BRAINS

Hannah Brown, PsyD

Psychologist

Biography

Dr. Hannah Brown is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist with diverse clinical assessment and therapy interests. Dr. Brown enjoys working with individuals ages 12 and up with a wide range of presenting concerns; however, she particularly enjoys working with adolescents with emotional and behavioral concerns. During her internship and postdoctoral fellowship years, Dr. Brown worked in residential treatment facilities conducting court-ordered diagnostic testing and gained experience working with adolescents with histories of extensive trauma, legal involvement, and disruptive behaviors. Dr. Brown has also enjoys evaluating for Autism Spectrum Disorder and Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, and other emotional or behavioral conditions.

Dr. Brown’s primary area of expertise is treating anxiety and depression, but she also enjoys working with individuals with trauma and other behavioral or emotional needs. Her approach to therapy comes from the mindset that one size does NOT fit all. She works with each individual and their unique circumstances to meet their needs, focusing first on the therapeutic relationship. She also utilizes various skills and techniques from cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), trauma focused-cognitive behavioral therapy (TF-CBT), and other approaches to help clients reach their full potential.

Dr. Brown grew up in Southwest Michigan before moving to Indianapolis to complete graduate school. While she enjoyed living in the city, she missed Michigan and all the lakes and beaches. She was excited for the opportunity to return to Michigan to work with BRAINS and be closer to her family. Dr. Brown enjoys outdoor activities such as hiking and getting out to Lake Michigan with her family as much as possible. She has an Australian Shephard named Foster, who also loves to go swimming at the lake.

Education

  • BA Psychology — Hope College — 2011
  • MA Clinical Psychology — University of Indianapolis — 2013
  • PsyD Clinical Psychology — University of Indianapolis — 2016

Areas of Interest

  • Posttraumatic Stress Disorder
  • Depression
  • Anxiety
  • Conduct Disorder
  • Oppositional Defiant Disorder
  • Borderline Personality Disorder