Audrey Brady
I began my career working with at risk youth and later serving and older adults with complex physical, social and mental health issues. I wanted to help marginalized individuals feel respected and heard. I wanted to understand individuals and support them through their issues. Studying psychology, human development and social work honed my skills to do this with evidenced based practices. I have been treating individuals with depression, anxiety, stress, and relationship issues ever since. We begin by unpacking the issues at play. My genuine inquisitiveness often helps individuals uncover their inner beliefs and their inner voice. I promote healthy coping and teach skills to support this. A strong foundation in coping/emotional regulation skills and good self care facilitates the bigger work of integrating a persons values and needs with their decision making and behaviors. When relationship issues are at play, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy is incredibly effective. Client feedback includes individuals being regularly surprised by how well I remember the details of what they have told me. They appreciate being able to have someone highlight patterns previously unnoticed. They describe feeling supported and express appreciation for my sincerity. I hear things like, "I feel more confident handling this now, I feel like I have the tools I need now." Clients can expect someone who is reliable, empathetic, non-judgmental, caring, confidential and highly capable.