Brandie Sanders, LMSW-C
Brandie Sanders, LMSW-C, is a Licensed Master Social Worker, trauma therapist, and founder of Mind Makeover Therapy, LLC in Flint, Michigan. With over a decade of experience in behavioral health, she specializes in supporting adolescents and adults navigating grief, complex trauma, and attachment wounds, primarily within high-intensity crisis and inpatient settings. Her work is rooted in both clinical expertise and lived understanding of the healing process, shaping a compassionate, client-centered approach that prioritizes feeling seen, supported, and empowered.
Her therapeutic approach is integrative and holistic, addressing the mind, body, and spirit as interconnected parts of healing. She incorporates mindfulness, somatic techniques, and creative expression alongside evidence-based modalities to support emotional regulation and long-term recovery. Through her Regulate, Release, Reconnect framework, Brandie guides clients in calming the nervous system, processing unresolved trauma, and rebuilding self-trust and internal safety.
Brandie is the creator of the Void Cycle™ framework, designed to help individuals identify and interrupt patterns that keep them stuck in survival mode. Her work focuses on helping women experiencing chronic stress, emotional overwhelm, and disconnection move toward greater clarity, alignment, and emotional resilience. She is dedicated to helping clients shift from surface-level coping into deeper, sustainable transformation.
As the founder of Mind Makeover Therapy, Brandie developed her practice in response to limitations she observed within traditional mental health systems. She provides personalized, whole-person care that integrates clinical therapy with holistic healing principles. In addition to her clinical work, she also creates educational content and training resources for mental health professionals, including guidance on private practice development, credentialing, EMR systems, and business growth.
Beyond her clinical and educational work, Brandie is an advocate for trauma-informed care and emotional wellness, particularly within underserved communities. She facilitates workshops and produces content focused on emotional regulation, self-awareness, and healing-centered growth. Her mission is to expand access to compassionate mental health support while empowering both clients and clinicians to build sustainable, meaningful lives rooted in healing and self-understanding.
• University of Michigan Flint - B.S. in Social Work, 2016
• Wayne State University - M.S. in Psychodynamic Social Work, 2018
• Licensed Master Social Worker – Clinical (LMSW-C), State of Michigan
• Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)-Informed Therapist
• Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)-Trained Clinician
• Best in Medicine 2026 Honoree
• 10+ Years in Social Work & Behavioral Health
• Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP)
• Qualified Intellectual Disabilities Professional (QIDP)
• Child Mental Health Professional (CMHP)
• Behavioral Health Professional Network
• Community mental health advocacy focused on Black women and emotional wellness
• Workshop facilitator supporting aspiring therapists and entrepreneurs in private practice development
• Creator of educational content promoting trauma-informed healing and emotional regulation
Brandie is the founder of Mind Makeover Therapy, a trauma-focused practice dedicated to helping individuals move from survival mode into intentional, connected living. With over a decade of experience in behavioral health, her work integrates mind, body, and emotional wellness to support healing from trauma, chronic stress, and attachment wounds. She is also the creator of an online course designed to help social workers build and scale private practices, covering credentialing, EMR systems, and business development. Through her educational platforms, workshops, and digital content, Brandie empowers both clients and clinicians with practical tools for emotional regulation, self-awareness, and sustainable growth. Her work extends beyond traditional therapy, incorporating holistic and creative approaches to healing while advocating for greater access to mental health resources within underserved communities
Areas of Specialization/Expertise
- Somatic and Body-Based Trauma Therapy
- Mindfulness-Based Interventions
- Expressive Arts and Creative Processing
What do you enjoy most about practicing medicine?
What I find most rewarding about my work is helping women reframe the beliefs that have kept them feeling stuck. Many have learned that being “strong” means holding everything in, and part of the work is unlearning that. I help clients recognize that their patterns are not personality traits, but protective responses shaped by experience. While I value clinical understanding, my approach goes beyond diagnosis, focusing on helping clients feel safe in their bodies and reconnect with themselves. Watching that shift, when they begin to see themselves differently and show up differently, is both powerful and deeply meaningful.