At a glance
- Credentials
- LMHC
- License
- LMHC, New York / 008125
- NPI
- 1477156529
- Experience
- 11 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- New York
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
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- Motivation and change
- Trauma informed care
- Relationship skills
About Brandon
Brandon Barton is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in New York who helps people navigate stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, relationship and family struggles, and issues related to LGBT identity. He also supports people facing trauma, bipolar mood concerns, grief, low self-esteem, compassion fatigue, and major life changes. Brandon uses straightforward conversation to help people find clearer next steps and regain a sense of control.
He draws on a mix of approaches in sessions, including Motivational Interviewing, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Existential Therapy, and the Gottman Method. That means sessions can focus on building motivation for change, exploring values and meaning, or practicing new ways of thinking and relating. He brings an interest in how personal history shapes behavior and mood.
Brandon’s background includes eleven years in behavioral health. He has experience in crisis units and inpatient settings, and has worked in neuropsychology and an Alzheimer’s Disease Assistance Center developing group programs. He has also been involved in research presented at academic gatherings on topics like attachment, mood, and gender-based violence.
In a typical session he listens, asks pragmatic questions, and works with each person to set realistic goals. He aims to make therapy a practical part of everyday life. People can expect a calm, exploratory approach that balances support with clear steps forward.
Brandon offers sessions in English and practices in New York as an LMHC. Before beginning, readers should confirm the current session formats and scheduling options when they sign up.
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How his approaches translate to online care
Motivational Interviewing focuses on building the client's own reasons and desire to change. It uses open questions and reflective listening to help someone resolve mixed feelings and move toward goals. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a respectful, nonjudgmental stance where the therapist follows the person's lead and offers empathy to support personal growth. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts and behaviors interact and teaches practical strategies to reduce symptoms and change unhelpful patterns.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Brandon will discuss goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped in the past, then recommend ways of working that match those needs. That collaborative process helps shape session focus and homework between meetings.
Confirm which online session formats are available before booking, since the biography does not list specific options. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, shorten commutes, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and let people join from locations with quieter surroundings or limited bandwidth. Licensed professionals can adapt these approaches to work well in virtual sessions, keeping the focus on practical tools and clear next steps. -
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefSelf esteemCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueAdditional focus areas
Attachment issuesChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCommunication problemsDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionFamily problemsForgivenessGender dysphoriaHIV / AIDSHoardingIsolation / lonelinessMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPhobiasPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSexual assault and abuseSmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryTherapeutic approaches
Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Existential TherapyGottman MethodMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyExperience
11+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Brandon address?
He helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar mood concerns, addictions, grief, low self-esteem, and relationship or family difficulties. He also works with trauma, LGBT-related issues, and compassion fatigue.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
Sessions are collaborative and practical. Brandon listens, asks focused questions, and helps set small, achievable goals tailored to each person.
What experience does he bring to therapy?
He has eleven years in behavioral health, including work in crisis units, neuropsychology settings, and program development for an Alzheimer’s center. He has presented research at academic conferences.
What credentials and location are listed?
Brandon is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC, practicing in New York.
Which languages are supported and are international clients possible?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats does he use?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the listing does not specify which formats are available.
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 do I get started if I want to work with him?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist’s availability.
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Online talk therapy is not emergency or medical care. Stopping or cutting down alcohol or other drugs can be unsafe without medical advice. In immediate danger? Crisis numbers