Steff Brand, M.S., LPC, NCC, CCATP

Steff Brand is the Lead Therapist at Heights Family Counseling San Antonio and specializes in treating teens, anxiety specialist, and couples therapist.

As a counselor, my goal is to create a safe environment where clients feel they can openly speak, without the fear of judgment, so that whole ideas can emerge. I believe in empathy and open-minded approaches that are uniquely crafted for each individual. Unconditional positive regard is a necessity so clients can have the space they need to write the next chapter of their story, regardless of how messy it started.

While life events are sometimes uncontrollable, perception is manageable. People best overcome negative events and adjustments through the support of secondary sources, and people need both intrinsic and extrinsic motivation to thrive. In session, one of my initiatives is to help clients identify and process the variables getting in the way of personal goals, so we can gently challenge them and work towards a more desired lifestyle.

I have a special interest in helping people with burnout, unhealthy self-esteem, and perfectionism tendencies. I watch these issues reinforce anxiety and depression and directly affect school and work performance, sleep routines, relationships, and overall happiness. As a Certified Clinical Anxiety Treatment Professional (CCATP), I specialize in treating generalized anxiety disorder, panic disorder, social anxiety disorder, agoraphobia, separation anxiety, and medication induced anxiety disorders in kids and adults. I use neuropsychologically informed Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) methods when working with anxiety. I also incorporate solution-focused, narrative, and play therapies depending on my client’s age and preferences. Above all else, I have a person-centered orientation and work collaboratively with clients to create a treatment plan specific to their needs.

In addition to one on one counseling, I also facilitate 50 and 90-minute sessions with couples. Couples tend to fight more when what they are really seeking is a more secure connection with each other. Often times, one partner will pursue in an attempt to be heard or resolve a conflict, and the other will withdraw and become more distant in the relationship. This pattern happens repeatedly. In fact, what I often observe is that many couples have the same fight over and over. It seems that the louder one person shouts, the less the other partner listens. I am extensively trained in couples therapy in the most research-based models. I have completed all three advanced trainings in Gottman Couples Therapy; and I work hard to help couples communicate effectively, fight fair, create a deeper meaning in their relationship, and have a more caring and loving connection.

When I am not in session, I enjoy doing HIIT workouts, engaging in anything that involves sunshine, and drinking coffee on my patio. I most look forward to traveling to new places, finding the perfect lazy day book and planning creative date nights for my loved ones!

Steffanie Brand, M.S. is a Licensed Professional Counselor and National Certified Counselor at Heights Family Counseling. She holds a Master of Science degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from the CACREP program at the University of Texas at San Antonio. She specializes and has expertise in treating anxiety disorders, as a Certified Clinical Anxiety Treatment Professional. In addition, Steff has completed the advanced Gottman Therapy trainings- Levels 1, 2, and 3 and often utilizes Gottman Therapy when working with couples. She believes in always meeting the client where they are and ultimately gravitates to a humanistic and person-centered orientation above all others.

Steffanie Brand, M.S., LPC, CCATP
LPC License # 82218

$175 Individual Counseling Session
$205 Couple Counseling Session