Douglas Brown, LMHC

Based in Florida 10 years in practice Online sessions

Compassionate practical help for managing strong emotions

Works with

How Douglas works

Practical facts

Credentials: LMHC
Licensed in: Florida
Years in practice: 10
Languages: English
Session format: Online, through our partner platform

About Douglas

Douglas Brown is a licensed mental health counselor in Florida who focuses on helping people manage anger, stress, anxiety, and addiction. He uses straightforward tools and calm conversation to help people notice what triggers strong reactions and learn healthier ways to respond.

He draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people change unhelpful thinking and build actions that match their values. Client-Centered Therapy informs his style, so sessions stay focused on each person’s experience and priorities.

Background and approach

Brown has ten years of experience working with issues such as depression, process addictions, ADHD-related challenges, and grief. He also supports those dealing with career shifts, loneliness, and life purpose concerns. He often helps people who are exploring men’s issues, communication problems, forgiveness, and guilt or shame.

In sessions he uses practical exercises, short-term goals, and motivational interviewing when people want help shifting habits or staying committed to change. Many people come away with clearer plans for coping and steps they can try between meetings. He offers a calm, nonjudgmental presence and focuses on small, achievable changes.

Douglas Brown explains options in plain language, helps set realistic goals, and works collaboratively to track progress over time.

What Douglas works with

Everything Douglas lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Douglas's practice.

Approaches Douglas lists

Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.

Approaches that translate well to online therapy

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting swept away, then choose actions that match their values. It is useful for anger, anxiety, and moving through life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking patterns and testing new behaviors, which can reduce anxiety and depressive symptoms and improve coping with triggers. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and reflecting what the person says so they feel heard and can discover their own solutions.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss these methods and decide together which fits best based on the person’s goals, history, and what feels most comfortable. That collaborative process can include trying one approach for a few sessions and adjusting if needed.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to make therapy flexible. Video works well for deeper conversations and skill practice, phone can be a good low-bandwidth option, live chat is helpful for brief check-ins, and messaging supports ongoing reflection between meetings. These formats make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life and keep momentum between appointments.

Questions people ask about Douglas

What concerns does this therapist commonly address?

He helps with anger, stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, self-esteem, grief, and life transitions, plus related issues like ADHD, social anxiety, and process addictions.

What is the therapeutic style and approach used?

Sessions combine Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Solution-Focused techniques, and Motivational Interviewing to set goals and build practical skills.

What kind of experience does the therapist have?

He has ten years of clinical experience working with a range of concerns including addictions, men’s issues, aging-related transitions, and communication problems.

Where is the therapist licensed and located?

The clinician practices in Florida and holds the credential FL LMHC, which stands for Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Florida.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Are international clients supported?

International clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are available?

Therapy is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.

How are costs and getting started handled?

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