- Licensed inFlorida, Hawaii
- LicenseMH17643, MHC-832
- NPI 1598979718
- Experience7+ years
- LanguagesEnglish
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About &
Dr. & Mrs. Gayle Branson offers a calm, straightforward approach for people feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, grief, or life changes.
She is a licensed mental health counselor with seven years of counseling experience and a long background in pharmacy. Dr. Branson meets people where they are and helps them take practical steps toward feeling more in control.
She frames therapy as a team effort. Sessions focus on clear goals and skills that fit daily life.
Background and approach
She uses attachment-based ideas to understand relational patterns, client-centered listening to follow a person’s concerns, and cognitive behavioral strategies to change unhelpful thoughts and habits. Before counseling, Gayle spent many years working as a pharmacist. That experience shaped her practical outlook and respect for individual differences.
She brings both clinical training and hands-on experience with people facing medical, career, and caregiving stresses. Typical concerns addressed include depression, anxiety, trauma and abuse, relationship and parenting challenges, addictions, sleep or eating problems, ADHD, bipolar issues, and career strain. She also works with attachment issues, caregiver stress, chronic illness, and the aftermath of separation or domestic violence.
Sessions are shaped to each person’s needs and goals. Dr. Branson draws from several therapy styles and adjusts pace and tools as progress is made.
If someone is looking for steady, practical support and respectful guidance, she aims to provide that in a clear, down-to-earth way.
Credentials
- LMHC (Florida)
- License MH17643 · expires March 2027
- LMHC (Hawaii)
- License MHC-832 · expires June 2029
- NPI
- 1598979718 · national provider identifier
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Focus areas and approaches
Everything & lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Attachment issues
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Dependent personality
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Eating and food-related issues
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fertility issues
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Narcissism
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches & names
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Existential Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
- Internal Family Systems
Naming an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist lists and does not check training records.
Online support
How therapy approaches work online with this clinician
Attachment-based therapy looks at how early and current relationships shape feelings and behavior. Online sessions can use this approach to help identify patterns in relationships and practice new ways of connecting. Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and understanding each person's perspective. In remote sessions the therapist follows the client's lead and builds a collaborative plan based on what matters most to them. Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, teaches concrete skills to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which translates well to online work through homework, thought records, and short skill practice.Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will discuss goals, try methods, and adjust the plan together with the client. That collaborative process helps decide whether attachment ideas, CBT, or client-centered work fits best for a person's situation.
Online therapy offers practical benefits such as flexible scheduling, fewer travel demands, and options for shorter check-ins. Video calls are useful for full conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or a person prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and text messaging allow quick check-ins, brief problem-solving, and ongoing reminders between sessions. These formats make it easier to maintain consistency and fit therapy into a busy life.
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Frequently asked
What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, relationship and parenting issues, grief, sleep and eating problems, ADHD, bipolar disorder, and related concerns.
How would you describe the therapist's approach and style?
She works collaboratively, using client-centered listening and practical techniques. Her style combines attachment-informed perspectives, cognitive behavioral tools, and emotion-focused ideas to match each person's needs.
What is her background and experience?
She is a licensed mental health counselor with seven years of counseling experience and over 28 years as a pharmacist, which informs a practical, problem-solving outlook.
Where is the therapist licensed and based?
She holds a Florida licensed mental health counselor credential and is based in Florida.
Which languages are supported and can she work with international clients?
Sessions are offered in English, and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available for online work?
Sessions can be conducted by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and preferences.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How does someone begin working with this therapist?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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