Therapist profile
Brenda Wilson, LMHC
Washington
Licensed Mental Health Counselor - Anger and Mood concerns
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- CredentialsLMHC
- LicenseLMHC, Washington / LH00005933
- NPI1386611168
- Experience20 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationWashington
About
- Addictions
- Depression
- Anxiety
About Brenda
Brenda Wilson is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Washington with 20 years of clinical experience. She has worked in inpatient and outpatient settings and helps people manage issues such as addictions, bipolar disorder, depression, anxiety, and anger.
She focuses on practical conversations that address immediate problems. Sessions typically include skills to handle strong emotions, strategies for managing moods, and steps for reducing substance misuse. Brenda adapts the pace to what clients can handle in daily life.
Over two decades she has helped people facing grief, relationship strain, sleep and eating difficulties, and parenting stress. She also supports those dealing with chronic illness, adoption and foster care issues, and feelings of emptiness or codependency. Her background includes work with domestic violence and drug and alcohol addiction contexts.
In sessions she talks through behavior patterns and helps clients try new ways of responding. That can mean breaking down triggers, practicing calmer reactions, and rebuilding routines that improve sleep and mood. Conversations often include concrete planning for the week ahead.
Her approach is grounded in evidence-based therapeutic techniques and real-world problem solving. Brenda works with adults in English and practices in Washington. Prospective clients can expect straightforward, skills-focused work aimed at reducing destructive patterns and improving daily functioning.
How sessions work
How evidence-based techniques translate to online sessions
Brenda works from evidence-based therapeutic techniques that teach concrete skills. One approach focuses on emotion regulation skills - learning how to notice rising anger, pause, and use short strategies to reduce intensity. This helps with snapping at loved ones, work frustration, and resentment that builds over time. Another commonly used approach targets behavior patterns and routines. It looks at daily habits like sleep, substance use, and activity levels and makes step-by-step changes to support steadier mood and reduced reactivity.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Brenda will review your goals and preferences and recommend methods that fit your situation. The process is collaborative - she helps test what works and adjusts the plan based on your progress and feedback.
Confirm current session options before booking since specific formats are not listed in the biography. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, cut down on travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. They also let a person practice new skills in day-to-day settings and then discuss how those attempts went in the next session.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Washington
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger and mood concerns does she address?
She works with anger alongside issues such as addictions, bipolar disorder, depression, anxiety, relationship strain, grief, and stress.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She focuses on practical conversations, skills training, and behavior change to help manage strong emotions and reduce harmful patterns.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Brenda has 20 years of professional experience in both inpatient and outpatient settings.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in Washington state.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not list specific formats.
How are sessions paid for and what do costs look like?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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