Hello! I'm Brandi Ducote, owner of SPSD. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (license # 87040), Licensed Advanced Alcohol & Drug Counselor (LAADC) and Somatic Experiencing Practitioner (SEP) in the state of California.
I completed my BA in Psychology at San Diego State University and MA in Marital and Family Therapy at Alliant International University. In my practicum year I worked as a Grief and Bereavement Counselor at San Diego Hospice. I then worked for 10+ years in outpatient Substance Use Disorder treatment programs, where I discovered the connection between addictive issues and trauma. In the pursuit of better understanding how to treat trauma, I began training with Somatic Experiencing International in 2019 and became certified as a Somatic Experiencing Practitioner (SEP) in 2021. I have since fallen in love with somatic therapy and remain active in the Somatic Experiencing community as an assistant in local trainings.
I'm passionate about the work that I get to do every day and I enjoy working through a holistic and body-based lens. As someone who has benefitted from therapy personally, I understand the strength and courage it takes to seek help. I aim to create a safe space for you to explore what is most important to you, work through and resolve anything that has been holding you back from achieving your goals.
I enjoy working with people from all walks of life and am LGBTQIA+ affirming.