Dr. Brian Edmonds, LCSW

Dr. Brian Edmonds uses practical, evidence-informed methods to help people manage stress, anxiety, depression, addiction concerns, and trauma. He is a licensed clinical social worker in Indiana and brings ten years of clinical practice to his work. He speaks English and aims to make sessions straightforward and focused on real-life change.

His work often centers on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to identify unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors. He also draws from attachment-based ideas to look at how relationships shape emotional responses. Sessions are grounded, conversational, and tailored to each person’s needs.

Dr. Edmonds aims to help people reduce intense emotions, break cycles of avoidance, and build small habits that add up. He supports those coping with substance and process addictions, panic and social anxiety, mood concerns, and the aftermath of trauma. Treatment plans combine practical skills and chances to reflect on personal history when useful.

With a background that includes long experience in research and clinical work, he brings a clear, problem-solving focus to sessions. He respects each person's strengths and encourages active collaboration on goals. Appointments can be scheduled from Indiana and are offered through a range of online formats.

People who choose to start are asked to complete a short matching questionnaire. From there they can schedule sessions that fit their life and communication style.

How CBT and Attachment Work Online

Dr. Edmonds commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and attachment-based ideas to guide online sessions. CBT focuses on identifying patterns of thinking that keep problems going and testing small behavioral changes to see what helps. It is useful for anxiety, panic, depression, and many stress-related concerns. Attachment-based work looks at how early and current relationship patterns affect feelings and reactions, and it can help with abandonment, trust, and communication difficulties.

Choosing an approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t worked before. Together they will try strategies, track what helps, and adjust the plan over time so the approach fits the person’s life and needs.

Online therapy offers several practical benefits for this work. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a quick check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging support brief reflections, skill practice between sessions, and flexible contact during busy days. These options make it simpler to fit therapy into daily routines and to keep momentum between appointments.