
Hello, I'm Brandy.
Brandy is a Trauma-informed Psychotherapist and Licensed Mental Health Counselor Associate (LMHC-A) and Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) on the Carmel Therapy Team; licensed in Indiana and Illinois. She specializes in providing both virtual Trauma-informed Psychotherapy services to adults and teens.​ ​​Brandy is a trauma-informed therapist at Carmel Therapy Network who provides compassionate, honest, and evidence-based psychotherapy through telehealth. She works with adults and adolescents and is known for her authentic presence, emotional attunement, and ability to balance warmth with direct, thoughtful insight. ​
Brandy specializes in working with individuals experiencing anxiety disorders, trauma and PTSD, emotional dysregulation, low self-esteem, body image concerns, and relationship challenges. She also supports clients navigating chronic stress, burnout, people-pleasing patterns, perfectionism, identity exploration, and difficulty setting boundaries. Her work is grounded in understanding how past experiences and nervous system responses influence current emotions and behaviors. Brandy uses modalities such as polyvagal theory, IFS, CBT, I-CBT, DBT, ACT, guided imagery, and somatic therapy. ​
Brandy provides trauma-informed therapy for anxiety, including generalized anxiety, social anxiety, and panic symptoms. She also works with childhood trauma, relational trauma, and complex trauma, offering a paced and collaborative approach that prioritizes safety, trust, and regulation. Sessions focus on increasing emotional awareness, strengthening coping skills, and developing healthier patterns in relationships.
Clients often seek Brandy out for support with attachment wounds, communication difficulties, self-worth concerns, and relational distress. She works collaboratively with clients to identify unhelpful patterns, build emotional resilience, and foster greater confidence and clarity.​ ​​​
Insurance Accepted:
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Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield BCBS
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AETNA ​
She also accepts Private Pay for those who may have an out of-network insurance plan. Brandy charges $175 per intake and $150 per one hour session with couples, teens, or adults. Please Note: We are currently unable to accept HIP, Pathway, Medicare and Medicaid plans.

Brandy's Specialties
Her specialties in providing care for those experiencing:
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ADHD/ADD
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Adjustment
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Anxiety & Panic, including GAD
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Bipolar Dx
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Body-image struggles and relationship with body
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Mood Disorders and Dysregulation
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Nervous System Regulation
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Emotion Identification & Coping
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Highly Sensitive People (HSP)
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Obsessive Compulsive Disorders (OCD)
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Trauma Processing
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C/PTSD & Trauma disorders
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Brandy offers a complimentary 15-minute consultation call to ensure you are a good fit prior to starting services.
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About Brandy Kirk, LPC(IL), LMHC-A(IN)
Hi there, and welcome, I’m so glad that you're here. Everyone has a different path that they walk in life. If you’ve been carrying invisible wounds for a long time, then you know that healing is not about “just getting over it”- it’s about feeling safe enough to explore your story, finding the language for what’s been an unspeakable burden, and building a life that is worth living for you. Experiencing trauma can shape how you see yourself and it can influence how safe you feel in the world. My work is dedicated to helping others overcome the challenges of trauma by empowering them to build their confidence, trust, and happiness.
In our work together, nothing is off-limits. You can bring your whole self, including your thoughts, feelings, and memories that you’ve never been able to share. I approach therapy by meeting you where you are and tailoring the therapeutic environment to meet your needs. Therapy with me is grounded in empathy, non-judgment, and human connection.
If you're feeling stuck, overwhelmed by your own thoughts, or wondering if things can truly change- I want you to know that healing is possible. I will walk with you through the darkest and most tangled parts of your experience. You don't have to navigate this alone. If you would like to take the next step toward support, I'm here whenever you're ready.
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Favorite Self-Care Activities Currently:
Going for long walks along the beach, painting in the sun, exploring new restaurants in Chicago, and diving deep into thriller TV shows and movies on rainy days, Additionally, I love traveling to new places and so far this year I have been to Cancun, St. Louis, Minneapolis, Kenosha and have trips scheduled to explore the Upper Peninsula.
Books I am Currently Reading and Why:
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Book 1: I'm Glad my Mom Died by Jennette McCurdy
I have been wanting to read this since it came out. I finally started it three days ago and am almost finished with it already. This book depicts a realistic view of how eating disorders can control your life, your view of self, and your view of others. I find the book to be relatable in that I struggled with an eating disorder that led me to seek therapy and eventually, led me to becoming a psychotherapist. The book highlights the underlying feelings that happen when experiencing repeated abuse from the person that you trust and love more than anyone: your mother, and the processing that has to occur when you realize that this person was actually causing you harm throughout your life.
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Book 2: The Whore of New York: A Confession by Liara Roux
This book is about a sex worker and political organizer that lives in New York City. Liara is part of the LGBTQIA+ community and has known it since they were young. The story depicts a young Liara and how they overcame religious trauma, physical, sexual, and narcissistic abuse in relationships, and how they came to the decision to become a sex worker. The story begins with a young Liara who experiences cluster headaches and what this could mean for her mental health and ends with an adult Liara who begins to seek out therapy for the experiences she's encountered throughout her life. I am almost finished with this book as well and it's a breath of fresh air for anyone who has ever felt misunderstood by others.
Book 3: I'm Thinking of Ending Things by Iain Reid
Before reading the book, I watched the movie first. I was extremely perplexed by the movie and the debate that was occurring about what the main character was struggling with so I just had to start the book. This book is a psychological thriller told by the girlfriend of a character named Jake. The girlfriend has only known Jake for a few weeks before Jake decides to take her to meet his family. During this time, the girlfriend consistently weighs the pros and cons about ending the relationship between her and Jake. That's all of the details I can give regarding what happens in the book. It's a great book so far and a warm welcome to a fictional read vs the non-fictional reads that I am currently reading.
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