- 53 years experience
- Client-centered care
- Focus on sleep
About Nancy
Nancy Brighton is a licensed clinical social worker practicing in Florida. She brings decades of experience helping people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, trauma, and major life changes. She emphasizes respect for each person's story and looks for strengths to build on during difficult times.
She says it takes courage to reach out, and she aims to offer steady support as people make changes. Sessions focus on practical steps and clear goals rather than jargon. The tone is straightforward and supportive, with attention to what the client wants to achieve.
In the room she uses a mix of approaches to match the person and the problem. Techniques include acceptance and commitment ideas, cognitive behavioral tools, attachment-focused conversations, and client-centered listening. She can also draw from dialectical behavior strategies when emotion regulation is a priority.
Over five decades of work have given her experience across many concerns, including sleep and eating difficulties, grief, addiction, ADHD, and caregiver stress. That background helps her spot patterns and suggest specific, manageable techniques to try between sessions.
Her practice prioritizes collaboration. She helps people set realistic steps and checks in on progress. If a particular method isn’t helping, she will adjust the plan with the client’s input.
How these approaches guide online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) encourages noticing thoughts and values, then taking small actions that match what matters most; it can help when worry or avoidance get in the way of sleep and daily routines. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and testing new behaviors to change symptoms like anxiety, insomnia, or low mood. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape current patterns and can be useful when relationship stress or intimacy concerns affect rest and daily functioning.Finding the right approach is often part of the process. The therapist will work collaboratively to choose methods that fit the client’s needs, goals, and preferences. If one way of working doesn’t fit, the plan is adjusted together so progress feels manageable.
Confirm the current session options before booking so you know what formats are offered. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy life, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It can also offer flexible scheduling for people juggling work, medical care, or caregiving, while still focusing on practical strategies to improve sleep, manage stress, and build healthier routines.
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Experience
53+ years
Credentials
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help address?
Nancy works with many issues including stress, anxiety, relationship problems, trauma and coping with life changes. Her focus list also includes sleep, grief, ADHD, addiction, eating concerns, and caregiver stress.
How would you describe her therapy style?
She uses a practical, down-to-earth style and treats the client as the expert on their life. Sessions aim for clear steps and realistic goals rather than complex theory.
What kind of experience does she have?
She has 53 years of professional experience working with a wide range of concerns and populations. That long tenure informs a steady, experienced approach to common and complex issues.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds an LCSW credential and is licensed in Florida. The profile does not list additional credential details beyond FL LCSW.
In what languages can sessions be conducted?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients accepted?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with therapy?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.