Brandy Gilea

Dr. Brandy Gilea is an Ohio-Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor with Supervisory Endorsement. She earned her Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision from Kent State University, a M.S.Ed. in Counseling and a B.A. in Psychology from Youngstown State University. Dr. Gilea is currently employed as a full-time faculty member in the Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program.

Dr. Gilea has clinical, supervisory, leadership and teaching experience in the behavioral health profession, including the treatment of mental health, substance abuse and co-occurring disorders. She has provided direct service, supervision and management in a variety of clinical settings including telehealth, community-based behavioral health treatment centers, psychiatric hospitals, college counseling centers, mental health group homes, jails and homeless shelters. Dr. Gilea has directed numerous programs including crisis intervention and stabilization, community psychiatric support, pharmacological management, behavioral health counseling, and forensic services in both brick and mortar and virtual settings. She has held several leadership positions, including the Director of Clinical and Quality at a international telehealth company, Clinical Director of a large non-profit behavioral health organization, department director and clinical supervisor. She has comprehensive experience working with psychosis, psychological trauma, depression, anxiety, personality disorders, suicidal and self-injurious behavior and substance abuse.

Dr. Gilea has extensive professional involvement and has authored many articles and book chapters. She has presented at international, national, regional, state and local conferences, symposiums and workshops. She is an active member of national, state and local counseling organizations and committees, as well as local community foundations and programs. She has a professional investment in advocating for the needs of the profession and community.

Education

PhD, Kent State University

MEd, Youngstown State University

BA, Youngstown State University