Therapist profile
Brandon Barton, LMHC
LMHC in New York - Relationships and Family concerns
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- Stress and anxiety
- CBT techniques
- Gottman communication
About Brandon
Brandon Barton is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in New York with 11 years of clinical experience. He helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar symptoms, addictions, relationship strain, family problems, grief, and issues related to LGBT identity and gender dysphoria.
He works in a straightforward, practical way. Sessions focus on what is happening now and what can change in daily life. Brandon combines client-centered conversation with specific tools from cognitive behavioral and mindfulness approaches. He also draws on the Gottman Method for relationship communication work and motivational interviewing for readiness to change.
Brandon's background includes work in crisis and in-patient behavioral health settings. He has run group programs in neuropsychology and Alzheimer's support services and has experience with crisis stabilization for adults and children. That clinical work shaped his focus on coping skills and clear strategies for urgent problems.
He has taken part in research on attachment, mood, and experiences of gender-based violence and minority populations. Brandon brings that interest in how people make meaning to sessions, paying attention to life events, identity, and patterns that affect mood and behavior.
In a typical session he listens first, then offers practical exercises and reflections rooted in evidence-based methods. He helps people talk through communication problems, addiction concerns, trauma reactions, and the emotional strain of parenting and caregiving. Brandon asks about goals and crafts manageable steps clients can try between sessions.
How sessions work
Therapeutic approaches and working online
Brandon uses client-centered therapy to focus on the person's perspective and immediate concerns. That approach means sessions start with open listening and building a clear sense of what the client wants to change. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, is used to identify unhelpful thought patterns and to practice concrete skills for mood, anxiety, and compulsive behaviors.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. He will discuss goals, preferences, and the issues at hand to agree on a plan. That collaborative process may combine listening-focused work with structured CBT exercises, mindfulness practices, or Gottman-informed communication coaching when relevant.
Confirm which online session formats are offered before booking, since the biography does not list them. Online sessions can make regular check-ins easier to schedule and reduce travel time. Phone sessions often suit shorter check-ins or times when video is difficult, while video sessions let the therapist read facial cues during conversations. The emphasis is on fitting sessions into everyday life and on practical steps clients can try between meetings.
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Experience
11+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Questions
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What kinds of family and parenting concerns are addressed?
He supports adults dealing with relationship strain, family problems, communication breakdowns, and the emotional impacts of parenting and caregiving.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He blends client-centered listening with practical tools from cognitive behavioral and mindfulness approaches and uses Gottman methods for communication work.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 11 years of clinical experience, including work in crisis units, neuropsychology programs, and Alzheimer’s support services.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) licensed in New York and practices from that location.
Are sessions offered in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. He does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified in the biography.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is in danger, use the crisis numbers.