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Ebony Brushbreaker

Holistic Jungian therapist specializing in trauma and relationships

About

I am licensed in Arizona and Nevada with 6 years of professional work experience in the Social Work Field. I have experience in helping clients with lgbtq+ related issues, trauma and abuse, coping with grief and loss, & motivation, self esteem, and confidence.
“Without having the Triangle of Self balance of the Mind, Body and Spirit, one has not truly aligned oneself.”-Ebony Brushbreaker, PhD, LCSW

Dr. Ebony Brushbreaker is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, who graduated Summa Cum Laude from Colorado State University with a Bachelor’s in Social Work. Prior to working in Social Services, Dr. Ebony served in the United States Army for eight years and received an Honorable Discharge as a Staff Sergeant stationed at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, in the 1st of the 159th Aviation Brigade. After obtaining her Master’s in Social Work (Summa Cum Laude), she began her journey in the Medical Social Work field. For over 12 years, she worked with geriatric clients and adults with complex medical conditions in various settings including, Long Term Care, Hospice, and Home Health. She recently obtained a PhD in Health Administration and Health Care Leadership with honors (Summa Cum Laude) and is committed to increasing access to medically necessary services. In addition to clinical work, she served as a Regional Director of Social Services in the Long Term Care discipline.

An enrolled member of the Sicangu (Rosebud) Lakota Sioux Tribe of South Dakota, Dr. Ebony is a strong advocate for mental health services in the Native American/Indigenous population. Her culture, upbringing, and lived experiences have informed her clinical work, where she believes in cultivating the Being of a person from not only the physical side, following the medical model of treatment, but with an awareness of inner Spirit. She believes in her traditional ways and her culturally informed treatment is wholistic, empowering, and sensitive to the BIPOC (Black, indigenous, and people of color) experience. Her approach to mental health and wellbeing is eclectic and incorporates elements from cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), expressive arts, structural, and solution focused therapy.

Dr. Ebony works with individuals (age 13+) and families with a wide range of clinical concerns, including depression, anxiety, substance abuse, history of sexual trauma, grief, adjustment to aging, adjustment to chronic illness, and end-of-life issues.

Years Experience: 6
Location: Nevada, United States
Accepting New Clients: No
Gender: Female
Accepting international clients: Yes
NPI Number: 1154706356
Credentials: NV LCSW 10879-C
Languages Spoken: English
Licenses: LCSW (Nevada) #10879-C exp 2026-02-28
List of Specialties: LGBT, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Self esteem, Depression, Black therapist, Therapist of color, Female therapist, Gay, Older, Non-religious, Liberal therapist
Where Can You Work With This Therapist: BetterHelp
Therapist of color: Yes
Communication options: Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging

Ebony Brushbreaker

LCSW focused on trauma and LGBTQ+ care
  • LGBTQ+ affirming
  • Trauma-informed care
  • BIPOC culturally aware

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About

Ebony Brushbreaker is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (NV LCSW 10879-C) licensed to practice in Arizona and Nevada with six years of professional experience in the social work field. She holds a PhD in Health Administration and Health Care Leadership with honors (Summa Cum Laude), a Master of Social Work earned with Summa Cum Laude honors, and a Bachelor of Social Work from Colorado State University, also graduated Summa Cum Laude.

Before beginning her career in social services, she served eight years in the United States Army and received an Honorable Discharge as a Staff Sergeant stationed at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, in the 1st of the 159th Aviation Brigade. After completing her MSW, she entered the medical social work field, supporting geriatric clients and adults with complex medical conditions across long term care, hospice, and home health settings.

She has held leadership responsibilities as a Regional Director of Social Services in the long term care discipline and remains committed to expanding access to medically necessary services. An enrolled member of the Sicangu (Rosebud) Lakota Sioux Tribe of South Dakota, she advocates for improved mental health services within Native American and Indigenous communities.

Her clinical style is eclectic, integrating cognitive behavioral therapy, expressive arts, structural approaches, and solution-focused techniques. She describes her work as wholistic, empowering, and attentive to the BIPOC experience, with an emphasis on cultivating the whole person – mind, body, and spirit.

Ebony works with individuals aged 13 and older and with families on a broad range of concerns including depression, anxiety, substance abuse, histories of sexual trauma, grief and loss, adjustment to aging, adjustment to chronic illness, and end-of-life issues. She also provides support for LGBTQ+ related matters, trauma and abuse, motivation, self-esteem, and confidence, drawing on her cultural background and traditional practices to inform treatment.

Location: Nevada, United States
Years Experience: 6
Gender: Female
Languages Spoken: English
Therapist of Color: Yes
Communication Options: Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging
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Therapist Available Through: BetterHelp
Currently Accepting New Clients: No
Accepting International Clients: Yes

Credentials & Verification

  • Credentials: NV LCSW 10879-C
  • NPI Number: 1154706356
  • License: LCSW (Nevada) #10879-C exp 2026-02-28

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How much experience does Ebony Brushbreaker have?

Ebony Brushbreaker has 6 years of experience in providing therapy services.

Is Ebony Brushbreaker a licensed therapist?

Yes, Ebony Brushbreaker is a licensed therapist holding NV LCSW 10879-C.

In which languages does Ebony Brushbreaker provide therapy?

Ebony Brushbreaker provides therapy in English.

Where is Ebony Brushbreaker located?

Ebony Brushbreaker is located in Nevada.

How can I work with Ebony Brushbreaker as my therapist?

You can work with Ebony Brushbreaker through Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging.

Does Ebony Brushbreaker work with international clients?

Ebony Brushbreaker does work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Ebony Brushbreaker cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist’s availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, just click the ‘Start Therapy’ button on this page.

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