Therapist profile
Dr. & Mrs. Gayle Branson, LMHC
Florida
Licensed Mental Health Counselor - Anger and Relationships
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- CredentialsLMHC
- LicenseLMHC, Florida / MH17643; LMHC, Hawaii / MHC-832
- NPI1598979718
- Experience7 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationFlorida
About
- CBT techniques
- Attachment focus
- Mindfulness skills
About &
Dr. & Mrs. Gayle Branson is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Florida with seven years of counseling experience. She previously worked as a licensed pharmacist for over 28 years. She helps people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, depression, and anger, as well as those facing relationship and parenting concerns.
She has supported clients coping with trauma, emotional abuse, and attention-related challenges such as ADHD. She also has experience helping people with sleep and eating concerns, grief, career changes, and substance-related problems. Her background in pharmacy gives her familiarity with medical contexts and chronic health issues.
Her style is collaborative. She works together with people to find approaches that fit their life and goals. Sessions combine practical strategies from cognitive behavioral ideas, attachment-based thinking, and person-centered methods to address immediate problems and ongoing patterns.
She uses techniques drawn from Emotionally-Focused Therapy and existential perspectives when people want to look at relationship patterns or life meaning. Mindfulness and brief solution-focused ideas are also part of her toolbox for short-term coping skills. Treatment plans are adjusted based on progress and feedback.
Dr. Branson holds LMHC credentials in Florida and Hawaii, and she offers services in English. International clients are accepted; confirm session options and formats before booking. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online work
Dr. Branson draws on cognitive behavioral ideas to help people identify unhelpful thought patterns and practice concrete behavior changes. CBT tends to focus on short-term skills for anxiety, anger, and mood problems and can include simple exercises between sessions.She also uses attachment-based thinking to look at how relationship patterns shape reactions and closeness. That approach helps when anger or hurt shows up in intimate or important relationships. Client-centered methods keep sessions focused on the person's experience and choices rather than a fixed script.
Choosing the best approach is collaborative. She will review goals, preferences, and how problems show up, then adapt techniques as needed. If a strategy isn’t helping, she adjusts the plan with the client so sessions stay practical and relevant.
The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make scheduling easier, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time so therapy fits into a busy day. Many people find that working with a licensed professional remotely helps them practice new skills in everyday settings and keeps progress consistent without major disruption.
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Experience
7+ years
Listed in
Florida, Hawaii
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, anger, relationship and parenting concerns, trauma, ADHD, and related issues listed in her profile.
What is her therapeutic style?
She takes a team approach and blends cognitive behavioral ideas with attachment-based and client-centered methods to find what works.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has seven years of counseling experience and over 28 years of prior experience as a licensed pharmacist.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Florida and also holds LMHC credentials in Hawaii.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats; confirm current session options before booking.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with a first session?
Choose the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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