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Dr. Brian Edmonds, LCSW

  • Experience10 years
  • LocationIndiana
  • Focus areasStress and Anxiety, Addictions, and Trauma and abuse
  • Therapy approachesInternal Family Systems and Attachment-Based Therapy
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About Brian

Dr. Brian Edmonds integrates Internal Family Systems with client-centered and evidence-based techniques to help people address stress, mood concerns, addiction, and trauma.

Background and approach

He brings a decade of clinical practice as a licensed clinical social worker in Indiana and draws on a long background in neuroscience research to inform a thoughtful, strengths-based approach. His perspective emphasizes that each person brings knowledge and resilience to therapy, and he works to amplify those resources while addressing patterns that cause distress.

Clients seeking help for anxiety, depression, anger, or post-traumatic stress will find a clinician who uses both structured interventions and empathic listening. Dr.

Edmonds applies methods such as cognitive behavioral strategies and dialectical behavior skills alongside attachment-focused work to target relationship patterns, shame, impulsivity, and process or substance-related addictions. He frames therapy as a collaborative process, offering practical skills and reflective exploration to help people move toward greater balance and functioning.

Integrating approaches for online healing and growth

Dr. Edmonds uses Internal Family Systems to help clients understand and relate to the different parts of themselves, guiding people to notice inner voices and foster internal cooperation. This approach can be useful for addressing patterns that underlie anxiety, shame, and repetitive behaviors. He also employs Attachment-Based Therapy to explore how early relational experiences shape current connections and emotional responses, helping clients improve communication and reduce fear of abandonment.

Finding the right combination of methods is treated as a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to identify which approaches best match their goals, symptoms, and preferences, adjusting techniques over time as needs change. Clients are involved in deciding whether to emphasize skills training, relational work, or internal exploration.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it easier to access consistent care from Indiana without commuting, and they allow therapists and clients to tailor session rhythm and communication style to support progress.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist commonly address?
Dr. Edmonds works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, anger, and depression, along with related issues like attachment struggles, guilt and shame, impulsivity, panic, and social anxiety.
What therapeutic styles does he use in sessions?
He incorporates Internal Family Systems along with client-centered techniques and evidence-based tools such as CBT and DBT to combine reflective exploration with practical skill building.
How long has he practiced clinically?
He has 10 years of clinical experience as a licensed social worker and additional background in neuroscience research that informs his clinical perspective.
What are his credentials and where is he located?
He holds an LCSW credential with license number IN LCSW 34008790A and provides services while based in Indiana.
Does he offer services in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English only, and he is not currently accepting international clients.
In what formats are sessions available?
Appointments can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different preferences and schedules.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What is the process to begin working together?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsTrauma and abuseAnger managementDepression

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesCommunication problemsDrug and alcohol addictionGuilt and shameImpulsivityMidlife crisisMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Social anxiety and phobia

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

10+ years

Licensed

Indiana

Languages

English