Brandy Bower

LPC
Accepting Clients

I hold a Master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and have been working with clients since 2021.

Licensed Professional Counselor in Norfolk, VA

Services
  • Individual

About My Clients

My clients don't fit into one box. Some have tried therapy before and it didn't click. Some are first-timers who are nervous but ready. Some are in the middle of something big — a loss, a shift, a version of themselves they don't recognize. Some look fine on the outside but are quietly exhausted on the inside. And some are young people figuring out who they are in a world that feels very loud. Whoever you are, whatever brought you here — I'm proud of you for taking the first step.

My Background and Approach

My approach draws from Person-Centered therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and mindfulness — but what that looks like in practice is less textbook and more tailored to you. Some people need tools and strategies. Some people just need to feel genuinely heard for the first time in a long time. Most people need both, and we figure that out together. I show up as a real person. I'm warm, honest, occasionally funny, and always in your corner. You won't find me blank-faced or judgmental. You will find someone who is genuinely invested in your story and rooting for you, every step of the way.

My Personal Beliefs and Interests

Here's what I believe: therapy is nothing without relationship. Before we dive into anything else, we build that first. Trust isn't assumed — it's earned, and I take that seriously. From there, everything moves at your pace, in your direction. This is your process, and I mean that. I'm not going to show up with a rigid agenda or push you somewhere you're not ready to go. That said — I will challenge you. Gently, honestly, and always with your growth in mind. Think of it less as being pushed and more as having someone who believes in what you're capable of, even when you're not sure you do yet.

Techniques I Use

Specialties
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) Person-Centered (Rogerian)
Other Techniques
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Somatic Therapy: Body-Based Healing for Emotional Trauma
  • Person-Centered (Rogerian)
  • Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)

Issues I Treat

Specialties
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Self-Esteem Women's Issues
Other Issues
  • Aging Concerns
  • Anger Issues
  • Anxiety
  • Body Image Issues
  • Burnout
  • Depression
  • Divorce
  • Family Conflict
  • LGBTQ-Friendly Therapists
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self-Esteem
  • Self-Harm
  • Teen Issues
  • Women's Issues
Insurance Plans Accepted
  • Aetna
  • Cigna
  • Oscar
  • Optum
  • Oxford Health Plan
  • United Healthcare
  • Carelon Behavioral Health
  • Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield
I offer online counseling in the following states:

At A Glance

  • Experience: 5 years of practice
  • Languages: English

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