Brandy Mays-Cancino, LCSW, CA | Psychotherapist

About Brandy Mays-Cancino

Focus areas

Anxiety

LGBTQ+ Counseling

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Counseling

Bereavement / Grief Counseling

Life Transition

Suicidal Tendencies

Depression

Personality Disorder

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)

Adults (25-64)

Individuals

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Expressive Arts

Dialectical (DBT)

Family Systems

Emotionally Focused

Feminist

Identity

Gender

Female

Ethnicity

Black or African American

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Brandy Mays-Cancino

Hello My Brandy Mays-Cancino, LCSW. I hold my master's in Social work. With a B.A. in psychology with a minor in gender studies. I have had the privilege to work in the mental health field for over 10 years. I specialize in doing trauma work with individuals, groups, and families. I utilize a variety of modalities such as CBT and DBT. I enjoy spending time with my family and friends. I enjoy traveling and going camping. I also enjoy Music, Art, and writing as hobbies. I look forward to working with you … take care. My approach I’m very client-center focused and strength-based. I utilize solution-focused therapy, CBT, CBT-trauma focused, mindfulness, DBT, Psycho-dynamic, and reality therapy. I also utilize a holistic twist for individuals who are open to holistic methods within therapy vs. traditional clinical framework. I will focus on the individual and emphasize certain aspects including gender and racial identity due to my knowledge in these areas. I also have experience working with the LBGTQIA community as well. I also enjoy using creative forms of self-expression as tools for coping and managing mental health such as music, Art, and writing. My focus I typically work with clients ranging from children to adults. I typically work with clients presenting with symptoms of Depression, Anxiety, trauma, and PTSD. They are typically individuals struggling with managing their daily functioning in the home, work school, and community setting. They also tend to experience issues within their relationships due to their mental health. They may suffer from low self-esteem and negative thinking. I also typically work with clients in crisis who experience Suicidal ideation or engage in self-harming behaviors or addiction. My communication style The tone I provide is a strength-based approach and self-determination. I am compassionate, and I try to always empower my clients to take an active role in their own therapy.

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Popular visit reasons

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Mood Swings

Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD)

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Therapy

Worry

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Mood Swings

Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD)

Education and background

Practice names

Rula Health - L.A. West

Education and training

Loma Linda University Medical Center, Master's in Social Work

NPI number

1629484605

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Brandy Mays-Cancino works with Rula Health - L.A. West.

What are common reasons for patients to see Brandy Mays-Cancino?

Brandy Mays-Cancino frequently sees patients for Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Depression, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Brandy Mays-Cancino on their profile.