About Brandy Poblete-Scaglione
Clientele seen
Young adults (18-24)
Individuals
Adults (25-64)
Seniors (65+)
Treatment approaches
Clinical Supervision and Licensed Supervisors
Culturally Sensitive
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Emotionally Focused
Compassion Focused
Existential
Identity
Gender
Non-binarySexuality
QueerFaith
NonreligiousEthnicity
White
Languages spoken
English
Getting to know Brandy Poblete-Scaglione
Hey, thanks for stopping by to check out my profile. My name is Brandy (she/they), and I am an LMHC seeing patients for virtual care on the weekends and some federal holidays. I presently work full-time for a federal agency, which is why my online private practice presence is kept to weekends and federal holidays at this time.
The world is a very heavy place for those of us in the LGBTQIA+ community, federal and healthcare workers. The beginning of 2025 was rough for many of us. I myself felt listless, unsure how I could have any impact, until I remembered something Mr. Rogers had said about looking for the helpers during hard times... and that's exactly what I went to get my graduate degree for. My life prepared me for times like these. I had to double down instead of feeling like backing down. So here I am, and guess what? Here you are too!
So let me tell you a bit more about my approach as a therapist. My approach has its roots in humanistic practice. Through the utilization of motivational interviewing, socratic questioning, and warm guidance, I work alongside you to build a foundation of trust, then exploration together. Nothing is worse than starting a journey with a faulty compass, so we spend a few sessions here, making sure we are a good fit, you feel like therapy is where you want to be, and that the timing is right. All three of these things have to line up! Without our therapeutic rapport, your motivation, and your time... change will be a pretty hard goal to meet.
I would be a good fit for clients who are looking to try therapy for the first time, are curious about therapy, or are wanting to "try out" therapy for the first time.
I would NOT be a good fit for clients who are looking for structured long-term therapy, looking to have paperwork completed for housing, legal, work, or family needs, ect. Due to my limited availability and virtual-only platform, I do not meet most requirements that these entities require.
What should a new client know about working with you?
I enjoy fostering an informal, laid-back environment in which we can discuss the reasons you are seeking therapy. My goal is to hear, in your own words, what you desire to gain from counseling, the challenges you believe you may be facing, and the areas in which you may be feeling stuck.
I approach most challenges from a Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy approach (CBT), working to help my clients explore the ways they think, feel, and behave. Over some sessions, we will work together to better understand your worldview, your perceptions of the world, and perceptions of self. From here, we can usually begin to see a narrative arise that has been unhelpful or is no longer useful to you.
From here, we begin to explore alternative routes towards your thinking, challenging the scripts that have been handed down to you or that we all pick up while trying to navigate the world. I will introduce you to differing coping tools that you can implement into your life in order to reduce emotional burden. We begin to understand what serves you and what doesn't.
From here, therapy may switch gears into a few other avenues that are now more action-oriented. This is where your curiosity and motivation come in!
There are also times that it may be recommended you seek concurrent psychiatric care (medication management) pending your struggles and severity. There are also times that we may not be a good fit, or I can see you would clinically benefit from a more specific approach that I do not offer. We can discuss all of those at length, and I assist in linking you.
I work to guide my clients through all of these potentials, as my goal is to make sure you are receiving the right level of care at the right time. My experience working inpatient psychiatric, outpatient substance use counseling, and intensive outpatient psychiatric programs assist me in having a more global understanding of client's needs, and I do not shy away from referring clients where they may be better served.
What is your typical process for working with clients?
Typically our first session is our most clinical and formal. We will need to confirm your information, insurance, paperwork and reasons for seeking care. I will complete a more formal intake and be sure to check on your overall safety. I would also like to end our session having a good idea on what you would like to gain from mental health counseling over the next 3 and 6 months.
In our follow-up session I would like to check-in from the intake, see if you have any clarifying questions and then formalize our treatment plan together. Here is where I can discuss the differing avenues of treatment, what those entail and answer your questions. From there we will determine and lock in our future appointments. The therapy that aligns with your treatment plan will depend a lot on your specific concerns, goals and timeline.
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Education and background
Practice names
Education and training
- University of South Florida, Master's in Counselor Education
Professional memberships
- National Board for Certified Counselors
NPI number
1124833520
How soon can I make an appointment with Brandy Poblete-Scaglione?
Generally, Brandy Poblete-Scaglione has appointments available on Zocdoc within 1 week. You can see Brandy Poblete-Scaglione's earliest availability on Zocdoc and make an appointment online.
Is Brandy Poblete-Scaglione accepting new patients?
Brandy Poblete-Scaglione generally accepts new patients on Zocdoc. You can see Brandy Poblete-Scaglione's earliest availability on Zocdoc and schedule an appointment online.
Does Brandy Poblete-Scaglione accept my insurance?
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Can I make an appointment with Brandy Poblete-Scaglione online?
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What are common reasons for patients to see Brandy Poblete-Scaglione?
Brandy Poblete-Scaglione frequently sees patients for New Patient Visit, Pain Management Consultation, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Sleep Problems. You can see other visit reasons for Brandy Poblete-Scaglione on their profile.
What languages does Brandy Poblete-Scaglione speak?
Brandy Poblete-Scaglione speaks English.