Tandra Brown

Areas of focus

Her primary specialties include:

• Anxiety

• Depression

• LGBTQIA+ issues

• Stress management

• Grief and loss

• Trauma

She also works with ADHD, bipolar disorder, OCD, family and relationship issues, anger management, panic disorders, maternal mental health, women's issues, PTSD, infertility, and transgender issues.

Therapy approach

Her style is described as empowering, affirming, and solution-oriented. She uses a range of approaches, including:

• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

• Trauma-Focused CBT

• Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)

• Motivational Interviewing

• Solution-Focused Brief Therapy

• Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy

• Interpersonal Psychotherapy

• Strength-Based and Relational approaches

Her overall philosophy emphasizes identifying underlying concerns and harmful thought patterns while developing healthier coping skills, emotional awareness, self-compassion, and resilience.

Background & credentials

• Education: MSW from Howard University School of Social Work

• Licenses: LCSW in Maryland; LICSW in Washington, DC

• Languages: English

• Identity: Black/African descent, cisgender woman

Insurance

She accepts several insurance plans, including Aetna, CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna, Carelon Behavioral Health, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, and Ascension.

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Tandra Brown is particularly well suited for someone looking for an affirming, supportive therapist with substantial experience in anxiety, depression, trauma, LGBTQIA+ concerns, and stress, especially for BIPOC clients. Her approach combines practical, solution-focused work with trauma-informed and cognitive-behavioral techniques.