Brandon is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and a member of the Mechoopda Indian tribe of Chico Rancheria. He holds a master’s in social Welfare from UC Berkeley and has been working in the mental health field for over 8 years. Brandon specializes in working with school-aged youth and adolescents in a trauma-informed, client centered, and strengths-based approach. Brandon strives to create a safe and trusting environment for his patients and believes that connection is essential to successful treatment. When he is not working, Brandon enjoys trying new foods, being out in nature, traveling, and geeking out to all things nerdy. He is also an author, having published a children's book titled "The Very Lonely Boy" in 2020. Brandon identifies as two-spirit and is committed to advocating for Native communities.