Brandi Motley is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Virginia with 14 years of experience.
01About Brandi
Brandi Motley is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Virginia with 14 years of experience. She helps people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting concerns, depression, and compassion fatigue. Her way of working is straightforward and respectful.
She aims to give steadiness and understanding when life feels overwhelming. She uses conversations tailored to each person's needs. Brandi listens first to learn what matters most to the client.
Background and approach
Then she and the client map practical steps toward clearer thinking and healthier coping. Sessions focus on skills that can be used between meetings, not just things to talk about in the room. Brandi draws on Client-Centered Therapy to build a trusting working relationship.
She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. Elements of Dialectical Behavior Therapy are used when clients need skills for emotion regulation and distress tolerance. Her approach is calm and direct.
She helps people name what is hard, practice new responses, and notice small progress. Brandi encourages self-compassion and clearer communication as part of healing. People who reach out will work at their own pace.
The plan adjusts as needs change. Brandi supports parents facing the strain of child-rearing and helps people managing guilt, shame, abandonment wounds, attachment concerns, impulsivity, and issues common to women.
02Credentials
- LPC (Virginia)
- License 0701006817 · expires June 2026
- NPI
- 1588169494 · national provider identifier
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03Focus areas and approaches
Everything Brandi lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Parenting issues
- Depression
- Compassion fatigue
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Communication problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Self-love
- Women's issues
Methods Brandi names
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04Online support
How Brandi’s Approaches Work Online
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on building a trusting working relationship. The therapist listens closely and follows the client's lead to help them feel understood and respected. This approach suits people who need steady support and a space to sort through difficult feelings.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect. Sessions often include small, practical exercises to try between meetings to change unhelpful thinking and behavior. CBT is useful for anxiety, depression, and stress-related patterns.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, adds skills for managing strong emotions and handling crises. It teaches techniques for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and clearer communication when reactions feel intense.
Choosing the best approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals, try different strategies, and adjust the plan based on what the client finds helpful. Together they decide which methods fit the client's needs and preferences.
Online therapy uses video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to make care more flexible. Video calls match a standard session and allow face-to-face work. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can fit shorter check-ins. Live chat and messaging let clients send notes or updates between meetings and can suit people who prefer writing. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent around work, parenting, and daily life.
05Questions people ask
What kinds of problems does Brandi help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting concerns, depression, and compassion fatigue. Additional focuses include attachment issues, guilt and shame, forgiveness, impulsivity, and women's issues.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
The style is respectful, direct, and practical. Sessions begin with listening and move toward actionable skills and clearer communication.
How long has she been practicing?
She has 14 years of professional work experience in counseling and related roles.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, licensed in Virginia and practices with that credential.
What languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Which session formats are available?
Therapy can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working together?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. Then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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