Brandy Peterson

Calm, practical counseling for everyday challenges

LPC Virginia

Experience: 13 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Anger
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Languages: English

About Brandy

Brandy Peterson is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who blends practical, evidence-informed methods with a person-centered approach. With 13 years of clinical experience, she draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside trauma-focused and mindfulness-informed strategies to help clients address stress, anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, grief, and other life transitions.

Background and approach

Her training in trauma and integrative medicine informs a holistic perspective that considers emotional patterns, coping skills, and day-to-day functioning. Peterson emphasizes collaboration and respect, working alongside clients to identify goals and build skills for managing anger, improving self-esteem, navigating career or parenting challenges, and addressing ADHD-related difficulties.

She offers targeted support for issues such as communication problems, guilt and shame, post-traumatic stress, and bipolar mood concerns while also integrating coaching techniques when appropriate. Located in Virginia, she provides psychotherapy in English and frames help-seeking as a sign of strength, aiming to equip people with practical tools and compassionate guidance to move forward.

Evidence-Informed Approaches for Online Care

Brandy uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients identify unhelpful thinking patterns and develop practical skills for managing symptoms like anxiety, depression, and stress. She also integrates Trauma-Focused Therapy when past events are contributing to current difficulties, offering targeted techniques to process distressing experiences and reduce their impact on daily life.

Choosing the right approach happens collaboratively. She works with each person to assess needs, goals, and preferences, then adapts CBT, trauma-focused methods, or mindfulness practices to fit the individual's situation. This flexible process helps tailor treatment so clients feel involved in planning their care.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which make it easier to fit sessions into busy lives and maintain continuity of care. These formats support regular skill-building, check-ins between sessions, and timely coaching when challenges arise, providing practical access to licensed professionals regardless of commute or geography.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems can Brandy help with?

She works with a broad range of concerns including stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, self esteem, depression, LGBT issues, relationship and family difficulties, grief, parenting, career questions, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, coaching, and ADHD. Additional focus areas include communication problems, guilt and shame, and post-traumatic stress.

What therapeutic approaches does she use?

Her practice blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) with elements of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy to create practical, skills-based work alongside reflective support.

How much experience does she have?

She has 13 years of experience working in a variety of clinical roles and settings, bringing that background to current practice and treatment planning.

Where is Brandy licensed to practice?

She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Virginia with license number VA LPC 0701006110.

Does she accept clients who speak other languages or live abroad?

Sessions are provided in English, and she is not currently accepting international clients.

What session formats are available?

Available formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.

How are sessions priced?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How does someone begin working with her?

To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule based on therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Trauma and abuseAnger managementSelf esteem Depression

Also works with

LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefParenting issuesCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingADHD

Additional focus areas

Communication problemsGuilt and shame Post-traumatic stress

Therapeutic approaches

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

Experience

13+ years

Licensed

Virginia

Languages

English