Hi! My name is Brandon Schroeder and I have over 10 years of experience in the public and private mental health sectors. I obtained my undergraduate degree in Psychology from San Jose State University and then crossed the continent to study clinical Social Work at Boston University. I have a wide range of experience in treating various mental health diagnoses, however I take particular interest in working with those diagnosed with Personality and Bipolar Disorders. I also have extensive experience working with clients who hold religious/spiritual trauma and those that are new to navigating the diverse world of mental health. Most of all, I offer a warm and safe space that honors the courage it takes to show one's vulnerability.

What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?

The session is yours; the pace and the rhythm are largely determined by what you're comfortable with as the journey of healing differs greatly. You can count on my approach to be nonjudgmental, inquisitive, direct, explorative, and warm. I will also gently challenge intrinsic beliefs that are detrimental to your own self-worth and growth. As language is important, I aim to use that which is easy to understand and not overly flowery in its approach. While I'm not able to promise that you'll leave all sessions feeling refreshed and new, I do hope that you inch closer self-revelation.

What treatment methods and tools do you utilize?

I promise to you that my approach, while direct, will be warm and approachable; one that honors your inherit worth as a person. Your first and second sessions with me will be largely an assessment to gather and learn what is troubling you most. Thereafter, I often will utilize a psychodynamic approach to support you in realizing how past, lived experiences may influence your behaviors today, and Acceptance and Commitment as well as Dialectical Behavior Therapies to support you in navigating more recent challenges.

Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.

I strive to support client's in seeing themselves as a whole, good-from-the-start, unbroken person who deserves clarity in their lives. Therapy is difficult, but there is tremendous courage and strength that has brought you to this point. Together, we'll work intandem so you might be able to take pride in that.

About Brandon Schroeder