Allan Brainard, LPCC

Evidence-based approaches and online sessions

Allan works with evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on real-world change. One common method helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and try different, more balanced ways of thinking to reduce anxiety and low mood. This approach teaches practical exercises for day-to-day situations. Another approach centers on behavior change and coping skills. It breaks problems into small steps and uses repeated practice to build new habits for managing stress, cravings, anger, or social fears. Clients learn concrete tools they can use between meetings. Choosing the right approach is a shared process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t worked before, then suggest techniques to try. Sessions are collaborative and adjusted as progress is made. Online sessions make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation, phone sessions work well for shorter check-ins or lower bandwidth, and live chat or text messaging can be useful for brief updates, coping reminders, or when typing feels easier than speaking. These options give flexibility to schedule therapy around work, family, and daily routines.