“Our life journey is often complex, and can be comprised of twists, turns, bumps, gridlocks, and detours. As time steadily progresses, we all experience one form or another of the many complexities comprised of life journey. Most importantly, I firmly believe, how we as human beings choose to navigate this complex journey will profoundly impact our ability to live a healthier, happier and emotionally stable life. As your therapist, my underlining goal is to work in a collaborative and respectful manner to assist you in this rewarding journey towards emotional stability, improved health and happiness. Whether you are experiencing problems [...]

“Brandie’s ideal client is an individual yearning for change; someone who may be currently hopeless but is motivated to make the changes they need. She believes that we all can live the life we dream of if we tap into the best parts of ourselves. She has worked with clients involved with the criminal justice system, juvenile court, and child welfare systems. Past clients have included those coping with homelessness, substance abuse, poverty, depression, anxiety, parenting issues, loss, grief, and domestic violence. She understands the impact of stress and wants her clients to be equipped to manage challenging situations without [...]

“I have over eight years of experience working with families dealing with mental health, medical, and substance abuse-related issues. I specialize in working with individuals, adolescents, and families in conflict. I am committed to working with clients with depression, anxiety, trauma, and relationship issues. I deeply believe that individuals and families have the intrinsic strength and skills to overcome their difficulties. From my experience, therapy works best when both the therapist and client develop goals and strategies to overcome issues. I like to draw from various therapies to find one or a combination that works best for clients. I am [...]

“I understand the importance and courage of seeking professional help when there’s such a stigma associated with mental health. I believe in utilizing evidence-based practices to help individuals cope with mental health challenges in a meaningful way. My interest in mental health counseling began as a young adult, I witnessed my community dealing with poverty, violence, and mental health issues. For this reason, I chose to study social work, so that I could help those in need and make a positive impact in my community. I worked in medical clinics, schools, and local government in DC and Northern Virginia. I [...]

“I always knew that I wanted to help others; I just didn’t know in what capacity that would be. At the age of 14, when I started to grieve the loss of my mother, my mind shifted to the desire to assist others in similar situations who had huge emotions with no outlet. Navigating through life can be difficult, especially when trials and tribulations arise, but as your therapist, I will implement a collaborative approach to combat those roadblocks as efficiently as possible. I have over nine years experience in working with children using specifically play therapy and other therapeutic [...]

I am dedicated to supporting individuals on their path to mental health and well-being. Because I believe that therapeutic rapport and alliance are paramount to therapeutic success, my goal in therapy is to hold a compassionate, safe, and non-judgmental space where clients feel seen, heard, and understood. I believe that every person possesses the strength and resilience to overcome life’s challenges, and I’m here to my clients harness their inner resources through a collaborative partnership. When working with couples, I emphasize that the relationship is my “client” and strive to create a non-partial, cooperative environment to honor the “space between [...]