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Brandy Peterson, LPC

  • Experience13 years
  • LocationVirginia
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Trauma and abuse
  • Therapy approachesCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
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About Brandy

Brandy Peterson is an LPC with 13 years of clinical experience who combines evidence-based methods with a compassionate, person-centered stance. She blends cognitive-behavioral strategies with mindfulness and trauma-focused perspectives to address stress, anxiety, depression, ADHD, and related concerns.

Background and approach

Her training includes a Master of Arts in Professional Counseling and specialized coursework in trauma and integrative medicine, supporting a holistic view of mental health. Working from Virginia, she has experience assisting people facing grief, relationship and communication problems, parenting challenges, bipolar disorder, and life transitions.

Brandy draws on Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills to teach emotion regulation and distress tolerance, and uses mindfulness practices to strengthen present-moment awareness and reduce reactivity. Her sessions emphasize dignity, respect, and practical tools clients can use between meetings.

Clients can expect a collaborative process in which the therapist helps clarify goals, develop coping skills, and tailor interventions to individual needs. She offers a supportive, nonjudgmental space for exploring issues such as trauma and shame while integrating coaching elements for career and life-change goals.

Approaches That Translate Well to Online Care



Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors; it is often used for anxiety, depression, stress, and ADHD-related challenges by teaching practical skills and actionable strategies. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) emphasizes emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, making it useful for managing strong emotions, anger, and intense reactions following trauma.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each client to assess needs, goals, and personal preferences and will recommend which combination of CBT, DBT, mindfulness, or trauma-focused interventions is likely to help. This shared decision-making helps tailor sessions so techniques feel relevant and achievable for daily life.

Online formats such as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging offer flexibility for busy schedules and different comfort levels with communication. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care during life transitions or when in-person visits are not feasible, while still allowing therapists to teach skills, review progress, and adapt interventions over time.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Brandy commonly address?
Brandy works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, ADHD, bipolar disorder, anger, self-esteem, and communication problems.
What is her general therapeutic style?
The approach is collaborative and practical, combining cognitive-behavioral techniques with mindfulness and trauma-focused methods to teach coping skills and promote emotional regulation.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She brings 13 years of experience working with children and adults across various roles and settings, with specialized training in trauma and integrative medicine.
Where is Brandy licensed and based?
Brandy holds the LPC credential and is licensed in Virginia with VA LPC number 0701006110, and she practices from that state.
Which languages are services offered in?
Sessions are provided in English, and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
She offers multiple online options including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different preferences.
How are fees structured for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseAnger managementSelf esteemDepression

Also works with

LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefParenting issuesCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingADHD

Additional focus areas

Communication problemsGuilt and shamePost-traumatic stress

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

13+ years

Licensed

Virginia

Languages

English

What Brandy can help with

Brandy Peterson works with clients on stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger management, self esteem, and depression.

Brandy works with children and adults.

Brandy works with people with anxiety and depression.

How Brandy approaches therapy

Brandy's clinical approaches include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.

Experience and training

Brandy is a Licensed Professional Counselor practicing in Virginia, with 13 years of clinical experience.