Regarded as an expert in trauma, she specializes in the assessment and treatment of trauma related disorders including posttraumatic stress disorder and dissociative disorders. Dr. Brand is the Martha A. Mitten Professor of Psychology at Towson University and maintains an independent practice in clinical psychology. Additionally, she serves as an expert witness in criminal, civil, disability, and employment matters. Dr. Brand conducts research on the assessment and treatment of trauma disorders, including the assessment of feigned dissociative disorders. She has presented research papers and clinical trainings worldwide. She is the creator of TeachTrauma.