Brandy Terry , LMHC

Brandy Terry holds a Master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling and is licensed in Utah as an LMHC - Licensed Mental Health Counselor. With 12 years of experience in the mental health field, she has developed a broad skill set working with individuals, couples, parents, and whole families. Over the years she has focused on trauma treatment, substance abuse interventions, attachment and family dynamics, and grief and loss, building practical strategies to support clients through difficult transitions and painful history.

Her therapeutic stance emphasizes a compassionate, empathetic presence paired with direct honesty. She aims to create a dependable, welcoming space where clients can identify the changes they want to make and explore how to overcome current obstacles. Brandy believes people are doing the best they can and that therapeutic work often helps them move from where they are toward where they want to be.

Outside of clinical work she remains grounded by a desire to help others, her dog Coda, and a creative spirit. A native Utah resident with experience both inside and outside the LDS church, she also facilitates a parenting group that reaches families in need and finds that work deeply fulfilling.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Options

Brandy often integrates Attachment-Based Therapy into her work, focusing on how early relationships shape current emotional patterns and helping clients build more secure connections in their present relationships. She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and to develop practical skills for managing anxiety, depression, and stress. In addition, Client-Centered Therapy guides her approach by prioritizing the client's perspective and supporting self-directed growth through empathy and nonjudgmental listening.

Finding the right approach is part of the collaborative process. Brandy works with clients to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting strategies over time as progress unfolds and circumstances change.

Online therapy with Brandy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, making it easier for clients to engage from home, work, or while traveling. These options help accommodate different schedules, comfort levels, and communication styles, allowing therapists and licensed professionals to focus on meaningful, consistent work without requiring the same commute or time commitments as in-person care.