Brandais Gary, LPC

Brandais Gary is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Pennsylvania with 10 years of clinical experience. She works with individuals facing challenges related to LGBT concerns, self-esteem, career development, depression, coping with life changes, and eating and food-related issues, and offers additional focus on attachment issues, autism and Asperger syndrome, avoidant personality traits, body image, caregiver stress, family problems, guilt and shame, impulsivity, panic disorder, and related multicultural concerns.

Brandais aims to create a warm, casual, and open space where people can share thoughts and feelings without judgment. She emphasizes support, encouragement, and practical strategies designed to empower clients as they make changes and pursue goals. Her practice integrates evidence-informed approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy to address symptoms, build skills, and clarify priorities.

Brandais offers appointments across multiple remote formats including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, with session times available roughly between 7:00 AM and 11:00 PM to accommodate varied schedules. She is licensed only in Pennsylvania and is therefore available to work with clients located in that state. Brandais welcomes the opportunity to support individuals through transitions, identity-related concerns, and emotional challenges.

Therapeutic Approaches and Remote Care

Brandais uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients identify and reframe unhelpful thoughts and develop practical coping strategies. CBT is often useful for managing symptoms of depression, anxiety, and problems that interfere with daily functioning.

She also integrates Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills to teach emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness - tools that can be helpful for intense emotions, impulsivity, and relationship challenges. Additionally, Solution-Focused Therapy is used to clarify goals and build on existing strengths, helping clients make concrete changes in a shorter time frame when appropriate.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Brandais works with each person to assess needs, goals, and preferences and tailors techniques accordingly, adapting methods as progress and priorities evolve.

Online therapy with Brandais offers flexibility for people balancing work, family, and other commitments. Video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging allow sessions to fit varied schedules and communication styles, making it easier to maintain consistent care and apply new skills between appointments.