Nancy Brighton, LCSW - Therapist in Florida

Emotionally-Focused Therapy
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
Client-centered approach

About Nancy

Nancy Brighton is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Florida with 53 years of experience. She works with stress and anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, and people coping with life changes. Nancy also helps with issues such as ADHD, addictions, grief, intimacy problems, eating and sleeping struggles, and career or self-esteem concerns.

Her style is person-centered and straightforward. She listens to each person’s story and respects their perspective. Sessions focus on clear discussion, identifying patterns, and learning practical ways to manage strong emotions and difficult moments.

Nancy uses a mix of approaches that include Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, client-centered work, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). Those methods support work on emotional patterns, values-based choices, relationship dynamics, and changing unhelpful thoughts or behaviors.

She views clients as the experts in their own lives and builds on existing strengths. Conversations aim to increase awareness of feelings, improve communication, and create small, doable changes that fit daily life. Nancy encourages steady progress rather than quick fixes.

People who choose her often want practical help for persistent problems. She draws on many decades of experience to offer consistent, experienced guidance. To start, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule an initial session through the site.

How her approaches translate to online work

Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) centers on identifying and naming feelings and how those feelings affect close relationships. EFT can help people notice emotional patterns and respond differently in tense moments. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying values and taking committed action, while learning to accept difficult thoughts and feelings rather than getting stuck by them. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship patterns influence present behavior and helps people understand and shift those patterns.

Choosing the right approach is part of the process. Nancy will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals, needs, and preferences. That work is practical and paced to what the person can handle in weekly life.

Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce commute time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It can also let people use sessions from quieter surroundings or avoid being on camera if that feels better. Licensed professionals use these formats to help clients keep therapy consistent with everyday responsibilities.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuse Coping with life changesADHD

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsGrief Intimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCoachingCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependency Commitment issues Communication problems Control issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDissociationDivorce and separation Domestic violenceEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelity Isolation / loneliness Jealousy Life purpose Men's issues Midlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depression Post-traumatic stress Pregnancy and childbirthProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTraumatic brain injuryWomen'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 Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Gottman Method Hypnotherapy Imago Relationship Therapy Jungian Therapy Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Somatic Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy Internal Family Systems

Experience

53+ years

Listed in

Florida

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does she help with?

Nancy works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and coping with life changes. She also addresses areas like ADHD, addictions, grief, intimacy issues, eating and sleeping problems, and career or self-esteem concerns.

What is her therapeutic style?

Her style is client-centered and straightforward. She listens to each person's story and focuses on practical steps to manage emotions and change unhelpful patterns.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has 53 years of professional experience working with a wide range of concerns and life stages.

What are her credentials and location?

Nancy is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Florida.

Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?

Sessions are offered in English. She is not accepting international clients.

What session formats are available?

Session formats are not specified in the biography. Please confirm current session options before booking.

How are session costs handled?

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

How do I begin working with her?

Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.

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