Laurie Brandt, Psy.D., Certified EMDR Therapist and EMDR Approved Consultant, has been in clinical practice for over 35 years and has presented at international and national conferences.
Dr. Brandt maintains a full-time private practice in San Francisco and Marin offering psychotherapy for anxiety, posttraumatic stress, relational trauma, panic attacks, phobias, depression, chronic health issues, and stress management.Her specialization in trauma recovery applies the method of EMDR to resolving symptoms caused by traumatic experiences. She brings to EMDR a background in somatic therapies, hypnosis, guided imagery, stress-management, self-psychology, cognitive behavioral interventions, couples therapy, and parenting education. A strong knowledge base in the neurobiology of trauma enhances her understanding and utilization of EMDR.
In couples therapy, Dr. Brandt emphasizes the development of communication skills, a strong friendship with intimacy, and a shared vision for the relationship. Her parenting education focuses on understanding each child’s temperament and nurturing the child through the challenges of each developmental stage.