~Meet The Founder~
Owner, Founder, and CEO
Brandon Perea-Hickam, Ph.D., MFTC, BCBA, LAC, CHT, CRMT, ASR
Do you feel like you and your partner are always having the same fight over and over again? Do you leave arguments feeling misunderstood or unheard? Are you struggling to find your new family structure after divorce, separation, or remarriage? Trying to build a better relationship with your children? You are not alone (especially after the pandemic and quarantine). If your goal is to feel closer to or more understood by your loved ones and improve your day-to-day interactions, we can work together to achieve it.
My connection to therapy began long before my formal training, as I have always been deeply involved in listening to the stories with compassion and curiosity. I am here to effect positive change for the benefit of all clients seeking individual, couples, or family therapy. I provide in-person or video therapy using a narrative, emotionally focused lens combined with Internal Family Systems to cultivate growth within the therapy room.
I work with individuals, couples, children, adolescents, and families with a warm, authentic, and collaborative approach, aiming to create a safe and expansive space while honoring you as the expert of your own life. As a systemic therapist, I am curious about how we influence and are shaped by the many systems of which we are a part (relationships, family, faith/spiritual groups, gender, sexuality, culture, race/ethnicity, language). I am LGBTQIA+ and neurodiversity affirming and am open to working with clients of all ages, relationships of all configurations, and families of all varieties.
Education & Training
I hold a PhD in Industrial and Organizational Psychology with an emphasis in consulting and talent development. I have graduate certificates in both Applied Behavior Analysis and Play Therapy. I have both a Master’s in Marriage and Family Therapy Counseling and Industrial/Organizational Psychology. I hold a Bachelor’s of Psychology and an Associate’s of Psychology. I hold a certification in Sex Therapy. I have extensive training and certification in Hypnotherapy and Reiki, and I am a master in energy healing. I have been practicing therapeutic methods since 2018.
I look forward to meeting with you where you are and helping you address the issues and life stressors that are getting in your way. As someone who leads with curiosity, while attuning myself to the energies of those around me, I will provide a safe space for compassionate listening and co-collaboration of meaning.
Children / Adolescents
I have a passion for working with children and adolescents who struggle with behavioral issues, family conflict, life changes, self-esteem, and anxiety. My ultimate goal is to help children and adolescents understand that it is okay not to be okay and know that it is okay to seek help. Children and teens need to know that their feelings are valid and their struggles are essential to others. I co-partner with children, teens, and parents to help them develop successful communication skills and a deeper understanding of their feelings. Together, we will create a positive space and experience where children and teens can work on regulating skills, reframing negative self-talk, and processing deeper emotions and cognitions. I am well-equipped to address a wide range of issues and have experience providing parents with tools to set their children up for success.
Parent and family training is at the core of my work. As you spend the most time with your child, it is vital that you feel confident in your ability to support them at home, in school, and outside of the treatment room. Parents need to know they have the skills and patience to work with their children to resolve ongoing behavioral issues.
Couples & Family Therapy
Let’s face it, time changes us all – but it doesn’t need to make us grow apart. One of the biggest myths is that couples counseling is for failing relationships. Seeking therapy for a relationship brings the opportunity to strengthen your bond beyond what you thought was possible. By exploring each other’s minds, emotions, experiences, and expectations, your vulnerability will bring healing and intimacy to a whole new level. As a therapist in couples counseling, my role is to provide unbiased support that helps the relationship grow through improved communication and deeper understanding.
Family relationships play a crucial role in maintaining psychological health. Family therapy focuses on enhancing communication among family members, recognizing the mixed messages that often occur within the family, and strengthening family resilience during challenging times. I want to arm you with the tools to tackle complex issues as they arise with those you love and those who love you. My goal is to help you find clarity and strength as you move forward together.