Brandon Barton, LMHC

Brandon Barton is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) based in New York who helps people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, mood concerns, and relationship problems. He also supports those coping with addiction, grief, low self-esteem, and life changes. He practices in a direct, practical style and aims to make sessions understandable and useful in everyday life.

Brandon draws on 11 years of experience across clinical and research settings. He has worked in crisis units and inpatient behavioral health, and has experience in neuropsychology and Alzheimer’s services where he helped develop group programs. He has also taken part in research on trauma, gender-based violence, and cultural experiences, and has presented findings at academic forums.

In sessions he blends client-centered listening with cognitive behavioral tools and mindfulness techniques. He uses straightforward questions, guided exercises, and collaborative goal-setting so people leave with clear next steps. He also integrates relational work informed by the Gottman Method when relationship concerns come up.

Brandon pays attention to how past experiences affect current behavior and feelings. He helps people notice unhelpful thinking patterns and try small experiments to test new ways of coping. He can support people managing co-morbid conditions, chronic pain or illness, and the stress that follows major life changes.

People who choose Brandon can expect practical, down-to-earth sessions that focus on real problems and usable strategies. To begin, readers should use the site’s Start Therapy flow to match and schedule a session according to availability.

Approaches used in online therapeutic work

Brandon often draws from Client-Centered Therapy, which emphasizes listening and understanding so people feel heard and can decide on their own goals. This approach helps when someone needs space to make sense of difficult feelings or choices.

He also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, a practical method that looks at thoughts and behaviors and teaches exercises to change unhelpful patterns. CBT is commonly used for anxiety, depression, panic, and obsessive thoughts.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Brandon will talk with each person about their needs, goals, and preferences and together decide which methods to try. He treats the plan as a collaboration and adjusts techniques based on what helps most.

If you are considering online sessions, confirm the current session options before booking. Online therapy can make scheduling easier and help fit therapy into a busy life. It can also allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, reduce the need to travel, and make it simpler to keep appointments during work or caregiving routines.