- Addictions and recovery
- Mood and anxiety
- Parenting and family stress
About Brenda
Brenda Wilson is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) licensed in Washington with 20 years of experience. She has worked in inpatient and outpatient settings and has supported people facing addictions, mood conditions, anxiety, trauma, grief, and parenting challenges.
Her background includes work with substance use and co-occurring mood disorders. She supports people coping with bipolar disorder, depression, and addiction-related concerns. She also addresses stress, ADHD, sleeping and eating problems, and intimacy-related issues.
In sessions she focuses on practical steps and clear conversation. She collaborates with each person to shape goals and next steps. That might mean learning coping strategies for anxiety, finding ways to manage mood swings, or making a plan for grief and loss.
Brenda also works with people dealing with family problems, blended family issues, abandonment and attachment concerns, and the stresses of parenting. She has experience with chronic illness, fertility-related stress, and codependency patterns that affect relationships.
Her approach draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques used over many years in clinical settings. People who choose her can expect focused, goal-oriented work and straightforward discussion about progress and practical options.
How Brenda Uses Evidence-Based Approaches Online
Brenda works with evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on clear tools and skills. Cognitive-based approaches help people notice thought patterns that increase anxiety or depression and then practice new responses to those thoughts. This is useful for mood management, worry, and stress reduction.She also uses behavior-focused methods that emphasize actions and routines. That can include sleep and activity plans, coping skills for cravings in addiction, and step-by-step strategies for parenting or daily functioning. These approaches make problems more manageable by breaking them into small changes.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Brenda will talk with the client about goals, symptoms, and preferences and then recommend which techniques to try first. Adjustments are made along the way so the work stays practical and relevant to current needs.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, for example by removing commute time or allowing shorter check-ins during a work break. It also lets clients keep continuity with a licensed professional even when routines change.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Washington
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She works with addictions, bipolar disorder, depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, and related issues such as sleep and eating problems.
How would she describe her therapy style?
She uses practical, evidence-based techniques and straightforward conversation to set goals and track progress.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 20 years of professional experience including work in inpatient and outpatient settings.
What are her credentials and location?
She is an LMHC - Licensed Mental Health Counselor - licensed in Washington state.
Which languages are offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she see clients outside the United States?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with a session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is for adults and is not emergency care, mediation or legal advice. If you or a child are in danger, use the emergency numbers. Find someone else by name.