Brandie Cole, LCSW-S
Manchaca,TX
Summary
Dynamic and highly qualified mental health clinician specializing in sexual trauma assessment and treatment, with a proven track record of effectively supporting military personnel and their families in resilience and trauma recovery. Expertise includes direct clinical practice, development of adult education curricula, and innovative program design tailored to military needs. Passionate about integrating evidence-based practices into holistic treatment approaches that promote healing and growth.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Psychotherapist/Owner
Brandie Cole Psychotherapy, PLLC (Private Practice)
Austin, TX
03.2015 - Current
- Provides individual, couples, and group therapy (specializing in sexual and first responder trauma)
- Utilizes evidence-based treatment modalities (EMDR, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Brief Solution-Focused, Attachment focused)
- Wrote curriculum and led workshops on mental health topics, promoting awareness and coping mechanisms within the military community and their families.
- Provided crisis intervention services, effectively managing high-stress situations with clients.
- Mentored junior therapists, enhancing their clinical skills and therapeutic approaches through supervision.
Social Worker
Austin Travis County Integral Care (Mobile Crisis Outreach Team)
Austin, TX
02.2014 - 01.2015
- Provided crisis intervention services to clients in the community experiencing suicidal ideation, homicidal ideations, and/or psychosis
- Assisted clients with resource referral and linkage to permanent therapeutic services in their community
Social Worker
DaVita
Austin, TX
09.2013 - 02.2014
- Provided case management services to patients receiving dialysis treatment
- Provided individual therapy
Social Work Case Manager
Texas Army National Guard
Austin, TX
11.2012 - 09.2013
- Worked as part of an interdisciplinary team that provided case management services for soldiers going through Medical Evaluation Boards and for soldiers with current duty restrictions
- Made determinations about soldiers’ functional status based upon behavioral health diagnosis and MOS
- Lead coordination of services amongst Texas National Guard departments and non-military related providers in regards to individual soldier’s needs
- Victim advocate and solo liaison between Medical Evaluation Board team and the Sexual Harassment/Assault Response and Prevention program (assigned by the ATAG)
- Supervised a behavioral health team of civilian paraprofessionals and military personnel
- Provided crisis intervention to soldiers experiencing suicidal/homicidal ideation
Social Work Fellow
Veteran Affairs
Waco, TX
08.2012 - 11.2012
- Worked as part of an interdisciplinary team providing psychosocial rehabilitation services to veterans with serious mental illness and/or substance abuse disorders
- Lead social skills training groups on inpatient units
- Provided various individual therapeutic interventions and case management services
- Provided PTSD Coping Skills group and In Vivo Process group to combat veterans in the inpatient PTSD Rehabilitation and Recovery Program
Social Work Intern
Veteran Affairs
Temple, TX
01.2012 - 05.2012
- Provided individual therapeutic interventions to veterans and their spouses in an outpatient clinic
- Co-led multiple psycho-education and Cognitive Processing Therapy groups
- Performed biopsychosocial assessments
- PTSD Clinical Team
Family Assistance Center Specialist
Texas Army National Guard
Austin, TX
10.2009 - 07.2011
- Provided information and referral services to service members and their families during all stages of their deployment cycle
- Sole state liaison for the Texas Family Support Foundation emergency financial assistance program and State Family Program
Education
MSSW -
The University of Texas
Austin, TX05.2012
BSW - undefined
The University of Texas
Austin, TX12.2006
Skills
- Adult education curriculum writer
- Public speaking
- Online and in-person instruction
- Crisis intervention
Certification
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Texas, Louisiana, Indiana, & Michigan
- EMDR Approved Consultant, EMDRIA (1 of 2,611 in the world)
Timeline
Psychotherapist/Owner
Brandie Cole Psychotherapy, PLLC (Private Practice)
03.2015 - Current
Social Worker
Austin Travis County Integral Care (Mobile Crisis Outreach Team)
02.2014 - 01.2015
Social Worker
DaVita
09.2013 - 02.2014
Social Work Case Manager
Texas Army National Guard
11.2012 - 09.2013
Social Work Fellow
Veteran Affairs
08.2012 - 11.2012
Social Work Intern
Veteran Affairs
01.2012 - 05.2012
Family Assistance Center Specialist
Texas Army National Guard
10.2009 - 07.2011
BSW - undefined
The University of Texas
MSSW -
The University of Texas
Honors/Memberships
EMDR International Association, 2018-Present, Member of the Eta Tau chapter of the Phi Alpha Honor Society, 2012, National Association of Social Workers, 2012-Present
Commander's Award for Public Service
U.S. Army civilian award for non-employees who provide significant, substantial contributions or achievements that greatly benefit an Army mission, activity, or command, recognizing service beyond normal duty for the military