Miranda Brumber, LMHC

Staff Licensed Mental Health Counselor
Languages
English
Conditions Treated
Talk Therapy

Education and training

  • University at Albany - State University of New York, BA
  • SUNY Oswego, LMHC

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Miranda Brumber, LMHC

Miranda Brumber is a licensed clinical mental health counselor with extensive experience working in the mental health field. Miranda has worked directly with clients of various demographics, living with a variety of mental health conditions. Miranda attended undergraduate school in Albany, NY, graduate school in Oswego, NY, and attended an internship abroad in London, UK; she continues to travel and obtain knowledge through these experiences. Miranda has been practicing for 3 years as a Clinical Mental Health Counselor, focusing on mood disorders and chronic challenges including health and physical ailments, which may hinder daily life. Working with Miranda, treatment is tailored to the individual, as great effort is put into choosing the treatment modality that fits the individual's personal struggles. Miranda uses an eclectic approach with a foundation in cognitive behavioral therapy and rational-emotive behavioral therapy, which are intertwined with mindfulness stemming from her personal practices with yoga and meditation.

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Specialties
Talk Therapy
States
New York
Languages
English