Logan Brantley (she/hers)

Hi & welcome! My name is Logan Brantley (she/hers) I am a licensed psychotherapist practicing in CA, DC, VA, MD, TX and IL. Born and raised in NC, I now live in Southern California and have 5 years experience living in the heart of Washington DC. As a trauma and resiliency expert with 8+ years of specialized expertise, I am committed to helping you build a healthier, more curious relationship your Self. I help empower women to locate themselves in the dance between self-agency and showing up for others. I specialize in working with people grappling with past stories of trauma, conflicting generational views and the grief and beauty that can come in role / life transitions (like getting married, becoming a mom, or going off to school). Educated by extensive holistic training, I provide a space that honors both the science of our brain-body connection, as well as the artful pacing of meaningful healing. Through this contained and creative space you can feel seen and supported while moving through your unique lived experience. Whether we're working together to cultivate self-confidence, or helping you recreate your life after trauma, I look forward to hearing more about your story! About me: In my spare time, I love cuddling with my dog Nala, watching movies, relaxing by the beach, having a glass of wine or tea with a friend and enjoying sunsets with my partner. I am passionate about the lasting positive effects of expressive arts approach and am currently working on an Expressive Arts PhD degree from The European Graduate School. I find great appreciation for being a student of others and am also an adjunct professor at Bastyr University in San Diego. Offerings: - Virtual & in-person individual therapy for teens and adults - Seasonal group therapy (next cohort in Fall) - Clinical supervision Experience: - I have special experience working to empower folks experiencing systems of oppression such as poverty, institutionalized racism, and intergenerational trauma. I have worked in Child Advocacy Centers, schools, non-profits, group and private practices. - LCSW credential refers to Licensed Clinical Social Worker and indicates a licensed mental health professional who has earned a Master's degree and is able to practice as an independent Psychotherapist in California. - Expressive Arts post-graduate degree, working towards dissertation completion to gain a PhD credential in Expressive Arts Therapy. - Trauma-informed Care Certificate - year long certification in trauma-informed care - PSI Perinatal Mood Disorder Training 1 & 2 - certificate from Postpartum Support International in working with perinatal mood disorder - Somatic Parts-Work Part 1 & 2 - intensive certification on combing the therapeutic skills of body-based somatic experiencing techniques and Internal Family Systems techniques - Live Child-centered Play Therapy trainings - conference and real-time training on providing play therapy to children with live feedback from supervising facilitator - MUSC Trauma-focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Certificate - training in TF-CBT protocol - Currently working towards PC-CARE training level 3 to provide parent coaching, TBA