Key details
- CredentialsLCSW
- LicenseLCSW, Texas / 68219; LCSW, Florida / SW22051
- NPI1366938359
- Experience10 years
- LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
- LocationFlorida
About
- ACT and CBT
- Trauma informed work
- English and Spanish
About Brenda
Brenda Garcia is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 10 years of experience based in Florida. She works with adults who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship problems, grief, addiction, anger, and other life changes. Brenda conducts therapy in both English and Spanish and draws on a range of practical methods to help people manage distressing feelings and behaviors.
Her approach is straightforward and person-focused. Sessions are conversational and goal-directed. Brenda listens to what matters most to each person and helps them name patterns that get in the way. She uses tools and exercises to build new ways of handling tough moments rather than only talking about them.
Brenda combines Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Client-Centered techniques alongside psychodynamic and solution-focused ideas. That mix lets her work on present-day coping skills while also looking at past patterns that shape reactions. People may practice noticing triggers, testing new responses, and building clearer communication skills.
In session she helps people examine shame, impulsivity, attachment concerns, and caregiving stress, and she supports work on substance use, eating-related issues, and intimacy-related worries. The tone is practical: identify what’s happening, try manageable steps, and check what helps.
To begin, prospective clients follow the site's matching flow and schedule a first meeting. Fees vary by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How sessions work
Therapeutic approaches and working online
Brenda commonly uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) in her work. ACT focuses on clarifying personal values and learning to live a meaningful life while accepting difficult feelings. That approach often helps people who struggle with persistent anger, avoidance, or distress that interferes with daily life. CBT breaks down unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns into manageable steps. It helps with stress, anxiety, mood concerns, and impulsive reactions by teaching concrete skills and testing small behavioral changes.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Brenda will work with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. She combines short-term skill building with occasional exploration of past patterns so clients can see what produces the most practical change.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. They can also let someone choose an approach that matches their day-to-day routine, such as doing skills practice between sessions and reviewing progress together.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Texas, Florida
Languages
English, Spanish
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with adults on stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, addiction, anger, relationship and career concerns, and related issues such as impulsivity and attachment problems.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style is conversational and goal-focused. She blends practical exercises with exploration of patterns that underlie feelings and behavior.
How much experience does she have?
She has 10 years of clinical experience as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker.
Where is she licensed and located?
She holds LCSW credentials in Florida and Texas and practices from Florida.
In which languages can sessions be held?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Does she work with international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions billed and what do they cost?
Cost varies by location; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start working with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule the first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is unsafe, use the crisis numbers.