Elaine Brandon, MA, LPC-S,
About Elaine Brandon (She/Her)
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.
Types of Care & Ages Served
- Individual Therapy: Ages 11-64
Areas of Focus
Individual Therapy
Get help addressing challenges and improve well-being with a clinician's guidance.
- Anxiety
- LGBTQ+
- Panic attacks
- Stress management
- Ability status
- ADHD
- Alcohol use
- Autism spectrum & neurodivergence
- Bipolar Disorder
- Body image
- Bullying or harassment
- Career & work issues
- Childhood ADHD, attention or focus issues
- Childhood behavioral issues
- Depression/feeling down
- Detachment/disconnection
- Dissociative disorders
- Drug/substance use
- Early adulthood: Independent living or relationships
- Early adulthood: Starting college or career
- Eating issues: binging
- Ethnic identity & mental health
- Focus, concentration & memory
- Gender identity & mental health
- General relationship issues
- Grief & loss
- Intense mood changes
- Marital stress or divorce
- Mental health during perimenopause
- Mid-life transitions
- Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
- Other women's health concerns
- Phobias
- PMS & PMDD
- Premarital counseling
- Race, culture & mental health
- School avoidance
- School behavioral issues
- Self-esteem
- Self-injury or cutting
- Sexual trauma
- Sleep issues or insomnia
- Social skills & communication
- Stress from ongoing health issues
- Stress related to discrimination & social injustice
- Trauma & PTSD
- Unhealthy eating habits
Therapy Types
- CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy)
- Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I)
- Mindfulness-Based Therapy
- Parenting Support
- Play Therapy
- Sand Tray Therapy
- Social Skills Training
- Solution-Focused Brief Therapy
- Strength-Based Therapy
Insurances Accepted
- Aetna
- Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)
- Carelon (Beacon)
- Centivo
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)
- Devoted Health Plan
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- HealthSmart
- Humana
- Lucet (SCAN Health Plan)
- Magellan
- MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
- Medicare
- Molina Healthcare
- Northwell Direct
- Optum (UnitedHealthcare)
- Palmetto GBA Railroad Medicare
- Partners Direct Health
- Provider Network of America (PNOA)
- Quest Behavioral Health
- Sana Benefits
- Superior Health Plan
- TELUS Health (BHS)
Languages
- English
Education
- University of Texas at San Antonio
Locations
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Questions About
Elaine Brandon
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
- Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)
- Carelon (Beacon)
- Centivo
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)
- Devoted Health Plan
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- HealthSmart
- Humana
- Lucet (SCAN Health Plan)
- Magellan
- MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
- Medicare
- Molina Healthcare
- Northwell Direct
- Optum (UnitedHealthcare)
- Palmetto GBA Railroad Medicare
- Partners Direct Health
- Provider Network of America (PNOA)
- Quest Behavioral Health
- Sana Benefits
- Superior Health Plan
- TELUS Health (BHS)
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.
Elaine Brandon works at:
Yes, Elaine Brandon does offer online telehealth visits.
Yes, Elaine Brandon is currently offering in-office visits at the following location: