Dr.
Brattole is a Licensed Psychologist who received her Doctorate
degree from Florida State University and completed her doctoral internship
at Johns Hopkins University. She offers comprehensive psychological services
to adolescents and adults providing individual, couple, and
group therapy. Dr. Brattole’s clinical practice includes treating
anxiety, bipolar disorder, depression, eating disorders, trauma, and
women’s health
concerns. Additionally, she has a special interest working
with athletes to enhance sport performance, develop motivational strategies,
and explore career transitions. Her treatment approach integrates cognitive-behavioral,
dialectical-behavioral and interpersonal therapies with the
goal of bringing about meaningful change and enhancing the quality of
life for each individual.
Dr. Brattole is an eating disorder specialist who has received
extensive training at the nationally renowned Center for
Eating Disorders at Sheppard Pratt in Baltimore, Maryland.
Dr. Brattole coordinates Carter Psychology Center’s
comprehensive outpatient eating disorder program, which provides
treatment for anorexia, bulimia, binge eating disorder, and
weight management. In order to provide optimal quality of
care, Dr. Brattole works collaboratively with medical doctors,
nutritionists, and art therapists specializing in the treatment
of eating disorders. She conducts eating disorder and body
image groups for teens and adults. Dr. Brattole also provides
comprehensive bariatric evaluations in addition to offering
Pre- and Post-Surgical counseling. She is an active member
of the Academy for Eating Disorders and Florida Psychological
Association and speaks on topics related to eating disorders,
body image, and self-esteem among children, adults, and athletes.
Dr. Brattole has hospital privileges at Lakewood Ranch Medical Center and Manatee Memorial Hospital. She practices in the Sarasota and Bradenton office locations. Dr. Brattole is committed to individualizing treatment and helping patients recognize, develop, and diversify their personal strengths in addition to developing effective coping skills to achieve long-term recovery and health.