While at Smith, he completed an internship at the UMass Amherst counseling center. He also holds a bachelor's degree in philosophy from Mount Holyoke College and studied at Sussex University in Brighton, England. Brandin has worked in a crisis stabilization unit and in an outpatient clinic. He also consulted with health agencies and colleges around cultural competency. Brandin enjoys treating a wide variety of clients; he has a deep commitment to diversity and the work it takes to protect it.