Samantha Brannen, LCSW, MO | Psychotherapist

What patients are saying

Overall rating

5.00

About Samantha Brannen

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)

Individuals

Adults (25-64)

Seniors (65+)

Identity

Gender

Non-binary

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Samantha Brannen

My name is Sam Brannen, PhD, LCSW, and I am a licensed clinical social worker. My approach to therapy is cognitive behavioral, transactional, and hypnotherapy as required by the specific case, information, and clientele. My focus is on providing individual treatment to individuals experiencing trauma, PTSD, gender identity issues, depression, anxiety, and general wellness concerns. My approach As mentioned above, my principal means of providing therapy is what I would call transactional and supportive cognitive behavioral therapy or dialectical behavioral therapy. I am an experienced hypnotherapist and use this when a case dictates it and upon request. My focus I am comfortable treating a wide range of issues with a varied clientele base. I currently provide only individual therapy. I find telehealth to be a valuable resource for the provision of behavioral health services. My communication style I like to think of myself as supportive, inquisitive, interactive, and transactional, yet I can use gentle persuasion (confrontation) when needed within a session. My journey to mental healthcare I received my MSW in 1977 and my PhD in Social Work from The University of Texas at Austin in 1994. I have experience in forensic, psychiatric, inpatient, military, primary care settings, as well as private practice. As it may be obvious, I have been practicing for about 47 years and vastly enjoy the work with which I am engaged. My goals for you I believe goal-setting is a joint venture between the client and provider. Consequently, I share this process with individual clients and seek their approval prior to initiating any treatment. My first session with you In my first session, I like to review the reason for referral, lay out ground rules, establish rapport, and set goals and limitations of the treatment process for which the individual has been referred to me.

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Popular visit reasons

Addiction Follow Up

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Childhood Trauma

Depression

Mood Swings

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Therapy

Addiction Follow Up

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Childhood Trauma

Depression

Education and background

Practice names

Rula Health - Missouri

Education and training

The University of Texas at Austin, PhD in Social Work

NPI number

1043353089

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5.00

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What practice does Samantha Brannen work with?

Samantha Brannen works with Rula Health - Missouri.

What are common reasons for patients to see Samantha Brannen?

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