- CBT techniques
- DBT skills
- EMDR options
About Brenda
Brenda Perea is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 33 years of experience practicing in Colorado. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, parenting challenges, trauma and abuse, addiction, grief, and anger. Sessions are offered in English and Spanish and she accepts international clients.
Brenda focuses on practical skills people can use right away. She listens and helps people identify immediate steps to reduce reactivity and manage strong emotions. She often uses evidence-informed tools to help people notice patterns and try new responses.
Her approach draws on client-centered work that keeps the person’s goals in view. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to spot unhelpful thinking and test different behaviors. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills and mindfulness practices are offered to steady intense reactions and build tolerance for discomfort.
Brenda also uses EMDR methods when trauma memories are a central concern and when the person and clinician agree it fits the work. She frames these tools as options rather than promises, and she matches methods to what a person needs and wants to try.
People who choose her usually want clear strategies and calm coaching for everyday problems. She helps with coping during life changes, addressing jealousy and multicultural issues, and managing seasonal mood shifts. Her style is direct and practical, focused on actions that ease stress and reduce explosive moments.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Client-centered work puts the person's goals first. In practice this means the therapist listens, reflects what matters to the person, and helps set clear, usable goals. This approach is useful for people who want focused problem-solving and direction.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) aims to identify unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors. Online CBT sessions typically include short exercises, thought records, and homework to try between meetings. This helps with anxiety, anger, and mood concerns by giving concrete steps to change daily responses.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills and mindfulness teach ways to tolerate strong emotions and reduce impulsive reactions. Online sessions can cover breathing and grounding practices, emotion regulation skills, and role-play of difficult conversations to practice calmer responses.
Choosing the right approach is collaborative. The therapist will discuss options, watch how methods feel in the first sessions, and adjust plans based on the client’s goals and comfort. People often mix approaches across sessions to match changing needs.
The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm which formats are offered before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, shorten check-ins when time is limited, and allow for quieter or lower-bandwidth sessions when needed. Licensed professionals can guide which methods and session structure will best fit each person’s circumstances.
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Experience
33+ years
Listed in
Colorado
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and parenting strain, trauma and abuse, addiction, grief, anger, self-esteem, bipolar issues, and coping with life changes.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is practical and client-centered. She focuses on teaching skills and trying approaches that reduce reactivity and improve daily functioning.
How much experience does she have?
She has 33 years of experience as a clinician working with a wide range of concerns, including trauma and long-term emotional struggles.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a Colorado Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, based in Colorado.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish, and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The biography does not list specific session formats. Confirm current session options with the service before booking.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location; 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 a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.