Brandy Peterson is a Licensed Professional Counselor who offers practical, straightforward help for people feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, stress, grief, or major life changes.
01About Brandy
Brandy Peterson is a Licensed Professional Counselor who offers practical, straightforward help for people feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, stress, grief, or major life changes. She uses approachable methods and clear tools so clients can start making small changes right away.
Peterson earned a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Virginia Commonwealth University and a Master of Arts in Professional Counseling from Liberty University. She practices in Virginia and brings 13 years of experience working across settings with adults and children in different roles.
Background and approach
Her work has included support for depression, bipolar concerns, parenting challenges, and ADHD-related struggles. Her sessions pull from cognitive-behavioral techniques and dialectical behavior strategies. Those methods focus on identifying unhelpful thinking, building practical coping skills, and improving emotional regulation.
Mindfulness practices are also used to help people stay grounded and notice patterns as they arise. Peterson pays particular attention to trauma and post-traumatic stress, using trauma-focused approaches alongside integrative ideas when appropriate. She aims to create a respectful, nonjudgmental space where people can talk through guilt, shame, relationship problems, or career stress and plan realistic next steps.
People who choose her often want a mix of talk therapy and skill-building. Sessions are collaborative and goal-oriented, with an emphasis on tangible strategies for day-to-day challenges. Peterson frames seeking help as a sensible, courageous step toward better functioning.
02Credentials
- LPC (Virginia)
- License 0701006110 · expires June 2026
- NPI
- 1922468396 · national provider identifier
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03Focus areas and approaches
Everything Brandy lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Depression
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Parenting issues
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- ADHD
- Communication problems
- Guilt and shame
- Post-traumatic stress
Methods Brandy names
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
These are the methods Brandy names on their own professional profile. Naming an approach is not evidence of training or certification in it, and this directory checks no training records. Ask directly if it matters to you.
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04Online support
Practical therapies you can use online
CBT focuses on spotting and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. It helps with anxiety, depression, and everyday stress by teaching clear skills for thinking differently and testing new behaviors.DBT teaches emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness skills. It is useful for people who struggle with intense emotions, anger, relationship conflict, and self-directed criticism.
Finding the right approach is a shared process. The therapist will talk with the person about goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful. Together they will try strategies, adjust methods, and focus on practical tools that fit daily life.
Online sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to match different needs. Video lets people work face to face from wherever they are. Phone sessions can fit into a work break or be easier when bandwidth is limited. Live chat or text messaging can be useful for shorter check-ins, coaching-style work, or when someone prefers writing over talking.
05Questions people ask
What issues does this counselor address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar concerns, grief, parenting strain, relationship and family problems, ADHD, and related concerns like guilt and communication problems.
What is the therapy style like?
The approach blends cognitive-behavioral work and dialectical behavior techniques with mindfulness and trauma-focused strategies to build coping skills and change unhelpful thinking.
How much experience does she have?
She has 13 years of experience working in a variety of roles and settings with adults and children across different concerns.
Where does this counselor practice?
She holds a Virginia Licensed Professional Counselor credential and practices in Virginia.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What formats are available for sessions?
Sessions can be held via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on what fits the person best.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with this counselor?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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