Brandeis Shelton, LCSWA

Brandeis Shelton, LCSWA

Licensed Clinical Social Worker Associate | Army Veteran | Ph.D. Candidate in Industrial and Organizational Psychology

Brandeis Shelton is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker Associate (LCSWA), Army veteran, and doctoral candidate in Industrial and Organizational Psychology. She brings a multifaceted perspective to mental health care, integrating clinical social work, behavioral health, leadership, and an understanding of the interpersonal and organizational factors that influence emotional well-being. With more than 10 years of experience supporting adolescents, adults, couples, and families, Brandeis is committed to helping clients develop healthier relationships, strengthen emotional resilience, and navigate life’s challenges with greater confidence and self-awareness.

Brandeis earned her Bachelor of Science in Sociology from Florida State University and her Master of Social Work from Fayetteville State University, with a concentration in Mental Health and Substance Abuse. Her professional background includes individual and family counseling, military and veteran populations, grief and loss, trauma-informed care, anxiety management, emotional regulation, and support for individuals navigating complex life transitions.

Her clinical interests include relationship dynamics, attachment patterns, communication challenges, family systems, boundaries, self-esteem, grief, anxiety, trauma, and the impact of life experiences on emotional and relational well-being. Brandeis recognizes that each individual’s experiences, cultural background, relationships, and environment contribute to how they understand themselves and navigate the world.

As a therapist, Brandeis draws from evidence-based and relational approaches to treatment, incorporating modalities and interventions such as:

• Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT): Supporting emotional regulation, distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness, and mindfulness..

• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Helping clients recognize and reframe unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors..

• Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT): Exploring emotional needs, attachment patterns, and connection within relationships..

• The Gottman Method: Strengthening communication, managing conflict, and fostering healthier intimate relationships..

• Structural Family Therapy: Examining family dynamics, relational boundaries, roles, and patterns of interaction..

• Solution-Focused Therapy: Identifying strengths, building on existing resources, and establishing meaningful goals for change..

Brandeis approaches therapy through a collaborative, culturally responsive, and strengths-based lens. She believes meaningful therapeutic work begins with understanding the individual beyond the presenting concern. Her approach emphasizes creating a supportive, nonjudgmental environment where clients feel heard, respected, and empowered to explore difficult experiences and develop practical strategies for growth.

As an Army veteran, Brandeis also brings an appreciation for the unique experiences of military personnel, veterans, and their families, including the challenges associated with identity, relationships, leadership, adjustment, and transitions. Her doctoral studies in Industrial and Organizational Psychology further inform her interest in the relationship between individual well-being, interpersonal dynamics, leadership, and the environments in which people live and work.

Ultimately, Brandeis believes therapy is not simply about addressing what is wrong; it is also about recognizing strengths, understanding patterns, building healthier connections, and creating opportunities for lasting change. She is dedicated to meeting clients where they are while helping them move toward greater emotional wellness, self-understanding, and meaningful relationships.