Meet Virna brandofino

Individual & Family Counselor, MA, LAC

SPECIALTIES

  • Anxiety & Stress Management (Children, Teens & Adults)

  • Trauma-Informed Care

  • Emotional & Mood Regulation

  • School & Behavioral Challenges

  • Blended Families & Family Transitions

  • Identity & Cultural Concerns

  • Relationship & Couples Counseling


Virna’s Approach

Virna has a heart for people and helping them over come life’s challenges. She easily connects with her clients whether it is a teenager, young adult, older adult or a couple and works with them to achieve their goals. She integrates evidence-based practices, including:

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

  • Solution-Focused Therapy

  • Trauma-informed care

  • Nurtured Heart

  • Trauma Focused-CBT trained

Virna has over 20 years of experience working with youth and families to overcome toxic relationships, trauma, behavioral problems and mental health issues. Virna loves working with families and using the strengths based approach, Nurtured Heart, to help the families to understand one another and heal.

Virna is Bilingual and can offer services in English and Spanish. She recognizes the important role that culture, race, ethnicity, and religion play in one’s identity. Virna offers a safe and supportive space for her clients to fully explore and gain insight into who they are.


“Nothing is impossible. The word itself says, ‘I’m possible!’” ― Audrey Hepburn

“Nothing is impossible. The word itself says, ‘I’m possible!’” ― Audrey Hepburn


Who Virna Works With

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