- Addictions support
- Trauma recovery
- Social anxiety
About Brandy
Brandy Stevens is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor in Alaska with ten years of experience. She lists addictions, trauma and abuse, self esteem, stress, anxiety and depression among the concerns she works with. She also notes experience with related issues such as attachment difficulties, codependency, isolation, and substance use.
She earned full licensure in 2021 and has worked in both agency and program leadership roles. That background includes creating a residential treatment program that expanded to three locations, and supervising other clinicians. Much of her earlier work involved people with co-occurring disorders, addiction, trauma, and Borderline Personality Disorder.
More recently she shifted to working directly with individuals, focusing on one-on-one counseling. Sessions tend to address practical problems like communication, impulsivity, and dealing with guilt or shame. She also supports people navigating divorce, separation, and legal systems such as probation, parole, and child services.
Her stated approach centers on recognizing a person's own strengths and building on them. She frames the client as the expert on their story and describes the counselor role as a collaborator who encourages and challenges when needed. That means time in sessions can include talking through patterns, practicing different ways of relating, and planning concrete next steps.
Brandy offers work that draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques while keeping the focus on everyday problems and choices. People looking for help with social anxiety, avoidance, or difficulty speaking up may find her background relevant. If unsure about formats or logistics, confirm the current options before scheduling.
How Brandy uses evidence-based techniques online
Evidence-based approaches are part of her practice. One common method focuses on skills to manage strong emotions and impulsive behavior by teaching concrete tools and step-by-step exercises. This helps when stress, impulsivity, or substance use make life feel hard to manage.Another approach targets patterns in relationships and attachment. This work looks at how past hurt or avoidance shapes current interactions and practices different ways of connecting and communicating. It can help with codependency, avoidant tendencies, and difficulties with trust or intimacy.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. She will collaborate with each person to decide which techniques fit their goals and comfort level. That means checking in about what is helping and adjusting methods over time rather than assuming one way will suit everyone.
The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm the available options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to add counseling into a busy day, shorten travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when that suits someone. They can also let a person choose whether to be on camera or use audio only, which can help reduce the pressure of being watched.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Alaska
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She lists addictions, trauma and abuse, self esteem, stress, anxiety, and depression among the main concerns she works with.
What is her therapy style like?
She emphasizes collaborative sessions that build on a person's strengths and include practical steps, talking through patterns, and practicing new ways of relating.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has worked in counseling since 2017, with a decade of experience and agency leadership roles including program development.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor, licensed in Alaska.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
She accepts international clients and offers services in English.
Which session formats are offered?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; confirm current session options before booking.
How does payment work and what does it cost?
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.