Brandy Benson, Psy.D.

Dr Brandy Benson, CEO & Chief Psychologist of TBPA, is a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in behavioral health and wellness of First Responders. Since 2010, Dr. Benson has worked closely with Law Enforcement and Fire agencies across the State of Florida to promote positive social change and advocacy in the field of First Responder mental health.

Established in 2016, Tampa Bay Psychology Associates has worked proactively and holistically to remove the barriers preventing First Responders from achieving effective psychological care. First Responders can receive more effective and meaningful treatment to restore or maintain personal health while advocacy for the First Responder community is achieved through educating administrative bodies and employers on mental health conditions, stressors, and unique needs of its first responder incumbents. Out of this mission, Dr. Benson has been hired by numerous agencies to assist with consultation and development of behavioral health programs to support increased utilization of mental health services by employees, as well as overall agency resiliency and prevention efforts of PTSD, Suicide, and other psychological conditions impacting the First Responding community.

Dr. Benson earned her doctorate in Clinical Psychology with a specialty focus in Public Safety Psychology from Nova Southeastern University in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Her clinical training was completed in the Federal Bureau of Prisons, VA Healthcare System, local police and fire departments, and private practice. Dr. Benson is also a published author with the FBI and several law enforcement journals. She has engaged in outpatient practice since 2012 across the State of Florida with areas of expertise in First Responder crisis intervention, Trauma, behavioral health program development, and psychological evaluations.