Therapist profile
Brandy Peterson, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor - Family and parenting concerns
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- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Mindfulness techniques
- Trauma-focused care
About Brandy
Brandy Peterson is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Virginia with 13 years of experience. She works with common concerns such as anxiety, depression, stress, parenting issues, and trauma. Her listing also notes work around relationship difficulties, grief, ADHD, and career questions.
She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and person-centered methods to help people notice unhelpful thinking and change everyday patterns. Dialectical Behavior Therapy and mindfulness approaches are part of her toolbox for managing strong emotions and building coping skills. Trauma-focused methods are used when past experiences continue to affect daily life.
Sessions focus on practical skills and clear goals. People can expect to learn new ways to handle stress, manage mood swings, and approach difficult conversations. Brandy describes collaboration as central - she works together with each person to decide what to try next.
Her background includes a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Virginia Commonwealth University and a Master of Arts in Professional Counseling from Liberty University. Over more than a decade she has worked in multiple roles supporting both adults and children, and she lists experience with parenting concerns and trauma.
She notes work with issues that often overlap at home, such as communication problems, guilt and shame, and post-traumatic stress. Readers should confirm current session options and scheduling details before booking. To begin, follow the site button to view online therapy options and complete the short matching questionnaire.
How sessions work
How Brandy uses CBT, DBT and trauma-focused methods online
Brandy commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify patterns of thinking that contribute to anxiety, depression, or stress. CBT is practical and skill-based, useful for problem-solving and changing daily habits.She also uses Dialectical Behavior Therapy strategies and mindfulness techniques to help manage intense emotions and improve distress tolerance. These approaches teach concrete skills for grounding, reducing reactivity, and communicating more calmly.
Trauma-focused methods are applied when past events continue to affect mood, behavior, or relationships. That work moves at a pace agreed with the person and focuses on reducing symptoms that interfere with daily life.
Finding the right approach is collaborative. The therapist and client review goals, try methods, and adjust what they use based on what helps. Sessions are shaped around practical steps and skill-building rather than labels or promises.
The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and offer choices that match errands, work breaks, or childcare constraints.
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Experience
13+ years
Listed in
Virginia
Languages
English
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What kinds of problems does she help with?
She lists stress, anxiety, depression, parenting concerns, trauma, relationship and family issues, and related topics such as ADHD and grief.
How would she approach my problem?
She combines Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with person-centered methods and uses DBT and mindfulness tools when emotion regulation or trauma work is needed.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 13 years of clinical experience working in a variety of roles and settings with both adults and children.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Virginia.
Does she speak other languages or work internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and she does not accept international clients.
Which session formats are offered?
Session formats are not specified in the biography; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to get started?
Use the site button to see online therapy options, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.
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