Dr. Brown’s Approach to Therapy
Dr. Brown specializes in working with children, adolescents, and families, offering psychological and psychoeducational evaluations, therapy, and behavior management. She also enjoys working with adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), ADHD, OCD, anxiety, and mood disorders.
Dr. Brown is dedicated to helping parents understand and manage their child’s behavior, empowering them to enhance their child’s well-being. Her therapy approach is compassionate, empathetic, and tailored to each client’s needs, using evidence-based strategies like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) 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.
Education
North Carolina State University – M.S., Ph.D.
Western Kentucky University – B.A.
Specialty Training/Certifications
PCIT (In-training)
Specialty Areas
- Autism
- OCD and Anxiety
- ADHD
- ODD
Treatment Modalities
- CBT
- DBT
- Mindfulness
- PCIT (In-training)
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
