LMHC, 27 years of experience
I have been doing clinical counseling for 25 years, and unlike most providers, I have a doctorate degree in counseling. I believe that the extra education helps me to provide more thorough, informed, and helpful feedback for clients. I currently provide therapy on a broad range of issues including trauma, anxiety, substance abuse and mood disorders. I am also comfortable working with sexual, gender, and eating issues. I have experience as well with neurodivergence and autism spectrum clients. My passion in a clinical setting involves working with trauma and dissociation, in particular clients with Dissociative Identity Disorder. I believe in giving you tangible feedback and practical solutions. I intend to demystify the process of counseling so that you can truly benefit from your work. In terms of my own self-care I enjoy walking outdoors as a means of reconnecting with nature. Recently, I rediscovered tennis, and have been playing doubles with a local group twice a week. I also recently started playing ping pong and pickleball.
Our first session is a get to know you session, and perhaps do a little work and I'll give some homework of things to try. It is really a chance for clients to decide if I am a good fit for them.
Trauma-focused, feminist therapy will help you determine how your past is impacting your present. I utilize an honest, straightforward, and direct approach to dismantle your self-defeating behaviors.
I have been on the journey of recovery for 25 years, so your struggle will be fully understood. Current clients have expressed their comfort sharing their 'dark places' because I provide an environment of non-judgement and safety. I spent multiple years being exposed to clients with neurocognitive and neurodevelopmental issues. I understand that emotional repression and childhood trauma are precursors to mental health challenges.
I work well with people who are motivated to dive deeper into their personal and interpersonal issues. I want to work with people who are seeking clarity and an understanding of themselves.
3 ratings with written reviews
June 9, 2025
Dr. Brandt is the best therapist I've ever spoken with. I have a complex condition and he helps me understand the issues that come up, and work through situations that occur in my life.
April 24, 2025
I cannot say enough about Dr. Brandt. He allows clients to be a partner in their treatment and is empowering. He’s also extremely funny, which makes him easy to talk to, and he’s so very, very smart without being pretentious or lecture-y. Although full of insight and with an uncanny ability to be right (almost all the time), Dr. Brandt also is able to be flexible and change treatment plans as needed. He has so many delightful qualities and really seems caring and capable. He’s excellent.
March 3, 2025
Incredibly nice, friendly and understanding!