Dr. Yvette Branson

I'm Dr. Branson—you can call me Dr. B. I earned my PhD in Clinical Health Psychology in 2006 from Yeshiva University in New York. While working at the VA hospital in New York for 18 years, I established the VITAL Initiative (Veterans' Integration to Academic Leadership) to support student Veterans through coaching, therapy, advocacy, and a range of services. Since leaving the VA in February 2025, I've launched VITAL 2.0 to continue serving student Veterans.

In addition to my work with VITAL 2.0, I also offer private therapy for the broader population, supporting folks with anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, emotional dysregulation, and simply navigating the complexities of life.

I was formerly an orchestral musician and public school teacher, holding a Masters in Education as well as in Music Performance. My diverse background lends itself to creative, out-of-the-box thinking in support of your growth. If you're interested, we can incorporate a variety of wellness practices into our work together, including Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction, yoga, and Qi Gong.

With a collaborative, compassionate style, I work to support your self-discovery and self-acceptance. We will explore and build on your strengths, helping you become more confident in dealing with everyday difficulties and aligning with your goals and dreams.

Expect to be seen and heard! I offer a validating approach to help you develop new strategies for greeting painful emotions and working through difficult, stuck places in your life. Together, we can set goals to help you move forward.