Brian Edwards, Therapist, TN | Mind Diagnostics

Licensed

Online Counseling

(92 reviews)

MA, LCSW Brian Edwards

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

Mental health conditions are real, common and treatable.

And recovery is possible.

Brian Edwards is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

More about me

Licensing: MA, LCSW Years in Practice: 31 State: Tennessee

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) located in Tennessee with more than 25 years of experience working in inpatient and outpatient clinical settings, as well as pastoral care and counseling to young people and their families in an educational setting. I have vast experience working with clients who have depression, anxiety, relationship problems, difficulty in parenting, as well as faith-based issues.

I strive to be warm and interactive as a counselor. I treat my clients with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. My approach is client-centered, but I draw upon an eclectic array of tools to assist clients reach the healthy goals they set for themselves. I hold a Masters degree in Social Work.

It takes a lot of courage to seek change, but in doing so you will discover a more fulfilling and joyful life. If you are ready to take that step, then I am here to assist you.

I look forward to working with you!

About online counseling

Online counseling allows you to receive care from an online mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.

Issues: Stress Anxiety Grief Parenting issues Self esteem Depression Relationship issues Family conflicts Anger management Career difficulties Coping with life changes
Languages Spoken: English

Services offered

Professional, confidential, and judgment-free

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Reviews for Brian Edwards

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Simply the best!

Brian is an excellent clinician who listens closely and encourages the consideration of other possibilities or factors in my specific situation. He responds promptly to his correspondence and emphasizes his availability should you need to reach out to him. It has been easy to build trust in Brian and his recommendations from the first session. I appreciate his well-timed sense of humor which brings a smile to an otherwise difficult topic of discussion. I would highly recommend Brian to anyone seeking a truly professional and effective therapist.

Brian has always been so great with helping me talk through situations in my life. I usually schedule meetings when I have major life decisions and it’s always nice to have a sounding board. I appreciate him SO much!

Brian is kind, compassionate, and competent. I would highly recommend him.

Brian listens well, helps me discover solutions or at least options, and is always supportive and honest.

Brian Edwards was a responsible and safe person to talk to.

Brian has been such a great help to me. He is very respectful and really seems to want to help me sort through my baggage in any way he can. I really appreciate his help

Brian is the best. So, soooo easy to talk to, listens well, and is gentle and understanding. He gracefully is able to offer different perspectives and helpful insight into understanding not just myself, but the dynamics I experience in my relationships. I can’t imagine having another counselor besides Brian!

Really great guy. Easy to talk to and very relatable.

Excellent! Appreciate his feedback, very encouraging!

Brian is a compassionate, well-spoken and wise counsellor. He will spend time getting to understand you, your concerns, and what may be contributing to them. Excellent contribution to my mental well-being.

Brian is attentive and provides good advice.

Brian is extremely attentive and provides And incredibly safe space for me to share what is on my mind

I really appreciate Brian’s help and care for his clients. I also love that he gives Christian counseling as well. He is the only therapist I’ve ever had, that actually checks in with you, even after you’ve completed therapy sessions.

Brian Edwards has changed my life for the significant better. I am about to earn my Master’s of Business Administration and he is one of the big reasons for that.

Brian is calm and approachable. I appreciate his feedback and responses to my questions.

Brian is an incredible therapist. I highly recommend him.

Brian is very professional, but personable and I appreciate that.

I admire and respect Brian greatly

I have never interacted with someone that has helped me so much. I was nervous about starting this process, but I am so glad that I did.

Brian is very easy to talk to! I think my favourite thing about him is that he is as honest as he is caring and professional; When I get overwhelmed and feel helpless, instead of simply coddling me he reminds me that change won’t happen unless I want it to. He makes me feel heard and validates my concerns, but also offers me insight and keeps encouraging me.

The best therapist I've ever worked with. Truly a wonderful and knowledgeable therapist.

Brian Edwards is warm intelligent funny and responsive. I am truly greatful for him.

A superb therapist. Highly recommended.

I was at very low place in my life before i spoke with Brian. what I liked most about the sessions with Brian would have to be that he is there to give advice but also puts a lot of the realizations on you to find. it took me stepping out and looking at myself to find my issues and start to work on correcting them, and Brian guided me through the process with professionalism and true caring.

Brian is a very good listener and is very easy to talk to. Although he has a good sense of humor he is also very professional and I enjoy talking to him. I may not have the most problems in the world, but he is good at making me feel like mine are important and worth working on.

I really appreciate Brian. I feel like I’m talking to a friend.

Brian calms me down and I look forward to our sessions. I usually hate therapy and it's hard to find a therapist that clicks with me, and I got lucky with Brian because he is not judgemental and totally gets where I'm coming from.

