Fill your cup.
Heal your soul.

Hi, I’m Brandee. Fellow human.
Therapist. Fan of the scenic route.

Confession: I didn’t plan to become a therapist.

I went into social work because I wanted to get into politics and change policies to help people. A professor encouraged me to take the clinical licensing exam anyway: “You never know what the future holds.”

I took it. Passed. Started practicing. And found myself feeling surprisingly at home.

People felt comfortable with me, and I discovered how much I loved this work. The career I hadn’t imagined became work I feel deeply passionate about. I still care about changing systems—and I love helping people find their voice within them.

Come as you are. Seriously.

Sessions with me have room for humor, honesty, and the occasional well-placed swear word. You don’t have to censor yourself, sound polished, or arrive with an organized list of feelings.

If you’ve ever felt like the black sheep of your family—or have a few middle-child grievances—we may have plenty to talk about.

I also have ADHD. If you’ve heard “Focus,” “Get to the point,” or “Where are you going with this?” more times than you can count, take a breath. I’m comfortable following a conversation down a few side roads and helping us find the connections.

Detours are welcome. Your goals still matter.

Life doesn’t pause between appointments. Sometimes we’ll focus on deeper work; sometimes something happened Tuesday that needs our attention first. We can make room for both while staying connected to your goals.

And if you show up thinking, “I don’t even know what I have to talk about today,” that’s okay. You don’t need to prepare a presentation. We’ll find a place to start together.

A little about the person behind the therapist

I practice ethical non-monogamy myself and welcome conversations about relationships that don’t follow a traditional script.

I’m politically active, care about advocacy, and once ran for mayor. I didn’t win, but apparently my original interest in politics wasn’t going anywhere. I can get enthusiastic about issues that matter to me; our sessions, though, are about your experiences, values, and goals.

Outside the therapy room, you’ll find me playing poker, watching documentaries or true crime, taking a walk, or heading toward just about anything involving water.

Why Purple Coffee Therapy?

Purple is my favorite color. Coffee is my favorite drink. Naming a practice doesn’t always need to be more complicated than that.

But “Fill your cup. Heal your soul.” means something deeper to me.

So many people I work with—especially women—have become experts at making sure everyone else is okay while putting their own needs last. I help people make room for themselves: their boundaries, desires, rest, and priorities.

You can care deeply about others and make yourself a priority. Your cup deserves attention, too.

If you’re ready to explore what that could look like, I offer a free 15-minute consultation so we can see whether we’re a good fit for you and your journey.