Elaine Brandon

My communication style

My communication style is calm, accommodating, non-judgmental, and personable. I want my clients to feel that they can talk to me about anything. I want them to feel comfortable and to know that they are in a safe, judgement-free space.

My journey to mental healthcare

I became a therapist after earning my bachelor’s degree in finance and spending a decade in the business world. At the same time, I was also working with the youth in my church and realized that my job was not what I wanted to be doing, which was to help youth. I began working on my master’s degree in counseling, at the same time, I began teaching.

My goals for you

My approach to goal setting begins with building rapport and trust, as well as defining what being in therapy means to you. Setting goals is not about what I want you to accomplish in our time together; it is about what you would like to accomplish. I will help you define this. We will work together to achieve goals and track your progress.

Our first session

During our first session together, you can expect us to begin to build rapport and trust, a connection. We will spend time talking about what has led you to counseling, how you have been feeling, and why you might be feeling this way. I will ask you questions to help us figure out what direction we may need to go next.

I identify as...

• Female
• Caucasian or White