Brian Smerdon
Counselor, MS, LMHC
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
2 Endorsed
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Many of my clients come to me during seasons of overwhelm, grief, trauma, or major life transitions. If you’re using Aetna insurance and looking for a therapist in Port Orange, Daytona, or anywhere in Florida, I offer compassionate, evidence‑based support for adults and seniors. My approach blends clinical expertise with a calm, steady presence so you feel understood, respected, and never rushed. You’ll notice right away that our work is collaborative and grounded. I help you slow down, make sense of what’s happening inside, and reconnect with your strengths — especially the ones you’ve forgotten you have.
I help adults and seniors navigate trauma, anxiety, grief, and major life changes with a calm, steady, trauma‑informed approach. Sessions move at a safe, manageable pace and focus on clarity, regulation, and rebuilding strength. I offer in‑person care in Port Orange and telehealth across Florida, and I accept Aetna insurance.
If you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or carrying more than you can manage alone, you’re not failing — you’re human. I offer a calm, steady space to help you feel supported and understood. If you’re ready for relief or simply need someone in your corner, I’d be honored to talk with you.
Call or Email Brian Smerdon now for a free 15 minute consultation - (386) 588-5846
Let's Connect (386) 588-5846
Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $125
- Couple Sessions $175
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
Payment Methods
Cash, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Paypal, Venmo, Visa, Wire, ZelleInsurance
- Aetna
- Ambetter
- Anthem
- Blue Cross
- Blue Shield
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- Carelon Behavioral Health
- Cigna and Evernorth
- ComPsych
- First Health
- Florida Blue
- Government Employees Health Association (GEHA)
- Humana
- Magellan
- Medicaid
- Medicare
- Meridian
- Molina Healthcare
- MultiPlan
- Oscar Health
- Sunshine Health
- TRICARE
- TriWest
- UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
- WellCare
Brian Smerdon
Counselor, MS, LMHC
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (386) 588-5846
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Florida / MH 23174 Brian Smerdon
- In Practice for 11 years
- Attended Nova Southeastern University, Masters of Science, Graduated 2015
- Degree/Diploma from Daytona State College Associates of Arts / 2010
- Degree/Diploma from University of Central Florida Bachelors of Science / 2012
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Brian Smerdon
Counselor, MS, LMHC
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (386) 588-5846
Specialties and Expertise
Expertise
- Aging Adjustments
- Anger Management
- Antisocial Personality
- Anxiety
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Domestic Abuse
- Domestic Violence
- Drug Abuse
- Emotional Disturbance
- End of Life
- Geriatric and Seniors
- Grief
- Mood Disorders
- Oppositional Defiance (ODD)
- Personality Disorders
- Psychosis
- Self Esteem
- Self-Harming
- Stress
- Substance Use
- Thinking Disorders
- Trauma and PTSD
- Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Brian Smerdon
Counselor, MS, LMHC
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (386) 588-5846
2 Endorsements
Client Focus
Age
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Group
Communities
Aviation Professionals ,
Immuno-disorders ,
Single Parent
Ethnicity
Hispanic and Latino
Age
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Group
Communities
Aviation Professionals ,
Immuno-disorders ,
Single Parent
Ethnicity
Hispanic and Latino
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Coaching
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Cognitive Processing (CPT)
- Culturally Sensitive
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- Eclectic
- Humanistic
- Positive Psychology
- Psychodynamic
- Rational Emotive Behavior (REBT)
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
- Strength-Based
- Talk Therapy
- Trauma Focused
Brian Smerdon
Counselor, MS, LMHC
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (386) 588-5846
Location
Additional Location
Boise, ID 83714
(386) 588-5846