- CBT techniques
- DBT skills
- Narrative work
About Brenda
Brenda Sallee is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in Florida with ten years of clinical experience. She works with adults dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, grief, self-esteem struggles, depression, addictions, and anger. Brenda also supports people facing career strain, parenting pressures, and life changes.
Her style is straightforward and practical. Sessions focus on identifying what sparks strong reactions and learning ways to respond differently. She uses clear tools from several approaches to help people lower reactivity, speak up more effectively, and repair strained connections.
Brenda draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to spot unhelpful thought patterns and test new behaviors. She also uses Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills for emotion regulation and distress tolerance. Narrative Therapy helps people make sense of painful events and rewrite stories that keep them stuck.
Internal Family Systems is part of her work when people notice conflicting parts inside themselves - a part that wants connection and a part that pushes others away, for example. Treatment focuses on practical steps and short-term skills as well as deeper personal work when needed.
Clients can expect a collaborative approach where goals are set together. Brenda helps people practice new responses in session and adapt them to daily situations. She offers work that balances coping skills with attention to underlying patterns and past experiences.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the person in front of the therapist and listening deeply to what matters. In practice this means time to describe feelings and work out what you want to change, which can help with anger that shows up in relationships.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy targets the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions. Online sessions can use CBT to spot thought patterns that lead to outbursts and to try new responses between meetings. Dialectical Behavior Therapy adds concrete skills for managing intense emotions and tolerating distress without acting on impulse.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work with clients to pick methods that match their needs, goals, and preferences. That collaboration includes checking how techniques feel in real life and adjusting the plan as progress is made.
Confirm the available session formats before booking since the profile does not list them. Many people find remote sessions easier to fit into work or family schedules, or useful for shorter check-ins on skill practice. Ask about session length and whether a particular format fits your routine when you complete the matching questionnaire.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, grief, self-esteem, depression, addictions, anger, and related concerns listed on her profile.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and collaborative. Sessions focus on identifying triggers, learning skills, and changing patterns.
How long has she been practicing?
She has ten years of experience as a clinician in Florida.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She is a FL LMFT, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist practicing in Florida.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the profile does not list specific formats.
How are fees and scheduling handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time; to begin, complete the short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.