Trauma Therapy with Brandee, PLLC
Trauma Therapy with Brandee, PLLC
Brandee Mertz, LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
I offer a variety of different treatment modalities, with a specialization in trauma and evidence-based treatments for PTSD. My clinical career and experience thus far has consisted of working in a child advocacy center supporting children and families affected by trauma and abuse, as well as working for the state as a behavioral health therapist supporting adults with severe mental illness and substance use. Prior to my clinical career I worked with people with developmental disabilities for over 6 years. Therapy is not “one-size-fits-all”. I utilize an integrative and holistic approach to mental health that combines various therapeutic techniques to help improve a person’s mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual wellbeing.
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Trauma Therapy & other Treatments
Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART)
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Cognitive Processing Therapy for PTSD (CPT)
Alternatives for Families Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (AF-CBT)
Gestalt Therapy
Somatic Processing & Therapy
**All services are offered both in person and via telehealth within the state North Dakota.
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Evidence-based Treatments for Kids
Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART)
Alternatives for Families Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (AF-CBT)
Parent Children Interaction Therapy (PCIT)
Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)
Advanced Trauma Informed Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Trafficking and/or Commercial Sexual Exploitation (TF-CBT CSEC)
Honoring Children, Mending the Circle (HCMC): Applying TF-CBT with American Indian & Alaska Native Youth and Families
Child and Family Traumatic Stress Intervention (CFTSI)
Structured Psychotherapy for Adolescents Responding to Chronic Stress (SPARCS)
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Problematic Sexual Behaviors- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
TF-CBT for Preschool and School-Age Children with Problematic Sexual Behavior Related to Trauma
Problematic Sexual Behaviors Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (PSB-CBT) for ages 7-12 and their families
Problematic Sexual Behaviors Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (PSB-CBT): Group Treatment for ages 13-14 and their families
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Other Trainings & Treatment Modalities
Trauma-Informed Care for LGBTQ+ Children, Youth, and Families
TF-CBT Application for Youth with Complex Trauma
TF-CBT Application for young kids
TF-CBT Application for groups
Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Via Telehealth: Advanced Topics and Techniques
First-Episode Psychosis (FEP)
The American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) level of care assessments- standardized guidelines for developing level of care recommendations and treatment plans for patients with addiction and co-occurring conditions
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Professional Training Topics & Presentations
Problematic Sexual Behaviors & developmentally appropriate sexual behaviors
Past presentations for BPS schools, New England Public School grades K-12, Jamestown Area Childcare Services & daycares at Lord of Life Lutheran Church & more
Crisis Intervention
Past presentations for UMary Social Work students
Other training topics: Evidence-based treatments for trauma & PTSD
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Training Presentations
Abuse Prevention Education, Child abuse signs & mandated reporting
Past presentations at Church of St Anne, St. Joseph’s Church, Youth Empowering Social Status (YESS) Group & more
Spoke on Studio 701 KX News
CE-CERT: Components for Enhancing Clinician Experience and Reducing Trauma
Training topics: Secondary traumatic stress, compassion fatigue, burnout & building resiliency
**Fees for presentations and trainings depend on the specific topic and the duration of time needed.
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Supervision & Employment
Provides clinical supervision individually and in groups for Licensed Master Social Workers (LMSW’s)
Remote employment opportunities
**Percentages/wages vary based on experience.
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Trauma
Trauma is a distressing event that causes an emotional response or trauma symptoms that negatively impact an individual's ability to cope and/or function.
Trauma is not just about the traumatic event itself, but also the individual's subjective experience of it. What one person finds traumatic, another might not.
It can affect a person's sense of safety, self-esteem, and ability to form healthy relationships and attachments.
Trauma therapy is a specialized form of counseling designed to help individuals process and heal from trauma. It focuses on addressing the emotional, psychological, and physical impacts of trauma and aims to reduce symptoms while also promoting resilience and coping skills.
Rates & Insurance
Insurance Options:
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Medicaid
Medicaid Expansion
Sanford Health Plan
United Healthcare
Private Pay Options:
Intake - $225
45-60 minute session - $150
45-minute session - $125
30 minutes or less - $100
Inquire about interest-free payment plans for qualifying clients and alternate payment methods for qualifying crime victims.
Mental health is hard enough; getting the help you need shouldn’t be.
Call or text (701) 670-4200 to schedule an appointment today.
