Sharon Brandon

Sharon Brandon, LMFT, is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist at the Psychiatric Wellness Center in Bakersfield, CA, with over two decades of experience. She specializes in trauma therapy and parent training.

Fully trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy since 2016 and pursuing EMDRIA certification, she also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), The 3 Principals approach, and mindfulness-based practices. She is a certified parent trainer in Active Parenting and Guiding Good Choices.

Her work history includes the Alliance Against Family Violence & Sexual Assault, Kaiser Permanente, and service as a School Counselor with Bakersfield City School District. She takes a person-centered, supportive approach focused on empowering parents and clients to address challenges and build stronger family relationships.