- Relationship repair
- Trauma recovery
- ADHD support
About Brandy
Brandy Westerfield is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Kentucky with 15 years of outpatient therapy experience. She works with adults on relationship troubles, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and ADHD. Brandy also notes additional focus areas such as blended family issues, attachment concerns, codependency, and family of origin problems.
She prefers a straightforward, gentle approach. Sessions are practical and not about the therapist. Brandy uses unconditional positive regard and aims to help people build an emotional toolbox they can use outside sessions. She sometimes uses humor to ease difficult conversations.
Brandy draws on evidence-based methods in session. She mentions cognitive behavioral techniques, motivational interviewing, and EMDR as parts of her practice, and describes using Gottman Method Couples Therapy for relationship repair work. These approaches are used to address patterns, manage traumatic memories, and improve communication.
In early sessions she focuses on immediate concerns and personal strengths. She talks through current stressors, past pain, and fears about shame or early childhood experiences. Brandy says most people worry about revisiting painful memories, and she normalizes that fear while working at a pace the client can manage.
Her goal is to help people develop skills for daily life. That includes clearer communication, better confidence, and strategies to handle ADHD-related challenges. Brandy asks new clients to complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session to begin practical work together.
Therapeutic approaches and online sessions
Brandy describes using cognitive behavioral techniques to help people notice and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. This approach is practical and often focuses on specific skills for anxiety, self esteem, and communication problems.She also uses motivational interviewing to help people find internal reasons to change. That method is conversational and can be useful for building motivation, addressing codependency, or making lifestyle adjustments that support relationships and self worth.
EMDR is noted as one tool she draws on for trauma-related memories and distressing experiences. In plain terms, EMDR is used to reduce the intensity of painful memories so they interfere less with daily life.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which techniques fit their goals, needs, and comfort level. Clients and the therapist review progress and adjust methods as needed.
Practical benefits of online sessions should be confirmed before booking since formats were not specified in the biography. Ask about current options when you complete the matching questionnaire. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time so sessions can slot into breaks or evenings.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Kentucky
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She focuses on relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related problems, self esteem, and ADHD, with additional attention to blended family issues and family of origin concerns.
How does she approach therapy?
She uses a practical, gentle style that emphasizes unconditional positive regard and building an emotional toolbox through evidence-based techniques.
How much experience does she have?
She has 15 years of professional outpatient therapy experience working with adults on relationship and trauma-related concerns.
What are her credentials and location?
She is an LCSW licensed in Kentucky and provides services from that state.
Can sessions be conducted in other languages or for international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not specify session formats; confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions billed?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is for adults and is not emergency care, mediation or legal advice. If you or a child are in danger, use the emergency numbers. Find someone else by name.