- 20 years experience
- California based
- Works with couples
About Brandy
Brandy Walker is a licensed clinical social worker who brings 20 years of experience to her practice. She is an LCSW and CSW licensed in California and Georgia. Brandy focuses on helping people untangle stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship or family strain.
She uses straightforward conversation and practical tools to help people take the first step toward change. Sessions often include building self-awareness, learning mindfulness skills, and identifying habits that get in the way of feeling better. Brandy works with individuals, couples, and families and has experience supporting people across a wide range of concerns including ADHD, addiction, grief, intimacy issues, and bipolar challenges.
Her approach blends Attachment-Based ideas with client-centered work and cognitive-behavioral strategies. She also draws on elements of dialectical behavior therapy and emotionally-focused therapy when they match a client's needs. The goal is to mix methods that help people understand patterns and practice new ways of relating and coping.
Brandy emphasizes collaboration and steady progress rather than quick fixes. She offers tools to rebuild routine, strengthen relationships, and manage intense emotions. Many clients work on communication, parenting struggles, or the lasting effects of past abuse and trauma.
Outside of work she reads, writes, listens to music, meditates, and prays. If someone is ready to begin, she encourages taking that first step and will support them through the process.
She uses straightforward conversation and practical tools to help people take the first step toward change. Sessions often include building self-awareness, learning mindfulness skills, and identifying habits that get in the way of feeling better. Brandy works with individuals, couples, and families and has experience supporting people across a wide range of concerns including ADHD, addiction, grief, intimacy issues, and bipolar challenges.
Her approach blends Attachment-Based ideas with client-centered work and cognitive-behavioral strategies. She also draws on elements of dialectical behavior therapy and emotionally-focused therapy when they match a client's needs. The goal is to mix methods that help people understand patterns and practice new ways of relating and coping.
Brandy emphasizes collaboration and steady progress rather than quick fixes. She offers tools to rebuild routine, strengthen relationships, and manage intense emotions. Many clients work on communication, parenting struggles, or the lasting effects of past abuse and trauma.
Outside of work she reads, writes, listens to music, meditates, and prays. If someone is ready to begin, she encourages taking that first step and will support them through the process.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
AddictionsLGBTGriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesADHD
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems
Experience
20+ years
Credentials
Georgia, California
Languages
English
How Brandy's Approaches Work Online
Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on patterns in close relationships and how early bonds shape current reactions; it helps people understand trust, closeness, and conflict in partnerships. Client-Centered Therapy centers the person's own goals and perspective, using nonjudgmental listening to help people clarify what matters and make choices that fit their life. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts and behaviors interact and offers concrete strategies to change unhelpful patterns that fuel anxiety, depression, or anger.Finding the right fit is part of the work. Brandy will collaborate with each person to choose which approach or combination feels most useful based on their goals, history, and preferences. That collaborative process helps shape a plan that changes over time as progress is made or new needs appear.
Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, such as scheduling around work, travel, or caregiving. It can reduce time spent commuting and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. Because the biography does not list specific session formats, confirm the current options before booking so you know what to expect. Many people find online work helps them practice new skills between sessions and apply changes to everyday routines.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Brandy commonly address?
She works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship and family problems, ADHD, addictions, grief, intimacy issues, and related concerns.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She uses a practical, conversational style that focuses on self-awareness, mindfulness, and skill-building tailored to each person's needs.
What is her background and experience?
Brandy has worked in social work for 20 years and has experience with a wide range of client issues including PTSD, emotional abuse, parenting challenges, and chronic health concerns.
Which credentials and location apply to her practice?
She holds LCSW and CSW credentials and is licensed in California and Georgia; her profile lists California as a practice location.
Can I meet with her if I live outside the U.S.?
She accepts international clients; sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not list specific formats.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What do I do to begin working together?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.