Brandi Northrup - Mental Health Counselor | The Center for Internet & Technology Addiction

25 years experience | Intl Clients Welcome

About Brandi Northrup

As a licensed therapist in Illinois, I bring over 25 years of compassionate clinical experience to supporting individuals through life’s complex emotional landscapes. My approach centers on helping clients navigate challenges related to depression, anxiety, self-esteem, and significant life transitions.

I specialize in addressing social anxiety, communication difficulties, and feelings of isolation. My therapeutic work focuses on empowering individuals to develop deeper self-understanding, rebuild connections, and rediscover personal meaning. I’m particularly passionate about supporting those struggling with mood disorders, caregiver stress, and navigating profound emotional experiences like guilt and shame.

My practice is grounded in creating a supportive, non-judgmental environment where clients can explore their inner world, develop healthier coping strategies, and cultivate self-compassion. I believe each person has inherent strength and wisdom, and my role is to help you uncover and trust your own resilience.

Licenses

LCSW

149.011327

Professional experience

Coping with life changes
Depression
Parenting issues
Self esteem
Stress, Anxiety

Additional Focus Areas

Caregiver issues and stress
Communication problems
Guilt and shame
Isolation / loneliness
Life purpose
Mood disorders
Self-love
Social anxiety and phobia

Languages

English

4 Reviews

“Brandi has been amazing, she listens to my concerns and the issues that we have been working through together. In our first session we discussed how I would prefer a direct approach and that's exactly what ive gotten. She helps by pointing out the things I didnt notice. Highly recommend”

“Brandi is fantastic! She makes me very comfortable to openly discuss my feelings & issues. Her style of communication helps me truly think about what I need to focus on. I strongly recommend her as a therapist.”

“I appreciate the new perspectives and that she is respectful and caring. I look forward to my sessions with Brandi.”

“My therapist is a very understanding person, who actually looks into the a deeper source of some of my issues that I bring up. She does really provide new approaches to work on both myself and any issues that I may come across!”

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