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Dr. Eli Branscome

Therapist(He/Him)
17 years of experience
  • Virtual & in-person
  • Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, ADD/ADHD, Men's issues
  • Couples therapy, Individual therapy

Great to meet you!

After decades of listening to people share very personal secrets I realized something unique was happening. I was wrong in thinking everyone openly shared secrets with each other. I realized people were choosing me specifically. So, in my 30s I responded to (or stopped ignoring) the signs pointing me in the direction of counseling and I earned a master's degree and a doctorate in counseling. Let's get to work.

My approach to therapy

You know what to do, what you want & need. But "but" gets in the way ... obstacles hijack attention & energy. Your wisdom might be buried under a heap of "shoulds, musts, & gottas" placed on you by other people & institutions. My job is to help you identify your core values and priorities. I listen for your unique truth & strength and hand it back to you. If the solutions you've been implementing are not working, it is probably because they are designed for A problem but not THE problem.

What you can expect from me

A tricky task in counseling is setting clear, achievable, measurable goals. We'll do that. We'll highlight your strengths and use them efficiently. We'll identify areas for improvement and see what sabotages progress. For example:

  • I want stop letting people take advantage of me ... but I want them to like me, I don't want to feel guilty
  • My job is miserable and I want to change careers ... but I make tons of money
  • I want to stop drinking ... but I don't want people asking me why I don't drink

About me

  • I identify as
    Caucasian, Cisgender Man
  • My style is
    Humorous, Direct, Affirming

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    17 years of experience
  • Training
    MA (Master of Arts) at University of North Carolina At Charlotte, PhD (Doctor of Philosophy) at University of North Carolina At Charlotte
  • License type
    LCMHC (Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor) (North Carolina)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Oscar, Oxford, Providence Health Plan, United Healthcare

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
  • More specialties
    Depression, LGBTQIA+, Stress management, Anger management, Cultural & ethnic issues, Relationship issues, Identity issues
  • Therapy methods
    Solution Focused Couples Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Care types
    Couples therapy, Individual therapy
  • Ages served
    Seniors, Adults, Adolescents
  • Languages
    English
  • Location
    1300 Baxter Street Suite 251
    Charlotte, NC 28204