Brandy Howard, Executive Director

Brandy Howard is the Co-Founder and Executive Director of Healing Solutions, where she combines compassionate care with clinical expertise to support clients on their journeys toward healing. As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Supervisor, she provides guidance to LMFT-A’s while also maintaining an active caseload. Brandy earned her Bachelor’s degree in Experimental Psychology from the University of South Carolina and her Master’s degree in Marriage, Family, and Child Counseling from Webster University.

With a passion for helping those impacted by trauma, Brandy specializes in trauma-related disorders and is on the MUSC Project BEST roster for Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT). She is also an Advanced & Enhanced Certified Accelerated Resolution Therapist (ART), and utilizes evidence-based approaches like CBT, ART, Client-Centered Therapy, and Solution Focused techniques. Brandy has worked extensively with adolescents, college students, and adults facing challenges such as anxiety, depression, mood disorders, life transitions, school/work/family stress, and trauma.

At the heart of her work, Brandy believes in the transformative power of a strong therapeutic relationship and strives to create a safe, supportive environment where clients feel empowered to heal and grow. Before co-founding Healing Solutions in 2015, she spent over a decade working in public and private mental health settings, developing her skills and deepening her commitment to helping others.

Outside of work, Brandy embraces her many roles, including being a proud dog mom, a dedicated volunteer at her daughter’s school, and a lover of life’s simple joys. She’s passionate about plants, good coffee, reading, and Broadway shows with her friends, always on the lookout for fantastic new restaurants and opportunities to explore. Brandy enjoys worshipping and spending time with her church community, where she also serves and connects with others. Her faith, adventurous spirit, and ever-growing traveling bucket list inspire her to make to the most of each day while cherishing meaningful relationships and experiences. Brandy’s ability to connect, empathize, and bring a sense of balance to her clients stems from the same values she hold in her personal life, creating a truly integrated and client-centered approach to healing.