Dr. Kerene Brown, LICSW, LCSW, CSW - Therapist in Georgia

Emotionally-Focused Therapy
ACT and CBT methods
Attachment-informed work

About Kerene

Dr. Kerene Brown is a licensed clinical social worker with seven years of practice. She holds LICSW and LCSW credentials and works with adults in Georgia and DC on stress, anxiety, trauma, depression, and related life changes. She also supports people navigating identity questions, parenting strain, grief, and ADHD concerns.

Her work focuses on understanding how emotions and attachment shape day-to-day reactions. She uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) alongside approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). Sessions center on clear goals and practical strategies rather than jargon.

In meetings she helps clients name difficult feelings and see how those feelings affect choices. That can mean practicing new responses to stress, learning skills for emotion regulation, or reworking unhelpful thought patterns. She also addresses communication problems and commitment or control issues when these come up in a person's life.

Dr. Brown pays attention to family background and attachment history when that context matters. She works with concerns like abandonment, adoption and foster care, caregiver stress, and blended family dynamics. Her aim is to help clients build routines and coping tools they can use between sessions.

People can expect a practical, straightforward style that focuses on steps they can try right away. Initial steps include a short questionnaire to match goals, then scheduling a first session to set priorities and plan next steps.

How her approaches fit into online work

Emotionally-Focused Therapy helps people identify and name core emotions and attachment needs. It is often used when emotional patterns and attachment history drive recurring problems. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) teaches skills for noticing thoughts and moving toward chosen values, which can help with anxiety and life changes.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. The therapist will work with each client to decide which methods to try first based on goals and what feels most helpful. That collaborative planning can include trying EFT tools, ACT exercises, or CBT strategies and then adjusting as needed.

Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, or reduce travel time. Many people find remote meetings help them keep therapy consistent while working around work, childcare, or other commitments.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Trauma and abuse Self esteem Depression Coping with life changes

Also works with

LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefParenting issuesAnger managementBipolar disorderCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCodependency Commitment issues Communication problems Control issuesDependent personalityDissociationDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgiveness Guilt and shameImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / loneliness Jealousy Life purpose Midlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacks Postpartum depression Post-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSelf-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential Therapy Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

7+ years

Listed in

Georgia, District of Columbia

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she address?

She helps with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, self-esteem, and coping with life changes. Additional focuses include ADHD, grief, parenting strain, and caregiver issues.

What is her therapeutic style?

She uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy alongside ACT and CBT to help name emotions and build practical skills. Sessions emphasize clear goals and concrete tools to use between meetings.

How much experience does she have?

She has seven years of clinical experience working with adults on mood, identity, and attachment-related concerns.

What are her credentials and practice location?

She holds LICSW and LCSW credentials, with DC LICSW and GA LCSW licensure. Her practice is based in Georgia.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with her?

She does not accept international clients at this time.

How are sessions priced?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working together?

Click the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to set priorities and plan next steps.

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