- Warm and interactive
- Focus on practical skills
- Respectful and nonjudgmental
About Brenda
She has worked with a wide range of concerns, including anxiety, depression, stress, grief, relationship tensions, and issues related to LGBT identity. She also supports people dealing with parenting challenges, adoption and foster care matters, divorce and co-parenting, and compassion fatigue. Jealousy is one of the topics she addresses when it appears in relationships and personal struggles.
Brenda draws on client-centered and psychodynamic ideas to guide sessions. She pairs that with practical strategies from solution-focused work and skills from dialectical behavior therapy and mindfulness when those fit a person's needs. In session she balances empathy with gentle challenge to help people notice patterns and try new behaviors.
Her style emphasizes respect and sensitivity. She does not label people and focuses on building a collaborative plan. Conversations are shaped around the goals someone brings, whether that is coping with a life change, improving communication, or managing intense emotions.
Brenda invites those ready to take a step toward change to begin a short matching process and schedule sessions based on her availability. She aims to support and empower people working toward clearer thinking and steadier emotional balance.
Approaches that translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and following a person's lead. In online sessions this means the therapist focuses on understanding the client and reflecting what matters most to them, which helps with issues like low self-esteem, life transitions, and relationship concerns.Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) brings practical emotion regulation and interpersonal skills. Delivered remotely, DBT-style skills can help people manage intense emotions, reduce reactivity in relationships, and practice new ways of coping between sessions.
Mindfulness Therapy teaches attention and present-moment awareness. Practicing simple mindfulness exercises in sessions can reduce stress and increase clarity when making decisions or coping with grief and anxiety.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will help identify which methods fit a person's needs, goals, and preferences, and will adjust the focus as progress is made. This is a collaborative process that starts from what the client wants to change.
Confirm current session options before booking so you know how she is meeting with clients. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, and reduce travel time. It also makes it simpler to practice skills between meetings and to bring real-life situations into conversation.
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Experience
23+ years
Credentials
Virginia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Brenda help with?
She works with anxiety, depression, stress, grief, relationship tensions, LGBT issues, parenting and many life changes. Jealousy and communication problems are included among the relationship concerns she addresses.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is warm, respectful, and interactive. She balances empathy with gentle challenge and focuses on practical steps alongside deeper exploration.
How much experience does she have?
She has 23 years of experience working as a therapist with people facing a wide range of concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Virginia.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to begin working together?
Select the continue button on this profile, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.