Therapist in Alamo Heights, Texas Elaine Brandon, Therapist
Licenses: LPC, LPC-S
Provider Gender: Female
Ages Served: 11-64
Appointments: In-office and Telehealth
Manages Medications: No, provides therapy only
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Elaine Brandon, LPC, LPC-S
Elaine earned her Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance in 1987; however, quickly discovered that she wanted more. She went back to school and earned her Master of Arts in Educational Psychology: Guidance and Counseling; both from the University of Texas at San Antonio. She has been a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) since 1998, working with adolescents, young adults, and families that exhibit at risk behaviors including running away, truancy, substance abuse, and family conflict, have experienced trauma as well as abuse, and are struggling with symptoms of depression, anxiety, suicidal ideation/attempts, and self-harm in a variety of settings since 1995. She has specialized training to include play therapy techniques, trauma and abuse, trauma informed care, conduct disorders, solution focused therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy. She became an LPC Supervisor in 2006. She has a passion for working with LPC-Associates, helping the next generation of counselors as they learn, grow, and reach their future goals.
Expertise
Insurances Accepted
- Aetna
- Behavioral Health Systems (BHS)
- Behavioral Health Systems (BHS)-EAP
- Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)
- Carelon (Beacon)
- Centivo
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- Evernorth (Cigna)-EAP
- Humana
- Magellan
- Magellan-EAP
- MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
- Molina Healthcare
- MultiPlan (PHCS)
- Optum (UnitedHealthcare)
- Optum (UnitedHealthcare)-EAP
- Partners Direct Health
- Provider Network of America (PNOA)
- Superior Health Plan
- Tricare East (Humana Military)
Interventions
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Education
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University of Texas at San Antonio
Graduate School | 1995
San Antonio, TX, United States
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University of Texas at San Antonio
Undergraduate | 1987
San Antonio, TX, United States
Languages
- English
FAQs
Please use our online form to schedule an appointment with Elaine Brandon. You can also call 210-858-9078 to have someone assist you.
Elaine Brandon generally accepts new patients but there could be a waitlist.
Please call 210-858-9078 to find out Elaine Brandon's schedule and availability.
LifeStance Health providers accept most commercial insurance plans that are offered in the states where we offer services, including telehealth. Please see the following list of insurances accepted by Elaine Brandon:
- Aetna
- Behavioral Health Systems (BHS)
- Behavioral Health Systems (BHS)-EAP
- Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)
- Carelon (Beacon)
- Centivo
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- Evernorth (Cigna)-EAP
- Humana
- Magellan
- Magellan-EAP
- MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
- Molina Healthcare
- MultiPlan (PHCS)
- Optum (UnitedHealthcare)
- Optum (UnitedHealthcare)-EAP
- Partners Direct Health
- Provider Network of America (PNOA)
- Superior Health Plan
- Tricare East (Humana Military)
If you don't see your insurance listed, please contact us at 210-858-9078 to see how we can help.
Elaine Brandon is a Therapist and cannot prescribe medication. However, most LifeStance offices have a Psychiatrist or APN on staff who can prescribe medication if needed.
Yes, Elaine Brandon does offer online telehealth visits.
Yes, Elaine Brandon is currently offering in-office visits.