Elena Brand, PhD

I have been working with Dr. Brand for over 8 years and I don't know what I would do without her! Dr. Brand has worked with me through both times of crisis and times of joy. Her professionalism and compassion is second to none. It's easy to book appointments and she is flexible in her scheduling. I enthusiastically refer people to see Dr. Brand, as I know wholeheartedly that she is a class act!

Dr. Brand has been a lifesaver; helping guide me through so many of life’s challenges. She has helped me understand the trauma of my childhood, and how those issues have affected my life as the years have progressed.

She has offered a consistent source of advice, an empathetic and listening ear, and most importantly the willingness to call me out when I’ve gone off course. My life is so much better because of the time I’ve spent with her. I can confidently recommend her for anyone in need of help dealing with the ups and downs that our lives can bring.

Dr. Brand has changed my life significantly for the better. If you have ever thought about going to therapy before, look no further. I would recommend her to anyone I have ever met in my entire life, and I do so regularly. Her compassion for people mixed with her incredible insight on every situation makes her nothing short of amazing. I could not say enough good things about her, and I can confidently say that she has improved my quality of life. She is extremely professional, very flexible, and the nicest, most understanding person I have ever met.

Finding the right therapist can be very challenging, but Dr. Brand has been the perfect fit for me. She is empathetic, insightful and has helped me better understand myself. With her help I have gained the confidence and emotional fortitude to change my own life for the better. No matter what ups and downs I’m going through, I know that when I come to her to discuss it, I will have a much clearer perspective by the end of our session. She is not a therapist that is going to sit across from you and recite standard answers. She is there to truly engage with you and is committed to understanding and helping. I am very grateful to have her in my life.

I've been working with Dr. Elena Brand for the past ten years, after a referral from my trusted family doctor. Prior to working with Dr. Brand, I never lasted with a therapist for more than a year, for a variety of reasons. The two biggest reasons I think Dr. Brand has "worked" well with me? Consistency and professionalism.

After years of interacting with my boundary-less family, I never thought I'd be able to be an active part of the family, much less enjoy family time. Dr. Brand has seen me through a major career change, a big move, and countless family situations that I was unequipped to handle. Her consistency as I rode waves of change was the stability that allowed me to move forward. I also work with a handful of other medical professionals on a regular basis. I am hypersensitive to information being passed between these professionals, which happens after I see each of them. Dr. Brand is always on top of making sure I have given her, and them, written consent to speak with each other, and has always been steadfast in making sure releases are up-to-date.

My family will often say "tell your therapist thank you" because they continue to notice positive changes in me. Therapy is hard work, looking at yourself and the way you interact with the world can be a painful and tearful process. Dr. Brand is truly a gem, and I am lucky to work with her as my therapist.