Brandi Schmidt (she/her)

Combining a method that allows us to figure out the why. Why do we continue to use or misuse drugs and alcohol? We explore the childhood, adolescent, & adult life to get to the root while developing skills along the journey. I've also worked with sex, gambling, and internet addiction.

We focus on how trauma can impact us in variety of ways whether it be big T or little T trauma. We learn how our brains function following traumatic events and what we can do to stabilize. We delve into emotions, somatic symptoms, & develop a healthy lifestyle following the traumas.

Working through PTSD requires a variety of options that will best suit your needs. I don't have a one size fits all approach because trauma doesn't work like that. I have experience working with a variety of traumas. We work collaboratively to develop a healing journey by learning the tools to help minimize symptoms while emphasize empowerment. We'll also learn how trauma impacts the brain, our daily functioning, emotional regulation, and destructive thoughts.

As a current service member and veteran myself, I'm able to connect with you in a variety of ways. We can talk about the ups and downs of military life while we both crack dark humor jokes, because we all know that's what gets us through deployments. The best part: I already speak the language and understand the culture so there's no concerns with breaking it down to the average civilian. I also have experience as the dependent with being a child & spouse.

As a current service member and veteran myself, I'm able to connect with you in a variety of ways. We can talk about the ups and downs of military life while we both crack dark humor jokes, because we all know that's what gets us through deployments. The best part: I already speak the language and understand the culture so there's no concerns with breaking it down to the average civilian. I also have experience as the dependent with being a child & spouse of another service member.

Addiction can truly impact a person in many different ways. I work with patients, within a harm reduction approach, to help them build a life in recovery. It doesn't matter the type of addiction or substance, I work with you to identify triggers, relapse prevention, and support.

I take a somatic approach to working with trauma. I use EMDR and ART all while incorporating mindfulness practices and tools along the way. I also understand that not one size fits all for treating trauma so other options remain open if the patient chooses. Lastly, I'm also trained in Internal Family Systems, Polyvagal Theory, and Prolonged Exposure.