Brandy Peterson, LPC

Brandy Peterson is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Virginia with 13 years of experience. She works with adults on stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, self-esteem, depression, LGBT concerns, relationships, family issues, grief, parenting, career changes, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, coaching, and ADHD.

Peterson trained in psychology and counseling and has worked in multiple roles and settings since 2005. She uses practical, evidence-informed methods and draws on trauma-focused work when past harm affects present functioning. Sessions are grounded in clear tools and step-by-step strategies rather than abstract theory.

Her listed clinical approaches include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy. In practice she blends these methods to address symptoms like racing thoughts, emotional reactivity, avoidance, or persistent guilt and shame.

In sessions she aims to collaborate with clients and teach skills for handling strong feelings, improving communication, and managing stress. That includes working on specific problems such as workplace frustration, parenting stress, or repeated arguments that lead to anger.

She emphasizes practical exercises, skill building, and regular check-ins so clients can track what helps. People can expect straightforward conversations, tools they can use between sessions, and focus on measurable steps toward their goals.

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