- ACT techniques
- CBT strategies
- Spanish speaking
About Brenda
Brenda Garcia is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with ten years of experience based in Florida. She works with people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, grief, trauma, depression, anger, relationship and family concerns, and addictions. She speaks English and Spanish and aims to make talking about hard feelings straightforward and direct.
Brenda focuses on helping people name what they are feeling and understand how those feelings affect daily life. Sessions are practical and conversation-driven. She listens for patterns that repeat and helps people notice triggers and responses. The work often includes setting small, achievable steps to try between sessions.
Her approach combines evidence-informed methods with time for exploring personal history and meaning. That can include looking at thoughts and behaviors, accepting difficult emotions while working toward valued actions, and exploring how past relationships shape current reactions. Brenda uses short-term solution work alongside deeper psychodynamic exploration when needed.
People often come for help with impulse control, angry reactions, or ongoing resentment. Brenda helps identify what leads to those moments and what can be changed. She also addresses related issues such as self-esteem, body image, caregiver stress, and substance use.
Conversations are held in plain language and are geared toward practical change. She asks about goals, suggests exercises to try, and revisits what is or isn’t helping. If someone wants Spanish language support, she offers sessions in Spanish as well.
How her approaches translate to online work
Brenda practices Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) in plain, practical ways. ACT focuses on noticing and accepting difficult thoughts and feelings while choosing actions that matter to the client. It can help when anger or avoidance gets in the way of daily life. CBT looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and uses exercises to test and change unhelpful patterns, which is useful for managing impulsive reactions and anxiety.She also uses Client-Centered Therapy, which centers on listening and responding to what the person says. That approach supports going at a pace that fits the client and making space to explore how past experiences shape current responses. Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Brenda will collaborate with the client to decide which methods to try based on goals and what feels most helpful.
Confirm the therapist's current session formats before booking, because the biography does not list them. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It also permits using exercises and worksheets between meetings so progress continues outside sessions.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Texas, Florida
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What sort of anger and related concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma, depression, anger, relationship and family concerns, addictions, and related issues such as impulsivity and communication problems.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She uses practical, conversation-based sessions that mix short-term solution work with deeper exploration when needed.
What is her experience working with these issues?
She has ten years of professional experience helping people navigate grief, trauma, mood concerns, and behavior patterns that include anger and impulsivity.
Which credentials and region apply to her practice?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Florida with credentials listed as FL LCSW and TX LCSW.
In which languages can sessions be conducted?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the original biography does not specify which formats are used.
How are costs handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.