
Mina Brandt
MSW, LGSW
Clinical Trainee
Mina recently completed her master’s degree in social work at Chamberlain University and she did her clinical internship at New Prague Counselling. She was able continue her work with us and was hired full-time as a Clinical Trainee. She received her bachelor’s degree in social work in 1998 at Cedarville University and has been working in the social field since then. Her work experience has included working with adults who have developmental delays, elderly and women who have experienced domestic abuse. Mina is curious, compassionate and willing to meet anyone where they are in life. Life has taught Mina that it is not always fair but with strength, courage and a compassionate listening ear things can get better.​
In her spare time, Mina enjoys camping with her husband and three dogs. Her dogs include a 14-year-old chocolate lab named Zeppelin and two springer puppies Maggie and Lucy. Mina also enjoys quilting, embordering, gardening, canning and taking care of her home and family.
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Degrees
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In-progress Master of Social Work, Chamberlin University, Chicago, IL. Emphasis: Crisis Response Interventions​
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Bachelor of Science, Cedarville University, Cedarville, OH. Minor -Bible

Areas of Interest
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Grief and Loss (Especially children who have lost Parents or Siblings)
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Domestic Violence
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Relationships
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Self Esteem
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Life Transitions
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Caregiving
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Compassion Fatigue
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Burnout

Modalities
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Person-centered
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Strengths-based
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Solution-focused
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Narrative Therapy

Clients
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Teens
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Adolescents
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Adults