Dr. Brandt specializes in the treatment of anxiety, OCD, and related disorders from a cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) perspective informed by developmental and multicultural theories.

She has had specialized training in Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT)/mindfulness-based therapies, and Cognitive Behavioral Intervention for Tics (CBITS). Dr. Brandt is a certified therapist and trainer in Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT), and is also certified in the adaptation for Toddlers (PCIT-T). 

Dr. Brandt received her PhD in Clinical Psychology from Central Michigan University and completed her pre-doctoral clinical internship and postdoctoral fellowship at the UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior and Mattel Children’s Hospital.

Formerly a tenured Associate Professor in Clinical Psychology, Dr. Brandt has taught in a variety of clinical areas, published numerous research articles and book chapters, and regularly presents at national and international conferences. Her scholarly work focuses on improving the access and quality of mental health services for underserved youth. 

Dr. Brant is bilingual in Spanish and regularly conducts outreach within Latinx communities across the state of Oregon.