Meet Brandie
I am a white | cisgender | heterosexual | female | Canadian | dog mom | friend | daughter | sister | aunt | cousin | singer | music lover | all things from the 50’s obsessed | old soul | sunshine lover | traveler | crime documentary enthusiast | aspiring calligraphy artist | youth advocate | leader | feminist | advocate | mentor |
My Story
Hello, my name is Brandie Keefer and it is a privilege to be part of the Bold Lotus Therapy Team! I am a registered Social Service Worker with over ten years of experience. A lifelong passion of mine and my early work experience is rooted in advocacy work for domestic violence survivors. Over the past eight years, I have dedicated my time to working in the mental health field, specifically in intensive treatment programs within child and youth mental health. I am passionate about walking alongside children and youth who are facing challenges and seeking support with navigating their mental health. I strive to create a safe, non-judgmental, supportive space where individuals truly feel understood and empowered. I am integrative and practice from the strength based, collaborative, trauma informed and client centered approach. I am committed to showing up authentically myself because I know how integral trust and relationship building is within counselling work. My approach is also rooted in my values of kindness, compassion and empathy. I believe all individuals are the experts in their own lives and my goal is to empower individuals to tap into their strengths, to navigate life challenges, take up space and become unapologetically themselves!
Outside of work you can find me spending time with my family and friends or taking my dog for walks. I thrive in the summer time and love relaxing in the sunshine. I am creative and love taking on small home makeover projects. I am passionate about music, singing and traveling all of which really fills my bucket!
Certifications and Specializations
Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (TF-CBT)
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy for Adolescents (DBT-A)
Level 1 Life Skills Coaching
Circle of Security Parenting
Compassion Focused Therapy
Brief Therapy, Developmental Trauma, FASD
Favorite Quote: “Be around the light bringers, the magic makers, the world shifters, the game shakers. They challenge you, break you open, uplift and expand you. They don’t let you play small with your life. These heartbeats are your people. These people are your tribe” - Danielle Doby
Contact
Send me an email if you'd like to connect - I would love to hear from you!