New to Grow
If you're feeling overwhelmed by life’s transitions or struggling to find your footing, I want you to know you don’t have to navigate it alone. I’m Brandi McDonald, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) dedicated to helping children, teens, and adults build the resilience they need for lasting change. In our sessions, I combine evidence-based methods with a warm, flexible approach tailored to your unique story. Whether you are managing anxiety, navigating school stressors, or working through relationship challenges, we will create a respectful space where you feel truly seen and heard. Together, we’ll turn insight into action—building your confidence and clarity one step at a time.
In our first session together, here's what you can expect
Our first session is all about creating a comfortable, low-pressure space for us to connect. You don't need to have all the answers or a perfect plan—this is simply a conversation to help me understand your story, what’s weighing on you, and what you hope to achieve. I’ll ask thoughtful questions to learn about your strengths, while ensuring there is plenty of room for you to ask me anything about my approach. My goal is for you to leave our first meeting feeling truly heard and clear on our next steps together.
The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions
I believe therapy should adapt to you, not the other way around. My approach is defined by warmth and flexibility, moving away from 'one-size-fits-all' models to honor your unique identity and strengths. By using a neurodiversity-affirming lens, I help you (or your child) bridge the gap between deep emotional insight and practical, everyday skills. My clients often share that our work feels like a true partnership—one that empowers them to improve self-regulation, build confidence, and advocate for their needs with clarity and ease.
The clients I'm best positioned to serve
I specialize in working with teens and adults who feel like they are constantly navigating an uphill battle with anxiety, burnout, or life’s many transitions. If you are thoughtful and curious but find yourself feeling stuck or misunderstood, you’ve come to the right place. I am especially passionate about supporting those managing executive functioning hurdles and emotional regulation. In our sessions, we don’t just 'talk through' problems—we honor your unique nervous system and build a practical toolkit that helps you advocate for your needs and reclaim your confidence.
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
CBT can be the basis of change for many situations in life that verbal therapy can help with.
Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
DBT is used to reduce symptoms and make life more manageable with diagnosis such as anxiety.
Motivational Interviewing
Motivational interviewing is used as a strength based approach to overcome and meet long and short term goals.
Solution Focused Brief Treatment
SFT or Solution focused brief treatment is used to work on meeting a goal (short-term goal) that can be done with only a few sessions, max of 12.