Brandi Smith

MSN, APRN, Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, EMDR Trained, TF-CBT Trained

"The most basic of all human needs is to understand and be understood. The best way to understand people is to listen to them” -Ralph Nichols

Brandi is a board-certified, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner who uses a collaborative approach to treat patients and families. She understands issues surrounding low mood, anxiety, suicidal thoughts, irritability, frustration, nightmares, trauma, behavioral concerns, sleep issues, troubled thought patterns, difficult life transitions, and attention issues. She sees adults, teens and children as young as 5 years old, and believes better results occur when working together with the patient and members of the treatment team.

Brandi is a conservative prescriber and takes time to provide personalized care. She works with patients who are new to trying medication as well as those who have been taking medication for many years. She will review their current medication and will offer education and resources for those who may be considering a change. 

Believing in a patient-centered approach, Brandi will often say “therapy is where the heavy lifting happens” and believes the best treatment to improve overall well-being is a combination of therapy, lifestyle changes and, when necessary, medication. Brandi offers a holistic approach and will look at how physical activity, nutrition, support systems, and sleep affects mental health. She also offers genetic testing to help provide additional insight regarding which medications may be helpful in treating you or your child.

Brandi is trained in EMDR as well as trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy and is available to provide therapeutic resources in addition to prescribing medication. She will focus on symptom management and cultivating coping mechanisms, fostering resilience, and promoting overall well-being.

419.458.7705 | Brandismith@karunahousellc.com