Aaron Brakhane MSW LCSW
Counselor
Aaron received his Master's in Social Work from Union University in 2012. After completing his degree, he and his wife served as missionaries in Uganda for a period of 6 months.
Initially, Aaron's clinical career centered around crisis counseling for at-risk and disadvantaged youth. He dedicated his efforts to providing support and guidance to young individuals facing difficult circumstances. Aaron then transitioned to offering trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy to child victims of abuse. He aimed to help them heal from their traumatic experiences and develop healthier coping mechanisms.
In more recent years, Aaron has been involved in providing outpatient counseling services to individuals of various age groups, ranging from 15 to 85 years old. Working in outpatient clinical settings, he has been able to assist clients in addressing a wide range of issues, from everyday stresses to deeper traumas.
Throughout his career, Aaron has developed a passion for empowering his clients and helping them develop the necessary skills to overcome their personal challenges. He places emphasis on helping clients understand how their experiences shape their perception of the world, enabling them to gain insight into their own lives. With this knowledge, they can then work towards making positive changes and achieving their desired goals.
Education and Credentials
LCSW in Illinois and Tennessee
Master's in Social Work from Union University in 2012
B.S. in Psychology, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Payment Options
Self-pay
Aetna / Meritain
BlueCross and BlueShield / Anthem
Cigna
Optum / United Healthcare / UMR
Wellspring EAP
Aaron can be reached by calling 618-506-0085 or by emailing abrakhane@compasscc.org