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You want change but don't know where to start. You might be experiencing debilitating emotional, psychological, and/or physical pain. Or depression that leaves you feeling lost and alone. Maybe you have intense anxiety and fear that prevents you from connecting with those you love and that keeps you from feeling accomplished. Perhaps a slow eroding of your self-esteem has taken root and negatively impacting your abilities to see the wonder and awe in the world. If you are experiencing any of these feelings, emotions, or life challenges, please know that you are not alone. In collaboration we will heal the root of pain and create a path to your heart center where you are free of burdens and able to thrive. I am a skilled clinician who is authentic, intuitive, and focused. My counseling approach is individualized where I draw from current research in brain science, physiology of trauma, counseling, positive psychology, existential philosophy, and mind sight. I provide services in a culturally sensitive and trauma informed manner where you feel safe and capable to ignite your curiosity, where you will gain insight into your heart wisdom and intelligence, and where meaningful releases of painful body sensations and memories happens without being re-traumatized. Positive change is possible. I am here for you.
My goal for each session is that you experience new insights and achieve more peace and understanding.
Clients share that they appreciate being seen, heard and understood after years of not feeling safe in connection with another person. The gift to know how to reclaim authenticity is an important take away for many of the people I work with.
I work with adults of all ages who are experiencing difficulties in optimal functioning in their personal and/or professional lives.
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I identify as
Attachment-based
It all starts here in your early attachment experiences- as trauma expert Janina Fisher explains - were your earlier years about your body, mind and nervous system organizing around safety and security or were they organized around defending against possible annihilation and/or abandonment? Using this de-stigmatizing approach allows healing to begin right away as we recognized the survival strategies we incorporated to survive.
8 ratings with written reviews
April 27, 2026
I chose Brenda because of her background in trauma. I have someone in my life with a traumatic upbringing and my relationship with them is forever changed after she helped me understand the differences in our neurobiology. She has helped me immeasurably forge my own path towards my goals of self compassion and acceptance. Direct, real and human with a great sense of humor. Exactly what I was hoping for in a therapist!
February 5, 2026
Great at keeping the conversation on topic to make the most of our time. I was very comfortable opening up right away. I felt listened to and also have helpful next steps for my situation. I am skeptical of therapy but after this first session my mind has shifted.
January 26, 2026
She’s wonderful! I love being able to talk with an open-minded person about topics that make me feel uncomfortable; she certainly knows how to make you comfortable and feel safe to say what’s on your mind!