He’s been very helpful, highly recommend

I've been talking with Brian for a number of weeks now, and I have found a level of comfort from each session. I feel like he listens to me and takes me seriously, and I look forward to his insight.

Brian is an excellent therapist and life coach. He listens, observes and helps paint the bigger picture when sometimes I feel like I can’t paint at all. He has helped me in so many areas of my life and I can’t thank him enough for his support over the years!

Great at listening and giving opinions while asking questions. Overall a great experience everytime.

Outstanding.

Incredible listener, skillfully empathetic, possesses clear expertise in getting to the heart of the issue. Highly recommend!

Working with Brian has been very helpful. He’s kind and patient. He asks great questions and offers good advice when necessary. He sends me notes of our talk afterwards so I can review what was discussed. I can highly recommend him to anyone dealing with anger or relationship issues.

Thank you

Brian is well prepared, listens and has offered tools for offline help.

Brian is amazing has help me push through a decade of guilt and grief that I carried around for no reason other than not being able to face it. He has made me see the man and father that I want to be and I couldn’t be happier with him or with Betterhealth as a whole.

Amazing!

Brian is supportive, understanding, and helpful.

The best therapist I’ve ever had so far!

Mr. Brian is a super friendly and extremely understanding therapist. He has and is helping me through past trauma to become a better person and father.

Brian is kind and approachable. He listens well and asks excellent questions. You can tell he cares about the person behind the screen and does a great job making telehealth feel like we’re in person. Grateful to have found such a caring soul.

Everything you'd ever want in a therapist, and more.

Although I'm only 3 weeks in, I believe Mr. Edwards is a good fit. He listens and his calming voice gets me to relax and open up.

I've only had one session with Brian, but so far I'm very pleased. He is a great listener. He offers very practical advice and really made me feel validated.

Brian is an especially gifted counselor. His insight, knowledge and compassion are the BEST I have seen in a mental health therapist. The growth I have made while working with Brian has been tremendous. I recommend Brian 1000%.

I have nothing but great things to say

I was feeling quite nervous about starting a therapy overall, but Brian has made this step a lot easier by being an amazing listener, caring therapist, and a wonderful person in general! I feel that my preferences were carefully considered before being matched with Brian. He is affirmative, assertive, and attentive to my needs and my rambling! I am so grateful to have met an amazing therapist! During my rough days with anxiety attacks, I decided to message Brian and he responded in a timely manner with such understanding narratives and reassurance that I was looking for! I would 100% recommend Brian to anyone any day!

Brian is very helpful and understanding, he puts things into perspective and has a very calming manner when we speak.

I met with Brian in the midst of a transition in employment. I’m still in that period of transition—uncertain about the future—but Brian has nevertheless been a immense help during it all! He has served as an independent and objective sounding board as I attempted to make various decisions and determine how best to handle difficult people and situations. He has also shared his own personal stories and experiences, building a connection while at the same time shedding light on how others might handle similar experiences. Brian appears to have a wealth of counseling experience that makes him especially effective as a therapist. I would certainly recommend him to others

Thank you son much Brian!

There is no doubt about it—Brian has to be simply the best! They say you go into therapy for one thing and have all other things laid bare. When they are, Brian helps you to navigate the challenges of life, both large and small. He is attentive, supportive and helps to guide one to their own knowledge, own truths, and own healing. I highly recommend him without reservation.

I'm a sporadic person when it comes to my availability and Brian has been good with that. He's even responded on days he's 'unavailable' knowing how my schedule gets. I wasn't entirely sure what direction I needed therapy to go in and he's been great helping me map out a course.

Brian helped me change my life around and I could not thank him enough. I am so blessed to have found him. I highly recommend him to anyone. He’s kind, thoughtful, sincere and simply the best!

I’ve been paired with Brian for over three months now. At one point I left betterhelp, due to pricing, but came back, because I really valued Brian’s help. He actually listens and doesn’t force bias ideas on you.

Brian helped inspire me back to good self care- time for me- and I’m noticing a big difference! Thank you for your listening ear, support, humor and kindness. Very helpful with the transition of ending & starting relationships- I have been in. Thanks again.

Brain is a great listener and offers helpful tools that have resulted in a calmer state of mind vs. Anxiety driven.

Brian is a fantastic counsellor who is gentle and understanding. He makes always makes sure he understands what it is you need support for and goes above and beyond in his communications. I can’t think of a better counsellor to have matched with on BetterHelp.

Brian is excellent! He has helped me schedule my life, set boundaries and set goals for my life. He is an excellent life coach and I am so incredibly thankful for all that he does. I could not have asked for a better counselor! He is simply the best!

