Dr. Brown’s Approach to Therapy
Dr. Brown’s approach – to work and life- is sprinkled with humor, compassion, curiosity, and direct feedback. She celebrates neurodiversity and understands what it is like to experience the world from a unique lens. Her ultimate goal in therapy and assessment is to develop a safe and trusting relationship with those she works with.
Dr. Brown is also known to be thorough and unconditional in her care for others. In therapy, she tailors her sessions to each client’s needs, using evidence-based strategies like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and mindfulness, along with creative methods like play and art. She values a holistic approach, integrating physiological and psychological practices to promote overall well-being. Please see specific areas of expertise below.
Education
North Carolina State University – M.S., Ph.D.
Western Kentucky University – B.A.
Specialty Training/Certifications
PCIT (In-training)
Specialty Areas
- Children/Adolescents (ages 5-17)
- Anxiety/OCD
- Selective Mutism
- ADHD
- Autism
- Depression
- Adults (ages 18+)
- Anxiety/OCD
- Depression
- ADHD
- Autism
- Grief
- Parenting
- Behavior Management Coaching
Treatment Modalities
- CBT
- DBT
- Mindfulness
- PCIT (In-training)
Assessment:
- Autism (ages 2+)
- ADHD (ages 4+)
- Anxiety/Mood/Selective Mutism (ages 4+)
- Learning Disabilities (ages 6+)
More about Dr. Brown
Hobbies/Interests
When Dr. Brown is not working, she is a “hobby hopper” and enjoys painting, music and songwriting, crafting, walking outdoors, playing video games with friends, playing with her cats, reading about critters, and spending time with her family.
Favorite Resources
For OCD: “What To Do When Your Brain Gets Stuck” (Workbook), Overcoming Unwanted Intrusive Thoughts by Dr. Sally Winston & Dr. Martin Seif
For ADHD/Executive Functioning: Smart but Scattered by Dr. Peg Dawson & Dr. Richard Guare, Any clear and labeled bins, Positive reinforcement charts
