Brandie Chaney

Brandie Chaney obtained a Master’s Degree in Social Work from University of Connecticut School of Social Work (2015) and an undergraduate degree in Psychology from the University of Connecticut (2009). Brandie has over 16 years of experience in the field of human services in a variety of settings. She has provided clinical services in residential treatment settings, private practice and in child welfare. Her most recent experience includes psychotherapy for individuals, families, and couples.

Brandie’s ideal client is an individual yearning for change; someone who may be currently hopeless but is motivated to make the changes they need. She believes that we all can live the life we dream of if we tap into the best parts of ourselves. Brandie understands that individuals seek therapy for reasons including job loss, relationship matters, grief, trauma, and stress. She wants you to know that you are not alone and seeking help is a major accomplishment.

Brandie specializes in therapeutic approaches to manage stress, anxiety, and depression. Brandie utilizes a relational approach which focuses on the role relationships play in shaping our daily experiences. She often attempts to help people understand patterns appearing in the thoughts and feelings they have toward themselves. Brandie utilizes Afrocentric paradigms, CBT, motivational interviewing, emotion focused and trauma focused approaches along with positive psychology to treat clients.