- CBT techniques
- Client-centered work
- DBT skills
About Brandy
Brandy Adams is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with eight years of experience based in Oklahoma. She works with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, coping with life changes, and ADHD. Brandy’s approach is conversational and down-to-earth. She focuses on what is happening now while helping people notice patterns that may keep them stuck.
Sessions are paced to what feels manageable. Brandy uses practical tools and simple discussion to help people try new ways of coping. She keeps sessions straightforward so someone who finds social situations or speaking up difficult can follow along.
Brandy draws from client-centered therapy to center the person’s concerns, using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) techniques to look at thoughts and behaviors. She also brings in elements of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) for emotion regulation and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) when processing certain memories is helpful.
Her style is collaborative; she talks with people about goals and adjusts the pace based on comfort. Brandy often focuses on communication problems, attachment and abandonment concerns, codependency, and caregiver stress as part of the bigger picture.
People who come for support around body image, chronic illness, aging concerns, dissociation, or commitment and control issues can expect clear conversation and practical steps. To begin, she asks people to complete a brief matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
How these approaches translate to online sessions
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and reflecting so the person leads the conversation and the therapist follows. Online this can mean sessions that concentrate on what feels most immediate and practical for the client. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and uses straightforward exercises to test new behaviors and ideas. Delivered online, CBT often involves between-session practice and simple behavioral experiments that fit into daily routines.Finding the right approach usually takes a few conversations. The therapist will collaborate with the client to decide whether to emphasize client-centered talk, CBT skills, or DBT strategies for emotion regulation. That choice depends on the client’s needs, goals, and what feels manageable during sessions.
The specific session formats offered by this therapist are not listed here, so confirm current options before booking. Many people choose online sessions because they make it easier to fit appointments into work or family schedules, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. Some formats may also reduce the need to be on camera or can require less internet bandwidth, which some people find helpful when starting therapy.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
8+ years
Listed in
Oklahoma
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, coping with life changes, and ADHD, plus related issues like attachment, codependency, and communication problems.
What is her general approach in sessions?
Her work is conversational and practical. She focuses on current life challenges while identifying patterns that influence stress and behavior.
How much experience does she have?
She has eight years of clinical experience as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker.
Where is she based and what are her credentials?
She practices in Oklahoma and holds an LCSW credential with that state.
In which languages are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what does cost look like?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule the first session.