Brian Edwards, LCSW

Licensed in Tennessee · 31 years in practice

Brian Edwards helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, parenting strains, relationship troubles, and life changes.

License and registration

LCSW, Tennessee: 1160 · expires April 2027
NPI: 1457919870 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 31
Languages: English

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About Brian

Brian Edwards helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, parenting strains, relationship troubles, and life changes. He focuses on building self-esteem, self-love, and a clearer sense of life purpose. Brian is a licensed clinical social worker, LCSW, with 31 years of experience in Tennessee.

He keeps sessions straightforward and focused on what matters most to the client. Conversations often identify practical steps for coping, clearer thinking about problems, and small changes that make daily life easier.

Background and approach

He uses a mix of approaches to match each person’s needs rather than one fixed method. Brian offers faith-informed counseling when that matches a person’s values. He aims to respect individual beliefs while helping clients find meaning and hope.

When faith is not part of the conversation he centers on values and goals that matter to the client. In sessions he listens closely and helps people see options they might have missed. He introduces mindfulness skills to manage stress and breathing or grounding techniques for intense moments.

For longer-standing patterns he works on shifting thoughts and routines that keep problems going. People who choose him can expect a calm, respectful tone and practical focus. He combines empathy with clear suggestions and homework-like exercises when useful.

His work is aimed at steady progress on issues like grief, anger, career choices, and questions about purpose.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Brian lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
Grief
Parenting issues
Self esteem
Depression
Relationship issues
Family conflicts
Anger management
Career difficulties
Coping with life changes
Forgiveness
Life purpose
Self-love

Approaches Brian names

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Online support

How Brian uses practical therapies online

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and following the client’s lead. The therapist creates a respectful space, reflects what the person says, and helps them find their own solutions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going and teaches concrete skills to change them. CBT is useful for anxiety, depression, and stress. Mindfulness Therapy teaches attention and grounding practices to reduce reactivity and improve focus, which can help with anger, anxiety, and coping with grief.

Finding the right approach is a shared task. Brian will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped before. Together they choose or blend methods that fit the client’s needs and update the plan as progress is made.

Online sessions offer flexibility in how people connect. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions can work when bandwidth is limited or a simpler check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging suit brief check-ins, quick coaching, or ongoing support between longer sessions. These options help people fit sessions into busy schedules and different life rhythms.

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Questions people ask

What concerns does Brian commonly help with?

He works with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, parenting challenges, self-esteem, relationship and family issues, anger, career decisions, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include forgiveness, life purpose, and self-love.

What is his general therapy style?

Sessions are practical and person-centered. He listens first, then offers tools like mindfulness practices, thought work, and step-by-step coping strategies.

How much experience does he have?

Brian has 31 years of experience as a clinician. That background informs a steady, practiced approach to common life difficulties.

What credentials and location are listed?

He is a licensed clinical social worker, LCSW, licensed in Tennessee. His professional base is in Tennessee.

Which languages and international options are available?

Sessions are offered in English. He accepts international clients.

What session formats are available online?

Sessions can take place by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.

How is cost handled?

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

How do I begin working with him?

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