
Brandy Smith, LISW
About me
Hey there, I'm Brandy! I am a clinical social worker licensed in Ohio with nearly 10 years of therapy experience. I have worked with a wide range of diverse clients who desire to make changes in their lives. I have collaborated with clients to center change around anxiety, depression, stress management, relationship issues, family concerns, grief, self-esteem and effects of trauma and sexual assault.
My personal counseling style is warm, relaxed and conversational. I believe in partnering with clients to meet them where they are to work towards most effective change. I believe that no one is beyond help to make changes and that each person deserves to be treated with respect and dignity. I honor the privilege it is to enter into professional relationships with clients and hold space for them that they may not otherwise have in their day-to-day lives. It is important to me that all clients feel cared for and valued while sharing their stories, struggles and successes. My approach combines solution-focused, cognitive-behavioral techniques and motivational interviewing to best reach the desired change. All sessions are tailored to meet client needs and outcomes from the process.
I look forward to meeting with you and working towards rewarding change!
Professional experience
Additional areas of focus: LGBT, Relationship issues, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Anger management, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Coaching, ADHD, Blended Family Issues, Body Image, Communication Problems, Control Issues, Divorce and Separation, Family of Origin Issues, Family Problems, Fertility Issues, Hospice and End of Life Counseling, Life Purpose, Money and Financial Issues, Panic Disorder and Panic Attacks, Pregnancy and Childbirth, Self-Harm, Sexual Assault and Abuse, Women's Issues, Young Adult Issues
Clinical approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy
License information
OH LISW I.1303283-SUPV
Reviews
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Brandy has been so helpful to me. She is a wonderful person to speak to and helps me work through any problems I’m having.
Written on Mar 29, 2023 after therapy with Brandy for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Brandi really helped me during difficult times. She helped me out things in perspective and I will always appreciate that grounding!
Written on Feb 27, 2023 after therapy with Brandy for 8 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coaching, and adhd
I’m so thankful Brandy is my therapist! Every single time I meet with her, I receive something to reflect on or implement. She is extremely knowledgeable and competent; her questions are intentional and thoughtful. I share this experience with everyone - it has been remarkable to go through the counseling process. I have gained so much clarity from this experience!
Written on Oct 05, 2022 after therapy with Brandy for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, career difficulties, coaching, and adhd
Brandy listens and gives me ways to work things out. She is understanding and very professional. I feel really good talking with her. I always feel like my life will be better after I talk with her. I’m so happy I have her to talk to.
I almost stopped my sessions due to some bad news and I shut down snd didn’t want to talk to no one.
I know now talking to Brandy was so great for me. Brandy is great at her job. I’m thankful and Blessed to have her to help me thru my problems.
I want her to know that I mean it all and I trust her so much. I hope you all know how great she is as well.
Thank you for your time.
Written on Sep 11, 2022 after therapy with Brandy for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Brandy is so patient and attentive. I don't feel pressured to meet her agenda or wrap up an issue, she absolutely works at my pace and helps me through anything completely unbiased.
Written on Aug 11, 2022 after therapy with Brandy for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Brandy provides get support through this process. Been a great support for me
Written on Jul 31, 2022 after therapy with Brandy for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, and self esteem