Ellen Brandon Verified Provider
Clinical Social Worker/therapist
About Me
Dr. Ellen Brandon is one candidate for those looking for a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) in New York. She works for the OurHealth network and is based in Albany. She attended a master of social work program at the State University of New York in Albany and graduated in 2014.
She treats adults aged 18 and older, including seniors 65 and older. Dr. Brandon accepts insurance from a limited number of providers, including Medicare. She charges $125 for individual therapy sessions. She works with both individuals and groups.Â
Therapeutic Expertise
Dr. Brandon specializes in LGBTQ+ issues, including assisting bisexual or lesbian individuals. She also has therapeutic expertise in women’s issues. She may use a life coaching approach with some of her clients as she helps them through life transitions.Â
Assisting Clients With Substance Use Disorder (SUD)
If you’re dealing with substance use disorder, Dr. Brandon can help. She uses multiple therapy approaches to help those with drug and other behavioral issues. Techniques include brainspotting, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and mindfulness based therapy (MBCT).Â
Additionally, she uses the emotional freedom technique (EFT).Â
Dr. Brandon offers a free 15-minute consultation to see if she may be a good fit for your needs.Â
Payment Options
Cost
- Individual Session: $110
Insurance Options
- Aetna
- CDPHP
- Medicare
Orientation & Focus
Ages Treated
Modalities
Specialties
- Addiction
- Anxiety
- Behavioral Issues
- Chronic Illness or Pain
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Grief
- Life Coaching
- Life Transitions
- Other
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem
- Sleep and Insomnia
- Stress
- Substance Abuse
- Trauma and PTSD
- Women's Issues
Treatment Options
- Brainspotting
- Clinical Hypnosis
- Coaching
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Compassion Focused Therapy
- Family Therapy
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Person-Centered
- Positive Psychology
- Somatic Psychotherapy
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused