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Brandon Swaim

Brandon Swaim

LMFT

Tennessee

Practical therapy focused on clearer choices

Profile summary

Credentials
LMFT
License
LMFT, Tennessee · 1217; LMFT, Alabama · 423
NPI
1174904262
Experience
12 years
Languages
English
Location
Tennessee

Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp.

About Brandon

Brandon Swaim is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in Tennessee with 12 years of experience. He focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, and depression. Brandon aims to make the first step toward change feel manageable and respectful.

He keeps sessions straightforward and personal. Conversations and treatment plans are adjusted to fit each person’s needs. Brandon listens for patterns that cause pain, such as attachment wounds, codependency, or problems with communication, and then works with clients to find clearer paths forward.

Brandon uses methods that help people change what they do and how they tell their stories. He draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to address unhelpful thinking and behavior. He also incorporates mindfulness exercises to reduce reactivity and Trauma-Focused approaches to address past harm when needed.

Many people come to him feeling overwhelmed by life changes, grief, anger, or low self-esteem. He also supports those dealing with bipolar symptoms, impulsivity, and complex family-of-origin issues. Brandon emphasizes practical steps clients can try between sessions to test what helps.

Throughout work together he keeps a respectful and compassionate tone. He helps people set clear, achievable goals and checks in on progress. If you want to explore work and wellbeing or other life concerns, he can discuss a plan that fits your situation.

Therapeutic approaches and how they work online

Brandon often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors to test what changes. CBT is useful for anxiety, depression, and stress that affect work and wellbeing.

He also uses Mindfulness Therapy to teach simple attention and breathing practices that reduce emotional reactivity and improve focus. Those skills can help with anger, overwhelm, and daily stressors. Motivational Interviewing is used to clarify goals and build motivation for change when someone feels stuck.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Brandon will talk with each person about their goals and preferences and then suggest methods to try. He treats this as a collaboration and adjusts the plan if something feels off or isn’t helping.

Please confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, skip travel time, and keep check-ins brief when needed. It can also allow sessions during a lunch break or between other daily responsibilities, which helps maintain momentum toward wellbeing goals.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Also works with

Anger managementSelf esteemBipolar disorderCoping with life changes

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesBlended family issuesCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDivorce and separationEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressSelf-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapySystemic Therapy

Experience

12+ years

Credentials

Tennessee, Alabama

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Brandon commonly address?

He works with stress, anxiety, relationships, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, anger, self-esteem, bipolar symptoms, and coping with life changes.

What style of therapy does he use in sessions?

Sessions draw from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy to match practical needs.

How much clinical experience does he have?

Brandon has 12 years of professional work experience in clinical settings and community care.

Where is he licensed and located?

He holds LMFT credentials in Tennessee and Alabama and practices in Tennessee.

Which languages are offered for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with him?

He is not accepting international clients at this time.

How are costs and billing handled?

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

What are the steps to begin working together?

Choose the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.

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