Therapist profile
Brenda Amundson, LMHC
Massachusetts
LMHC in Massachusetts - Anger and Relationship Concerns
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- CredentialsLMHC
- LicenseLMHC, Massachusetts / LMHC209
- NPI1194973362
- Experience33 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationMassachusetts
About
- Stress and anxiety
- Addictions support
- Grief and loss
About Brenda
Brenda Amundson is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) in Massachusetts with 33 years of professional experience. She helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and family concerns, depression, grief, anger, parenting strain, and career or life transitions. Brenda also focuses on issues that affect first responders, people living with HIV/AIDS, hoarding concerns, and hospice and end-of-life matters.
Her style is straightforward and practical. She encourages open discussion of feelings and thoughts and aims to reduce fear of judgment in sessions. Conversations are aimed at identifying what is getting in the way of daily life and finding useful steps to change it.
Brenda draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to work through emotional reactions and coping patterns. Sessions often focus on recognizing triggers, developing clearer communication, and building concrete coping skills. The emphasis is on what a person can try between sessions to manage strong feelings and reduce conflict.
She frames early sessions around what the client wants to address and sets achievable goals. Progress is monitored with regular check-ins and adjustments when needed. Clients who are worried about taking the first step are met with a calm, practical approach to scheduling and planning.
Brenda accepts international clients and conducts work in English. Cost varies with location and uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. To begin, prospective clients are asked to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
How sessions work
How evidence-based techniques translate to online sessions
Brenda works with evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical skills. One approach commonly used in this kind of work teaches people to recognize and label emotional triggers, then test small behavioral changes to see what helps reduce reactive responses. This approach helps with issues like anger, anxiety, and relationship conflict.Another useful method emphasizes communication and problem-solving skills. It helps people practice clearer ways to express needs, set limits, and repair interactions after tension. That kind of work is helpful for people who snap at loved ones or who want less escalation at work.
Choosing the right approach is part of the process. Brenda will collaborate with each person to figure out which techniques match their goals and daily realities. She checks in and adjusts the focus as progress is made so the plan stays practical and relevant.
The biography does not list specific online session formats. Confirm the available formats before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. They also let people work through skills and communication practice in the context of their everyday routines.
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Experience
33+ years
Listed in
Massachusetts
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger or related concerns does she address?
She works with anger alongside stress, anxiety, relationship conflicts, parenting strain, grief, and addictions.
How would you describe her approach to anger?
Her style is practical and direct. She uses evidence-based techniques to identify triggers, improve communication, and build coping skills.
How much experience does she have?
She has 33 years of professional experience working with a wide range of emotional and behavioral concerns.
What credential does she hold and where does she practice?
She is an LMHC - Licensed Mental Health Counselor - practicing in Massachusetts.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
Session formats are not specified in the biography. Confirm current session options before booking.
How does payment work and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
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Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is unsafe, use the crisis numbers.