Douglas Brown, LMHC

Douglas Brown is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) based in Florida who helps people facing addiction, depression, and shifts in life direction. He focuses on clear, practical steps people can use right away. He also supports those struggling with stress, anxiety, self-esteem, and issues tied to faith.

With ten years of experience, Douglas draws on methods that encourage action and personal choice. He uses approaches like Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice what matters and change unhelpful patterns. Motivational Interviewing and Solution-Focused ideas shape short-term goals and movement toward recovery.

Douglas has particular experience with process addictions such as gambling, exercise, and pornography, and with substance-related concerns. He also works with people dealing with ADHD, grief, anger, and compassion fatigue. He helps men who are wrestling with communication problems, life purpose, and guilt or shame.

In sessions he aims to create a respectful space where clients can talk through practical problems and test new ways of coping. Therapy often includes setting small, achievable steps and checking progress over time. Douglas encourages clients to connect what they value to the actions they take each day.

People seeking help are guided through a collaborative process that respects their beliefs, including those exploring Christian faith alongside therapy. He supports clients as they build new habits, improve relationships, and move toward clearer goals.

Therapeutic approaches adapted for online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters most and take steps that align with those values. It focuses on building psychological flexibility so clients can act toward their goals even when feelings are uncomfortable. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches practical skills for changing unhelpful patterns and managing symptoms. Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative, person-centered way to resolve mixed feelings and strengthen motivation for change.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and what has helped before, then adapt methods to fit those needs. This is a team effort where plans are adjusted based on what the client notices is working.

The biography does not specify exact online session formats, so confirm available options before booking. In general, working with a licensed professional online can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life - for example by reducing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins, or offering flexibility around work and caregiving schedules. Online sessions also let people try approaches such as ACT and CBT from wherever they are, while the therapist focuses on skill practice, values-based goal setting, and tracking progress from session to session.