I feel cared for in a way that none of my previous counselors have demonstrated. I am thankful for Brian and his approach.

Brian is simply outstanding. He has such a compassionate, kind way about him and has been invaluable. I cannot recommend him enough...

Brian is a great listener and gently guides you in the direction you need to be in for your mental health. 10/10 would highly recommend.

Brian is amazing at putting someone at ease while maintaining a comfortable professionalism.

Brian is super understanding and empathetic. He knows exactly how to pin point your troubles and presents a rational, gradual way to overcome your anxiousness. I especially loved his way of putting through a concept in the form of storytelling to help me relate better to my uncertainties. Such a huge help, I'm very thankful!

Brian takes time to listen to what you’re going through and/or how you are feeling. I believe if you believe in God, Brian is the perfect person for you. Brian has a way of reminding you of God’s promises to you without making you seem like someone is forcing the word on you. Brian’s approach is step by step. He’ll slow walk your process with you. Brian also responds quickly to your messages.

Brian has been excellent working with me and I would recommend....

Brian is awesome! He is incredibly insightful, empathetic, and knowledgeable. He has been a tremendous help and I would highly recommend him to anyone.

Really impressed with the overall concept, and my counselor is fantastic.

Brian is a patient, friendly and insightful professional who has been a great listener and advisor to me

Brian is a very patient person and he is really good at listening and working with your energy. In my experience I felt like he is good at taking in your energy and working with it rather than against it. In times when you need a guiding voice Brian is also good at talking you down from making bad decisions based on your anxiety. I think Brian is also a pretty popular counselor and because of his expertise he has quite a lot of clients it seems. Despite this he has an impeccable ability to keep tabs on your case and give you the personalized support you could get from a therapist with fewer clients. I still have a long way to go but I'm glad that I started this journey with support from Brian.

Brian is a very knowledgeable counselor that provides very detailed onsite to every topic we have discussed.

Brian is very patient and calm tempered. I have enjoyed our weekly sessions and find them very helpful through the week. I like that Brian can laugh at my jokes but remains conversational and invested in my dialogue.

He is the best in his field, understands your point of views.

Brian always listens to me and does a great job matching my level of energy. He quickly picks up on what kind of mood I am in, and directs our sessions accordingly. He has provided some great insights and helps me organize the thoughts I am feeling into a manageable set of items.

He is a very compassionate person who understands what I am going through and gives me clarity and positive feedback regarding my situation.

I am so glad that better help set me up with Brian. He’s calm and understanding. And the fact that he is Catholic is an extra benefit.

I've only had a few sessions with Brian, but I feel confident that I can get to where I need to be with his help. He is a great listener, and I always appreciate his feedback. Very professional!

Good counselor. Very patient and caring.

Brian has been very helpful! He is encouraging and realistic!

Brian is the best: he has helped me articulate my feelings and given sound, caring advice

Brain has been so wonderful to talk to and for me to be able to express everything. I have felt very comfortable being able to let all of my feeling out and know that I am not going to be judged. He has lead me in the right direction and I cannot thank him enough for his time and patience.

Brian is helping me a lot. We've only had two sessions so far, so I don't really know if it's Brian or the counseling in general helping me, but I'm doing better and that's good. He listens, and helps me think things through. Helps me to prioritize, and answer things to myself.

Brian is a great person to talk to - he listens with respect and offers realistic advice and ways of thinking that I would have never realised otherwise. I've always looked forward to our sessions together. Brian has been valuable in my mental health and happiness. Thank you so much!

In our correspondence so far, Brian has been completely responsive and is waiting to hear from me

A very good counselor and attentive listener.

Incredibly friendly, warm and caring. Consistently makes you feel heard and understood. Celebrates milestones with you. Speaks to you more like a friend than a case study or just another patient. Extremely articulate and intelligent, will think of things you haven't thought of. Could not have picked someone better to receive help from in my hardest moments. 100% recommend.

Brian is simply fantastic. He is knowledgable and has a skill set that has been a game changer for me. I HIGHLY recommend him!

I've been dealing with anxiety for many years now and Brian has been a huge help for me during a very tough time, he's helped me identify a lot of the thinking errors I had gotten myself into and I can see the differences already. It's great being able to talk to someone who has the knowledge to help as well as having an incredibly understanding mind set when it came to my specific issues.

Brian has given me both good advice and practical exercises to help with my anxious feelings - since talking with Brian, I find I have a better grasp on my mental health than before.

Brian Edwards is the best. He responds when I login to my email, and it really helps when you sit down, stress out, and think I wish I could be getting things sorted. Yet have to do other things, and then there the message is. It's nice like that.

Brian respects clients very well.

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