I am a Licensed Professional Counselor. I obtained my Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology from Virginia Commonwealth University in 2005 and my Master of Arts degree in Professional Counseling from Liberty University in 2010. I have been working with children and adults in a variety of roles and settings for 12 years. I have helped people with many different issues to include anxiety, depression, parenting concerns, and stress management. I have specialized training in trauma and integrative medicine, which allows me to provide a holistic approach.
I believe that seeking help is a strength and should not be looked down on. I also believe that we can all use some help or guidance at some point in our lives. I strive to treat each person and situation with dignity, respect, and compassion. My approach combines cognitive-behavioral therapy and person-centered therapy techniques. My goal is to collaborate with you as well as provide the tools and support you need to meet your goals.
Additional areas of focus: LGBT, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Grief, Parenting issues, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Coaching, ADHD
Clinical approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
VA LPC 0701006110
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Brandy is a very empathetic understanding and skilled therapist. I highly recommend her!
Written on Oct 11, 2024 after therapy with Brandy for 2 months on issues concerning family conflicts, grief, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Very helpful and highly recommended!
Written on Oct 04, 2023 after therapy with Brandy for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and career difficulties
Truly amazing. Listens wonderfully, no judge mental, answer in timely manner, caring and easy to talk too.
Written on Apr 12, 2023 after therapy with Brandy for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and parenting issues
If you’re looking for someone that feels like your best friend in terms of being supportive but challenging - this is your person. She truly listens to the “bad” and takes her time to ask pertinent questions that make you think. She always ends on a positive note whether it’s a “What are we doing for ourselves this week to make us happy?” or doing a breathing exercise to regulate again. It is always ‘we’ statements as if she’s in it with you. She helps you celebrate small steps as well as the leaps & bounds. Her flexibility to accommodate your schedule and those sudden moments in life is A+. It took me a couple tries to get just the right person, and Brandy was such a light when I needed it most.
Written on Mar 18, 2023 after therapy with Brandy for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, and coaching
So far has been attentive, empathetic, and helpful. Very happy so far
Written on Oct 06, 2022 after therapy with Brandy for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, self esteem, career difficulties, and adhd
Brandy is very smart, extremely patient, the best counselor I have found on BetterHelp or anywhere else. Always provides very substantive professional guidance and well articulated feedback.
Written on Jul 20, 2022 after therapy with Brandy for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and coaching