Brandon Ducusin (He/Him)

I have worked with youth in both inpatient, outpatient, and school settings who experience ADHD. From that experience, I have learned many effective ways to engage my clients that work for their needs. I will often take a solution-focused approach while I guide sessions. I understand that sitting to talk about our feelings can be draining or difficult, which is why I implement many creative interventions that allow for clients to still learn about themselves without requiring stillness/calm.

While working with families, I believe every voice should be listened to. However, there are many times in life, when having a safe space to converse about our families is what we need. I work to provide that security while offering guidance in resolving conflict through the use of healthy, assertive communication skills. I utilize Attachment-Based Family Therapy methods and self-reflection to help my clients reframe their family conflict to highlight their voice in the situation.

I have worked with teens who are struggling with identity acceptance, depression, suicidal ideation, and the growing pains that come with navigating a hard middle/high school environment. One thing I believe to be true with teens is that they are always trying their best. With this framework, I am able to engage them in self-learning and realign their efforts into solutions that feel safest for them. I believe in self-determination and create an accepting space for all of life's challenges.

I utilize Narrative Therapy fluidly throughout sessions since I have a passion for listening to clients' full story as I establish my therapeutic relationship.

In my practice, I have found CBT interventions effective in allowing for

I utilize a variety of art therapy exercises for people of all ages in my practice. I have

I utilize Narrative Therapy fluidly throughout sessions since I have a passion for listening to clients' story as I establish my therapeutic relationship. I will often reframe the established problem to guide my clients to their own self-discoveries. Narrative Therapy closely aligns with my own personal values of examining someone's strengths separate from what is "wrong" with them. This modality allows me to be conversational and collaborative with my clients as we work towards lasting change.

I utilize a variety of art therapy exercises for people of all ages in my practice. I have found through groups and individual work that it can allow clients to see themselves in new perspectives. With an emphasis on creative communication and not artistic ability, I use a variety of interventions from expressive coloring to complex visual mind mapping. As a creative and visual person myself, I feel art therapy is a great way to share and connect with clients regardless of experience level.

In my practice, I have found CBT interventions effective in allowing for

I utilize a variety of art therapy exercises for people of all ages in my practice. I have found through groups and individual work that it can allow clients to see themselves in new perspectives. With an emphasis on creative communication and not artistic ability, I use a variety of interventions from expressive coloring to complex visual mind mapping. As a creative and visual person myself, I feel art therapy is a great way to share and connect with clients regardless of experience level.

I utilize a variety of art therapy exercises for people of all ages in my practice. I have found through groups and individual work that it can allow clients to see themselves in new perspectives. With an emphasis on creative communication and not artistic ability, I use a variety of interventions from expressive coloring to complex visual mind mapping. As a creative and visual person myself, I feel art therapy is a great way to share and connect with clients regardless of experience level.

In my practice, I have found CBT interventions effective in allowing for clients to reflect on the complex environments they are living in. I work to help my clients better understand their thoughts, emotions, and behavioral landscapes as I support them with finding solutions or closure in difficult situations. Processing childhood trauma or difficult relationships often takes a focus in my work with youth. CBT is helpful as I consider all parts of someone's identity as we move toward change.