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- ACT
- CBT
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About Brenda
Brenda Garcia, Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), holds licenses in Florida and Texas and has 10 years of clinical experience. She helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship and intimacy concerns, addictions, grief, and a range of related issues including ADHD and bipolar mood concerns. She works in English and Spanish.
Brenda uses clear, talk-based sessions where the person leads and she listens without judgment. She describes working together to identify what's behind painful feelings and to develop practical ways to cope. Sessions focus on small, concrete steps that can change daily functioning and emotional responses.
Her approach draws on several methods. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts while committing to values-based action. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going. Client-Centered Therapy prioritizes the person's perspective and immediate experience in the room.
Brenda also uses psychodynamic ideas to look at past patterns that affect present life. Solution-Focused Therapy is used for concrete problem solving and short-term goals. These methods are blended to fit the concerns a person brings to sessions.
She supports work on specific topics such as abandonment, attachment issues, body image, caregiver stress, codependency, communication problems, dissociation, domestic violence, substance use, eating-related issues, guilt and shame, impulsivity, and forgiveness. Her style is direct and practical, aimed at helping people make manageable changes.
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Therapeutic approaches and how online sessions can work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then choose actions that match their values. It is useful for anxiety, stress, and problems that involve avoidance.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on the link between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It uses practical exercises and experiments to reduce symptoms of depression, anxiety, and certain behavior patterns.
Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes the person's own perspective and experience in the session. It supports clearer self-understanding and decisions based on what matters most to the person.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will help the person test methods and decide what fits best based on needs, goals, and preferences. This happens collaboratively over the first sessions.
Confirm current session options before booking to know what formats are offered. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. Licensed professionals commonly use these benefits to help people maintain consistency and focus on practical steps between sessions.
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Areas of expertise
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Texas, Florida
Languages
English, Spanish
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, and related concerns such as ADHD and bipolar mood issues.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses a direct, talk-based approach that focuses on identifying root causes and practical coping steps. Sessions blend talk therapy with goal-focused techniques.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 10 years of practice as a licensed clinical social worker.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with licenses in Florida and Texas and is located in Florida.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Does she work with international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How does billing and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to start?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988.