BRANDEE SMITH
introduction
Brandee believes every person comes to therapy with a beautifully unique cultural background and personal history. She is confident that clients can create a clearer path to the life they choose. Ongoing education, life experience, and a desire to positively impact the lives of others combine to enhance Brandee’s effectiveness as a therapist.
Some of the behavioral health issues Brandee has experience treating include: simple/complex trauma, post-traumatic stress disorder, chemical dependency, anxiety, co-dependency, depression, and relationship issues. Please click here to see a full list.
Brandee holds the following licenses, active and in good standing:
Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor
TX license #75078, expires 12/25
Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor
TX license #13045, expires 6/25
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor
IL license #180.015510, expires 3/25
Brandee Smith, M.S., LPC-S, LCDC, LCPC
Director of Clinical Services
SIMS Foundation
education
Master of Science in Counseling Psychology
Texas A&M University, Central Texas, 2015
Master of Arts in Human Services
St. Edward’s University, 1999
Bachelor of Liberal Studies, Psychology
St. Edwards University, 1997
additional training/certifications
Mental Health First Aid Instructor - Read more about this life-saving training from National Council for Mental Wellbeing here.
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR) for symptoms of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) - Read more about neurolinguistics here.
Prolonged Exposure (PE) through Strong Star Training Initiative (evidence based treatment for PTSD)
media
featured guest on this Q&A episode of the Narcissist Apocalypse podcast
featured guest on this episode of the Pause/Play podcast about mental health issues people in the Austin music community have been experiencing during the pandemic (and how to get support!)
BRANDEE ACCEPTS THE FOLLOWING INSURANCE:
United Healthcare
Cigna
Aetna
Oxford
Oscar
professional experience
In addition to her work at Fortify Counseling Services and the SIMS Foundation, Brandee’s professional experience includes providing group and individual clinical services to children, adolescents, couples, and adults in a variety of community-based settings. Since 2015, she has worked in private practice, both acute care inpatient and outpatient hospital settings, and is currently the Director of Clinical Services at The SIMS Foundation.