Amy Brand

I work with adults who are carrying more than most people can see — chronic illness, grief, anxiety, and the kind of exhaustion that comes from caregiving or trying to hold yourself together through a hard season of life. My background in palliative care has shaped the way I understand suffering, meaning, and what it actually takes to keep going. I don't believe in one-size-fits-all therapy.

I'll take the time to understand what you're navigating, what matters to you, and what "better" actually looks like for your life — not a textbook version of it. Clients often come to me feeling like no one quite gets the particular weight they're carrying. My goal is to be the person who does.

My style is warm and direct. I'll listen closely, and I'll also help you move — not just understand what's happening, but build practical tools to navigate it. I draw from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and mindfulness-based practices, adapting to what actually resonates with each person.

I'm especially skilled in supporting clients managing chronic illness and chronic pain, grief and significant loss, end-of-life concerns (their own or a loved one's), anxiety, depression, caregiver burnout, and major life transitions. Therapy with me is a space for both coping and real growth..

The first session is a real conversation — not an intake checklist. We'll talk about what's brought you here, what you've tried before, and what you're hoping for. I'll ask questions and make space for you to go at your own pace. There's no pressure to share everything at once.

By the end, you'll have a clear sense of whether we're a good fit and what working together could actually look like. My goal is for you to leave that first session feeling like something has already shifted — not just that you got through it.