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- relationship concerns
- self esteem work
- ADHD support
About Brandy
Brandy Westerfield, Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), holds a Kentucky LCSW and has 15 years of outpatient practice experience. She works with people on relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self-esteem, and ADHD using approaches she describes in plain terms. Her practice emphasizes unconditional positive regard and a gentle, practical focus on building emotional tools rather than making sessions about the therapist.
Westerfield helps people navigate relationship conflict, infidelity recovery, and problems around intimacy. She addresses early life wounds such as abandonment, attachment issues, and family of origin problems. She also supports work on codependency, communication problems, blended family stress, and caregiver strain.
Her stated method is pragmatic and goal-oriented. She favors cognitive behavior techniques and motivational interviewing to change patterns and boost motivation. She also names EMDR and the Gottman Method for relationship work, paired with humor and straightforward planning to grow skills and confidence.
Westerfield says she focuses on clients' strengths while acknowledging common fears about shame and revisiting painful memories. Sessions aim to build an emotional toolbox with concrete strategies for everyday life. She keeps the tone gentle and prefers not to make sessions about herself.
People who want direct, practical help with relationship problems, self-esteem, ADHD-related challenges, or trauma may find her approach fits. Sessions are led in English and she practices under her Kentucky LCSW credential.
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Therapeutic approaches and how online sessions support them
She names cognitive behavioral techniques as one approach. This involves identifying unhelpful thought and behavior patterns and practicing small changes to improve mood and daily functioning. It is commonly used for self-esteem, anxiety, and behavioral patterns related to ADHD.She also uses motivational interviewing to boost readiness for change. This method uses focused conversation to build internal motivation and clarify personal goals, which can help with issues like motivation, codependency, and making changes after relationship challenges.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which techniques fit their goals and preferences. Treatment can be adjusted over time based on how clients respond and what they want to focus on.
Confirm the session formats offered before booking. Practical benefits of online sessions include easier scheduling around work and family obligations, shorter check-ins when needed, and options that reduce travel time. These aspects can make regular sessions easier to maintain while working on relationships, trauma responses, self-esteem, or ADHD-related strategies.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Kentucky
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What issues does she address?
She works with relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related problems, self-esteem issues, and ADHD. Additional focus areas include abandonment, attachment issues, codependency, and family of origin problems.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses a practical, gentle style that emphasizes building an emotional toolbox. She prefers concise sessions that focus on the client's needs rather than the therapist's experiences.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 15 years of professional outpatient therapy experience.
What credential does she hold and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Kentucky and practices under that credential.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients supported?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions billed?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin scheduling with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988.