Brandy Cobbs, LICSW
Alabama LICSW offering ADHD-informed therapy and coaching
- ADHD coaching
- Relationship support
- Flexible online sessions
About Brandy Cobbs
Brandy Cobbs is a licensed clinical social worker in Alabama with three decades of professional experience helping individuals and families navigate complex life challenges. She holds the LICSW credential - Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker - and brings experience from long-term public service that included work with foster children, families at risk of losing custody, and intake and crisis response for child abuse and neglect. After retiring from 25 years of state service in 2021, she added ADHD coach training and certification to expand her work with executive functioning and attention-related concerns.
Brandy combines clinical skills and coaching techniques to support people facing relationship struggles, parenting challenges, career transitions, stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, trauma, and a wide range of other concerns listed among her specialties. She also has experience with adoption and foster care issues, caregiver stress, chronic pain and illness, attachment concerns, and blended family dynamics. Her ADHD work has included coaching college students, women over 50, and parents of children with ADHD, and she often integrates coaching tools into therapy when mutually agreed upon.
Her perspective is informed by personal experience - she was diagnosed with ADHD in adulthood and has navigated infertility, multiple miscarriages, and a NICU stay with a premature child - which contributes to an empathetic and practical approach. An artist, musician, and poet who values creative and intellectual pursuits, Brandy encourages clients to rediscover hobbies and outlets that can bolster self-esteem and overall wellbeing. She is open to spirituality and mindfulness as part of healing, identifies as an Episcopalian who enjoys exploring other faiths, and affirms clients of all identities while noting she does not have specialized LGBTQIA+ therapeutic certification. Brandy accepts clients from Alabama and internationally and offers flexible session formats to fit individual needs.
Brandy combines clinical skills and coaching techniques to support people facing relationship struggles, parenting challenges, career transitions, stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, trauma, and a wide range of other concerns listed among her specialties. She also has experience with adoption and foster care issues, caregiver stress, chronic pain and illness, attachment concerns, and blended family dynamics. Her ADHD work has included coaching college students, women over 50, and parents of children with ADHD, and she often integrates coaching tools into therapy when mutually agreed upon.
Her perspective is informed by personal experience - she was diagnosed with ADHD in adulthood and has navigated infertility, multiple miscarriages, and a NICU stay with a premature child - which contributes to an empathetic and practical approach. An artist, musician, and poet who values creative and intellectual pursuits, Brandy encourages clients to rediscover hobbies and outlets that can bolster self-esteem and overall wellbeing. She is open to spirituality and mindfulness as part of healing, identifies as an Episcopalian who enjoys exploring other faiths, and affirms clients of all identities while noting she does not have specialized LGBTQIA+ therapeutic certification. Brandy accepts clients from Alabama and internationally and offers flexible session formats to fit individual needs.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
Stress, AnxietyAddictionsLGBTFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersAnger managementDepressionCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigue
Additional Focus Areas
Adoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommunication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationDomestic violenceFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTraumatic brain injuryWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Existential Therapy Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Solution-Focused Therapy Internal Family Systems
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Brandy Cobbs have?
Brandy Cobbs has 30 years of professional experience.
Is Brandy Cobbs a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the LICSW credential. LICSW stands for Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker and she is licensed in Alabama as AL LICSW 1466C.
In which languages does Brandy Cobbs provide therapy?
Therapy with Brandy Cobbs is provided in English.
Where is Brandy Cobbs located?
Brandy Cobbs is located in Alabama.
How can I work with Brandy Cobbs as my therapist?
You can work with Brandy Cobbs through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Brandy Cobbs work with international clients?
Yes. Brandy Cobbs works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Brandy Cobbs cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care with Brandy Cobbs
Brandy Cobbs draws from client-centered therapy to create a supportive, collaborative space where the client's goals and values guide the work. This approach emphasizes empathy, active listening, and partnering with the client to explore strengths and needed changes.She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy or CBT, which helps people identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors to reduce stress, anxiety, depression, and to improve daily functioning. CBT is practical and skills-oriented, often useful for addressing mood and coping challenges.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy or DBT is another approach Brandy employs when emotion regulation, interpersonal effectiveness, and distress tolerance are priorities. DBT offers concrete skills for managing intense emotions and improving relationships while balancing acceptance and change.
Finding the right approach is part of the process and Brandy works collaboratively with each person to determine which therapies or combinations of techniques fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She may incorporate coaching tools alongside therapy when appropriate and agreed upon.
Online therapy with Brandy is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for scheduling, reduce travel time, and support consistent access to care. These options allow therapists and licensed professionals to tailor communication styles and session formats to what works best for each individual.