Brandon Hertzog completed his bachelor’s degree in Psychology and then his master’s degree in Marriage and Family therapy from The University of Louisiana Monroe. Brandon is now pursuing his Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision from St. Mary’s University. Brandon serves as a Health Services Plans, Operations, Intelligence Security, and Training Officer in the United States Army National Guard. He has served his country in this role and many others for the past twelve years, including a Behavioral Health Technician NCO. Brandon enjoys working with the military community and often supports initiatives and movements to help soldiers succeed while serving in the military and outside of the armed forces. Brandon is currently a Licensed Professional Counselor in Texas and plans to pursue his LMFT-A to become a dually licensed practitioner and an LPC in Louisiana. Brandon has five years of counseling experience across various treatment settings, including; community-based services and inpatient facilities. Brandon serves children, adolescents, adults, couples, families, and groups in the following areas:
• Teen Issues; Peer Pressure, Self Esteem
• Parent/Child or Partner Relational Problems
• Dating Violence/Abuse
• Non-Suicidal Self-Harm Behavior
• Anxiety Disorders
• Anger and Stress Management
• Marriage and Family Therapy
• Military adjustments and struggles
Brandon helps individuals find healthy perceptions of themselves and strengthen their relationships with one another to discover the strength they possess. Brandon uses Solution Focused therapy when discussing issues with clients dealing with a range of difficulties. However, he understands that no single approach is the right one for every individual, so he eagerly trains in various modalities to include traditional counseling and systems theories to postmodern theories. Brandon is a proponent of healthy living, and this is evident in the holistic approach in the sessions. Brandon believes that when people have hope, they are inspired to change and pursue their ideal nature.
Additional areas of focus: Trauma and abuse, Intimacy-related issues, Eating disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Coping with life changes, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, Abandonment, Attachment issues, Blended Family Issues, Body image, Codependency, Commitment Issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Coping with Natural or Human-Caused Disaster, Divorce and separation, Eating and Food-Related Issues, Emptiness, Family of Origin Issues, Family Problems, Fatherhood Issues, First Responder Issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Men's issues, Military and Veterans Issues, Money and financial issues, Multicultural Concerns, Postpartum Depression, Prejudice and Discrimination, Self-love, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young Adult Issues
Clinical approaches: Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy
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First video interaction with Brandon went well and he has maintained positive communication from the start of assignment. Counselor was receptive, engaged and related well. His interpersonal communication skills allowed me to feel very comfortable with him right from the start.
Written on Mar 05, 2021 after therapy with Brandon for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and self esteem
Brandon is an excellent counselor. I feel very comfortable with him and he is easy to talk to. I truly appreciate him.
Written on Mar 05, 2021 after therapy with Brandon for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, sleeping disorders, and bipolar disorder
Brandon was a kind and compassionate individual who wanted to know me as a person and learn about my life. I appreciated his adaptability and friendly tone!
Written on Feb 20, 2021 after therapy with Brandon for 4 days on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and compassion fatigue