About Brandon
Brandon Swaim is a licensed marriage and family therapist working in Tennessee. He brings 12 years of experience helping people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, and depression. Brandon aims to create a respectful and compassionate space where people can begin to talk about painful topics.
He uses practical approaches that match a person’s situation. Brandon draws on cognitive behavioral techniques to spot unhelpful thinking patterns. He also uses mindfulness to help people get steadier in stressful moments.
How Brandon works
Trauma-focused and narrative methods guide work with painful memories and the stories people tell about themselves. Sessions focus on clear goals and steps to move forward. Brandon tailors session pace and language to each person.
He listens for patterns from family of origin, attachment, or communication that keep problems repeating and helps people try different ways of relating. Common concerns he addresses include grief, anger, low self-esteem, relationship and communication problems, and big life transitions. He also supports people managing moods such as bipolar disorder and those dealing with impulsivity or chronic guilt and shame.
Brandon frames therapy as a collaborative process. He offers practical tools alongside space to process emotions. His approach is warm and straightforward, aimed at helping people make changes that matter in everyday life.
Brandon lists 6 ways of working on the entry:
What Brandon works with
The areas below are the ones Brandon selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
Also listed
- Abandonment
- Anger management
- Attachment issues
- Bipolar disorder
- Blended family issues
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with life changes
- Dependent personality
- Depression
- Divorce and separation
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Grief
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Mood disorders
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self esteem
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Training and background
| Register | LMFT |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 12 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | Tennessee |
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Online support options
Approaches that translate well to online therapy
CBT helps people notice and change thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going. Online sessions can use worksheets, real-time coaching, and homework to test new ideas between meetings. Mindfulness therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and steady emotions during stressful moments. These exercises adapt well to short video or text check-ins and daily practice prompts. Motivational interviewing focuses on clarifying a person’s goals and strengthening their commitment to change through guided conversation and reflective questions.Choosing a method is a collaborative step. The therapist will review your concerns and goals, then try approaches that fit your needs and preferences. If something isn’t working, the plan will be adjusted so the work stays useful and manageable.
Online formats offer flexibility. Video calls let you work face to face from wherever you are. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can be easier to fit into a work break. Live chat and text-based messaging are useful for brief check-ins, tracking progress, or getting support between longer sessions. These options help people keep momentum and access care around their schedule.
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