Dave Braham

About Dave Braham

My professional licensure in Marriage and Family Therapy has allowed me to work with youth and families for almost two decades. My primary clinical focus integrates issues related to peak performance counseling, trauma and healing, gender violence, positive masculinity and fatherhood.​I earned my Master of Science degree from Colorado State University in Human Development and Family Studies with a clinical emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy. I am trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), a powerful therapeutic process which has proven effective for the treatment of trauma. Additionally, I am certified in clinical hypnosis, proven to strengthen your goals and comfort. My clinical training has provided me with a solid foundation in counseling. I primarily conduct therapy from a model that is strength-based, systematic, and brief. My therapeutic process integrates a variety of perspectives – including, but not limited to – developmental, cultural, spiritual, and contextual life experiences. I am a trauma-informed therapist and often utilize techniques to deepen somatic awareness and strengthen mindfulness.​Authenticity, compassion, and respect are fundamental to my interaction with clients. I am dedicated to empowering families, couples, and individuals to strengthen their relationships, resolve troubling issues, achieve personal well-being, and peak their performance goals.​​In 2013, I founded Sound Mind Austin P.L.L.C. to support my greatest love, music. In a city known for its vibrant sounds, it is our mission to contribute to the health and well-being of all who contribute to the music industry. As the great Kurt Cobain once said, “I didn’t know how to deal with success. If there was a rockstar 101, I would have liked to take it. It might have helped me.”

Experience

1. Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist & Supervisor

   Sound Mind Austin

   Jan 2010 — Present

   Sound Mind employs a psycho-therapeutic approach to help guide the artist’s journey toward healthy relationships, sound minds, and peak on-stage performances. The Sound Mind concept was born from everything music has given to me and my desire to give back. Trained in family therapy, systems theory, and trauma-informed care, I have worked in diverse settings to provide psychotherapy to those in need. In addition to these experiences, Sound Mind aims to support the mental health and well-being of musicians and music industry professionals in this incredibly talented home we call Austin.

Education

• University of Kansas

  Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

• Colorado State University

  Master of Science (MS)

Skills

• Family Therapy
• Mindfulness
• Therapists
• Mental Health Counseling
• Life Transitions
• Nonprofits
• Adolescents
• Program Development
• Treatment
• Group Therapy
• Community Outreach
• Mental Health
• Psychotherapy
• Public Speaking
• Crisis Intervention
• Emdr