Brian Smerdon , LMHC

Brian Smerdon, LMHC, has 11 years of professional experience supporting people working through stress, anxiety, trauma, grief, and struggles with self-esteem and motivation. Licensed in Connecticut, Florida, Vermont, Idaho, and New Hampshire, he brings a practical, compassionate approach that centers the individual's strengths and life story.

As a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), he combines client-centered listening with evidence-informed techniques to help clients navigate loss, process difficult memories, and rebuild confidence. His work addresses a range of concerns including trauma and abuse, coping with life changes, and finding purpose amid transitions. He also works with issues such as abandonment, attachment difficulties, codependency, caregiving stress, addiction, and end-of-life concerns.

Brian believes that each person is the expert of their own story and that therapy is a collaborative process built on those strengths. Beginning therapy often requires courage, and he honors the decision to seek support while guiding clients toward practical coping strategies and greater self-understanding. His aim is to help people move through challenges with clearer perspective, increased resilience, and renewed motivation.

Approaches and Online Options for Guided Support

Brian integrates client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and mindfulness practices into online work to meet a range of needs. Client-centered therapy focuses on empathetic listening and helping people explore their own goals and values, which is useful for building self-esteem and addressing life changes. CBT examines patterns of thinking and behavior and provides practical tools to reduce anxiety, manage stress, and improve daily functioning. Mindfulness therapy teaches present-moment awareness and stress-reduction techniques that can help with emotional regulation and processing grief.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Brian works collaboratively with each person to choose methods that match their needs, goals, and preferences. He combines techniques as appropriate and adjusts the focus over time so the work stays relevant and effective.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, which makes it easier to fit therapy into busy lives. These formats provide flexibility for scheduling, reduce travel time, and allow people to access licensed professionals from different locations, while maintaining consistent contact and ongoing support.