Psychotherapist

A psychotherapist is a trained mental health professional who specializes in providing therapy and counselling to individuals, couples, families, or groups. Using evidence-based techniques and approaches, psychotherapists help clients explore and address a wide range of emotional, behavioural, and psychological issues.

Brandy is a Registered Psychotherapist (RP) with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario. She provides virtual psychotherapy from Barrie Ontario. Brandy has over twenty three years’ experience working in addictions and mental health therapy.

Brandy has worked in a diverse range of mental health and addictions settings throughout her career, ranging from residential treatment, to a hospital-based setting, and community outpatient mental health and addictions services.

Brandy has been a full time CBT therapist and team leader in the Ontario Structured Psychotherapy Program for over six years. Brandy has extensive training, knowledge and experience in treating anxiety, depression, trauma, OCD, phobias, panic, social anxiety, and health anxiety. Brandy is passionate about using evidence based therapies like Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) for trauma, Prolonged Exposure Therapy (PE) for trauma, Exposure and Response Prevention ERP) for treating OCD and Exposure therapy for anxiety and phobias.

Brandy is committed to creating a safe, non-judgmental space for people to start their path towards improved wellness or recovery. She is person centered, and trauma informed. She values treating others with dignity, respect, and compassion.

Outside of work, Brandy loves spending time camping and travelling. She loves reading and spending time with her children and dogs.

Learn more about Brandy Whidden, RP.

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