divorce and separation
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Mood disorders
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Brandon lists
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
- Systemic Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
How Brandon’s approaches translate to online care
Brandon commonly uses cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness practices in online work. Cognitive behavioral therapy focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors, which fits well into video or phone sessions where specific problems are reviewed and action steps are planned. Mindfulness therapy teaches simple attention and breathing skills to reduce reactivity, and these exercises can be practiced during a live call or reviewed via messaging.He also uses motivational interviewing to clarify what matters most and to strengthen commitment to change. That approach is conversational and collaborative, and it adapts easily to shorter check-ins by text or live chat when someone needs a quick boost between longer sessions. Brandon views finding the right approach as a team effort - he will work with each person to choose methods that match their goals, preferences, and day-to-day life.
Online formats offer practical flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and guided skill practice. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or a quieter setup is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging suit brief check-ins, coping prompts, and support between scheduled sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy routine while keeping progress moving forward.
Questions people ask about Brandon
What concerns does Brandon address?
He helps with stress, anxiety, anger, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, and struggles with self-esteem and bipolar challenges.
What is his therapeutic style like?
Brandon uses practical, goal-focused methods that combine cognitive behavioral work, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, narrative approaches, and trauma-focused care.
How many years has he been practicing?
He has 12 years of professional experience working with a range of emotional and relationship concerns.
What credentials and region are listed?
He is a licensed marriage and family therapist with Tennessee and Alabama LMFT credentials and practices from Tennessee.
Which languages are supported and can he see international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and he is not currently accepting international clients.
In what formats are sessions offered?
Appointments can be by video call, phone session, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session based on the therapist's availability.