Dedicated to your mental wellness
Brandy Aday-Springer is a highly-skilled, Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over a decade of experience in the mental health field. Originally from Louisiana, Brandy has built a reputation for her compassionate approach and dedication to helping individuals and families navigate complex emotional and psychological challenges. She earned her graduate degree in social work from Stephen F. Austin State University in Nacogdoches, Texas, where the U.S. Army trained her.
Brandy is a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP) and holds a specialty credential as a Military Service Member, Veterans & Their Families – Clinical Social Worker (MVF-CSW) from the National Association of Social Workers, reflecting her extensive experience and commitment to working with this community. Her professional background includes serving active-duty soldiers, airmen, and their families through programs such as the Exceptional Family Member Program, the Family Advocacy Program, and as a Mental Health provider in the U.S. Air Force.
Brandy’s expertise spans a variety of evidence-based treatment modalities. She is highly skilled in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), a gold-standard trauma therapy that helps clients process and resolve distressing memories by targeting and reprogramming how they are stored in the brain. For complex trauma, she also employs Brain spotting, a focused technique designed to access and release deeply held emotional pain through identifying and processing “brain spots.” Additionally, Brandy is trained in Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) for Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, which involves gradually confronting obsessive fears and reducing compulsive rituals. She integrates Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) to address the impact of trauma on thoughts and behaviors, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) to support emotion regulation and interpersonal effectiveness, and Prolonged Exposure Therapy to help clients face and diminish the impact of trauma-related triggers. Complementing these modalities, she incorporates Motivational Interviewing to enhance client-driven change and mindfulness practices to promote grounding and present-moment awareness. This comprehensive and trauma-informed approach allows her to tailor treatment plans to the unique needs of each client with precision and care.
Brandy’s work is deeply informed by her connection to the military community as the spouse of a disabled Army veteran, a military mom, a mother-in-law, and a sister. These personal roles provide her with profound insight into the challenges service members and their families face, enriching her ability to provide supportive, effective care tailored to their unique experiences.
Outside of her professional life, Brandy is a devoted wife and mother of two and four grandchildren. She enjoys spending time with her family and three dogs, traveling, and discovering new things. Brandy embraces the joys of her personal and professional life with grace and gratitude, finding inspiration in new experiences and the connections she builds along the way.
Christina Ireton, LCSW (she/her), is a compassionate and skilled licensed clinical social worker with a deep commitment to supporting individuals and families across the lifespan, working with individuals aged five and above. She brings a warm, client-centered approach to therapy, fostering a safe and collaborative space for healing, growth, and meaningful change. Christina is an LGBTQ+ ally and supports individuals who are neurodivergent.
Christina provides several evidence-based modalities, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Brainspotting, Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), and Trauma-Focused Cognitive Processing Therapy (TF-CPT). She additionally holds advanced training in Perinatal Mental Health. She utilizes play and art-based interventions, actively integrating families into the therapeutic process to support overall family mental wellness and connection. Her holistic and developmentally attuned approach helps young clients express themselves in ways that feel natural and engaging.
In addition to her clinical work, Christina brings 7.5 years of experience in higher education, where she supported the development of social workers in both their skills and wellness. Whether supporting children, adults, or families, Christina is dedicated to helping clients build resilience, process difficult experiences, and move forward with greater clarity and confidence.
Kristal Kinsey, LCSW, brings extensive experience and expertise to Aday at a Time Therapy Services, LLC. With a strong foundation in social work, she earned her bachelor’s degree from Austin Peay State University and her master’s degree from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. Throughout her career, Kristal has worked with adolescents and adults, providing compassionate, evidence-based support for a range of mental health concerns. She is dedicated to helping clients create meaningful and lasting change in their lives through a collaborative and strengths-based approach.
Kristal is highly trained in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), among other modalities. She integrates trauma-informed care into her practice, tailoring treatment to meet the unique needs of each client. Her expertise includes working with individuals navigating anxiety, depression, PTSD, ADHD, and other challenges.
As the dedicated telehealth provider for Aday at a Time Therapy Services, Kristal offers accessible and effective virtual therapy. She periodically returns to Alaska to foster connection and rapport through in-person sessions. With her deep understanding of teletherapy, she ensures clients receive the full benefits of treatment.
Kristal is an Army wife, which gives her a unique understanding of military life and culture. This perspective allows her to connect with service members, veterans, and their families in a meaningful way.
Outside of her professional life, Kristal finds balance and renewal in the great outdoors. She and her husband, along with their two beloved dogs, enjoy fishing, hiking, and camping in the breathtaking landscapes around them. Her love for nature and adventure informs her therapeutic work, as she helps clients cultivate resilience, balance, and personal growth.
