Lea Brainerd, Pa C
About Lea Brainerd, Pa C
Lea Brainerd is a Psychiatric Clinician with a diverse background in healthcare, including experience in addiction medicine and various clinical rotations. She holds a Master's degree in Physician Assistant studies and another in Professional Counseling, emphasizing her integrative approach to mental health.
Work at Mindbloom
Lea Brainerd has been employed at Mindbloom as a Psychiatric Clinician since 2022. In this role, she focuses on psychiatric care and mental health coaching, utilizing her background in both biology and psychology to support her integrative approach to mental health and addiction medicine. Her current position allows her to apply her extensive clinical experience and knowledge in a specialized setting dedicated to mental wellness.
Education and Expertise
Lea Brainerd holds a Master of Science in Physician Assistant studies from Christian Brothers University, which she completed from 2019 to 2021. Additionally, she earned a Master of Science in Professional Counseling with an emphasis on Trauma from Grand Canyon University between 2017 and 2018. She also obtained a Bachelor’s Degree in Integrated Studies, focusing on Biology and Psychology, from The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, completing her studies from 2008 to 2015. This educational background supports her expertise in mental health and wellness coaching.
Background
Lea Brainerd has a diverse professional background in healthcare, having worked in various clinical rotations across multiple specialties. Her experience includes roles in women's health, behavioral health, internal medicine, general surgery, family medicine, orthopedics, neurology, and emergency medicine. She has worked in healthcare settings in both Tennessee and Mississippi, gaining valuable regional experience that enhances her clinical practice.
Clinical Experience and Roles
Lea Brainerd has held several clinical positions prior to her current role at Mindbloom. She worked as a Paramedical Examiner at American Para Professional Services from 2016 to 2017. She also served as a Physician Assistant Certified at Vertava Health from 2021 to 2022. Her clinical rotations include experiences at MEMPHIS VA MEDICAL CENTER, BAPTIST HEALTH MEDICAL CENTER - LITTLE ROCK, Campbell Clinic Orthopaedics, and various other facilities, providing her with a comprehensive understanding of different medical fields.
Transition to Psychiatric Care
Lea Brainerd transitioned from a focus on addiction medicine to psychiatric care and mental health coaching. Her role as an Addiction Medicine Provider at Recovery Delivered in 2022 allowed her to gain insights into addiction treatment, which she now integrates into her psychiatric practice. This transition reflects her commitment to addressing mental health issues through a holistic and integrative approach.