Brian Smerdon, LMHC
LMHC (Licensed Mental Health Counselor)
Daytona Beach, FL
Online only
Free initial consultation
About me
Warm & Client-Focused
As an experienced Mental Health Counselor, I help individuals overcome depression, anxiety, stress, PTSD, and other mental health challenges by providing compassionate, evidence-based care that supports lasting growth and wellness.
About Me
If you're here, chances are life has been feeling heavier than it should. Maybe you're exhausted from carrying stress, struggling with anxiety or depression, dealing with the effects of trauma, or trying to navigate a major life change. Whatever brings you to therapy, I want you to know that you don't have to face it alone.
I'm Brian Smerdon, a Licensed Mental Health Counselor who works with adults and seniors facing challenges such as anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD, grief, stress, and life transitions. My goal is simple: to provide a safe, supportive space where you can feel heard, understood, and comfortable being yourself.
I believe therapy works best when it feels like a genuine conversation rather than a clinical process. While I use evidence-based approaches like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), mindfulness, and positive psychology, I also understand that every person's story is unique. Together, we'll focus on identifying what's keeping you stuck, building practical coping skills, and helping you move toward the life you want to live.
Many of my clients come to therapy feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or uncertain about the future. Over time, they learn how to manage difficult emotions more effectively, challenge unhelpful thought patterns, heal from painful experiences, and reconnect with their strengths. There is no quick fix, but there is hope, growth, and the possibility of lasting change.
I strive to create an environment where you can talk openly without fear of judgment. Whether you're working through long-standing struggles or facing a recent challenge, I'll meet you where you are and walk alongside you at a pace that feels right for you.
I know that reaching out for help can be one of the hardest steps. If you've made it this far, you've already started. I'd be honored to help you continue the journey toward healing, resilience, and a more fulfilling life.
License
License(s)
Education
Nova Southeastern University
Fees and insurance
Cost per session
$85 - $165Sliding scale
YesAccepted payment methods
- Cash
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Paypal
- Zelle
- Venmo
- Credit Card
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Accepted credit cards
- Visa
- Mastercard
Accepted insurance plans
- Tricare
- United Healthcare
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Services
- Aetna
- Anthem
- Humana
- Medicaid
- Medicare
- Health Partners
- Alliance
- Cigna
- Blue Cross/Blue Shield
- Network Health
- Optum
Specialties and clinical interests
- Alcohol or Drug Use/Addictions
- Alzheimer's & Dementia
- Anger Issues
- Anxiety
- Betrayal Trauma
- Bipolar & Other Mood Disorders
- Borderline Personality Disorder
- Bullying
- Chronic Illness
- Chronic Pain
- Criminal Justice Involvement
- Custody Evaluation
- Depression
- Divorce & Separation
- Domestic Abuse/Violence
- Family Conflict
- Grief & Loss
- Law Enforcement/First Responders
- Life Coaching
- Mental Health Professionals
- Parenting & Parent-Child Relationships
- Personality Disorders
- Pet Loss
- Relationships
- Self-Esteem
- Self-Injury
- Spirituality
- Stress/Stress Management
- Substance Use Disorders
- Suicide Loss
- Trauma & PTSD
- Violence
Therapy types
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Mindfulness
- Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)
- Trauma-Informed Therapy
Community specialties
- Single Parents
- People with Disabilities
- Trauma Survivors
Faith-based specialties
- Atheism/Agnosticism
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Licensed to see clients in
Years in practice
Service types
- Psychological Testing
- Therapy / Counseling
Types of clients
- Adolescents (13-17)
- Adults (18+)
- Older Adults (65+)
- Individuals
- Groups
- Parents & Caregivers
Languages
- English
Website and social media