Mandy Brantley

Mandy Brantley accepts United Healthcare, United Healthcare/Optum, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois, Out of state BlueCard PPO, Cigna Healthcare/Evernorth, Oscar IL, Prime Health, and Centivo. Octave clients pay an average of $28 per session through insurance, and more than 95% pay less than $45 per session. Your exact cost depends on your plan’s copay or deductible. You can use the cost estimator to see what you would pay before your first session. If you would rather pay out of pocket, self-pay sessions in Illinois are estimated at $185-195 per session.

Mandy Brantley is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). Mandy is licensed to practice in Illinois and Texas, so clients located in any of those states can book sessions. Mandy’s Illinois license number is 149026017, and you can look it up through the state licensing board. Octave verifies every therapist’s license before they begin seeing clients, and licenses are kept current as a condition of practicing with Octave.

Mandy Brantley has been practicing therapy for 21 years. Mandy’s education and training include MSW - Social Work, Saint Louis University. Over that time, Mandy has worked closely with Asian / Pacific Islander community, Black community, Geriatric clients, Parents, Veterans, Immigrants, Blended families, Non-monogamous relationships, and Students. Octave therapists average more than a decade of experience, and Mandy is part of that group.

Mandy Brantley works with Asian / Pacific Islander community, Black community, Geriatric clients, Parents, Veterans, Immigrants, Blended families, Non-monogamous relationships, and Students and specializes in Anxiety, Chronic Illness, Cultural Issues/Racial Stress, Depression, Divorce, Family Conflict, Grief, Relationship Concerns, and Stress. These are the areas where Mandy spends most of their clinical time. If the concern you want help with isn’t listed here, a Care Navigator can tell you whether Mandy is a good fit or match you with another Octave therapist who specializes in it.

Mandy Brantley draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, and Strengths-Based. In sessions, Mandy’s style is affirming, authentic, engaging, holistic, and warm. In Mandy’s words: “I emphasize therapeutic alliance, client empowerment, and evidence-based practice while adapting to each client’s unique cultural background and individual needs.”

Mandy Brantley (she/her) offers therapy in English. Mandy identifies as White.

Mandy Brantley offers online sessions over secure video, so you can meet from home or any private space. Mandy is licensed in Illinois and Texas, and you need to be located in one of those states at the time of each session. All you need is a device with a camera and a stable internet connection.

Your first session with Mandy Brantley is a chance to talk through what brought you to therapy and what you want to work on. Mandy will ask about your background, your current concerns, and your goals, and together you will start shaping a plan for your sessions. It is also a chance to see whether Mandy’s style feels like a good fit for you. After their first session, 9 in 10 Octave clients say their therapy experience has been good or better.

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