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Brandy Peterson, LPC
Virginia
Licensed Professional Counselor - Stress and Anxiety
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Mindfulness skills
- Trauma-informed focus
About Brandy
Brandy Peterson is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Virginia with 13 years of experience. She works with people who are coping with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, anger, low self-esteem, and life transitions. She also focuses on concerns such as parenting, grief, career challenges, ADHD, and issues affecting LGBT individuals.
Peterson trained in psychology (BS) and holds a Master of Arts in Professional Counseling. She has worked with both children and adults in a range of roles and settings. Her background includes work with trauma and integrative medicine approaches that inform how she plans care.
Her main methods include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) alongside person-centered techniques and elements drawn from Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and mindfulness. In sessions she helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and patterns, practice new responses, and build specific skills for managing emotions and behavior.
Sessions focus on practical tools. That might include breaking down stressful situations into manageable steps, testing beliefs that increase anxiety, learning grounding skills after trauma, or using mindfulness practices to reduce reactivity. She emphasizes collaboration and concrete strategies rather than abstract discussion.
People who are looking for work on communication problems, guilt and shame, post-traumatic stress, relationship concerns, or coaching around career and parenting may find this approach useful. To arrange an initial visit, follow the booking flow to complete the brief matching questionnaire and schedule the first session.
How her CBT and trauma work translate to online sessions
Brandy commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice automatic thoughts and test new behaviors. CBT sessions often include written exercises, skill practice between meetings, and clear steps to reduce anxiety or depressive patterns.She also draws on Trauma-Focused Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills when trauma or strong emotion are central. Trauma-focused approaches help with processing distressing memories and reducing post-traumatic stress reactions. DBT skills such as emotion regulation and distress tolerance give concrete tools for managing intense feelings.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. She will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences, adjusting techniques as progress is made. That planning usually includes agreeing on specific targets and small practice tasks to use between sessions.
The practical benefits of online sessions include easier scheduling and fitting therapy into a regular routine. Because the biography does not list specific session formats, confirm current session options before booking. Online work can let people use shorter check-ins when time is limited, avoid travel, or select sessions that match their daily schedule without changing the focus on concrete CBT and trauma-focused skills.
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Experience
13+ years
Listed in
Virginia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address most often?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, anger, low self esteem, parenting, grief, career issues, ADHD, and related concerns.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
She uses CBT to help people identify unhelpful thoughts and test new ways of thinking and behaving through practical exercises and homework tasks.
What training and experience does she have?
She holds a Master of Arts in Professional Counseling, a Bachelor of Science in Psychology, and has 13 years of professional experience working with children and adults.
What credential and region apply to her practice?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Virginia.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and what does cost look like?
Session cost varies with location and is billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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