- CBT techniques
- Attachment focus
- Client-centered work
About Brenda
Dr. Brenda Yanofsky is a Michigan psychologist with 35 years of experience. She sees adults dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strains, grief, anger, and several other life challenges.
She favors practical, talk-based work that addresses both thoughts and day-to-day behavior. Sessions focus on what is happening now and what makes life harder. She draws on several therapy approaches to help people notice patterns and try concrete changes.
Brenda uses techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy to help people identify unhelpful thinking and test different responses. She also uses client-centered methods that keep the conversation grounded in the person’s priorities. Attachment-based ideas are part of how she looks at relationship struggles and recurring cycles with others.
Her background includes extended clinical practice in Michigan and a mix of approaches rather than a single method. That breadth allows her to shift strategies when a person needs a different way of working. She pays attention to sleep, substance use, caregiving stress, chronic illness, and other practical barriers that affect progress.
People come to her for short-term problem solving and longer-term work alike. Sessions typically include clear goals, skill practice, and direct feedback so people can try new behaviors between meetings. The focus is on manageable changes that reduce tension and improve how someone handles anger and other strong feelings.
How her methods translate to online sessions
Dr. Yanofsky commonly uses cognitive behavioral therapy and client-centered methods in her practice. CBT helps people identify unhelpful thoughts and practice different responses to reduce anger and anxiety. Client-centered work keeps the focus on the person’s priorities and uses listening and reflection to clarify what matters most.She also integrates attachment-based ideas when relationship patterns are involved, helping people recognize how past connections shape present reactions. These approaches can be combined in short-term or longer-term work depending on the issue and the person’s goals. Deciding which approach to use is collaborative; the therapist and client review needs, goals, and preferences and agree on a plan to try in sessions.
The profile does not list specific session formats here, so confirm available options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit meetings into a workday, reduce travel time, or allow a shorter check-in when schedules are tight. The emphasis is on practical benefits: making sessions part of everyday life and using them to practice skills that carry into daily routines.
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Primary focus
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Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
35+ years
Listed in
Michigan
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, anger, relationship problems, and a wide range of related issues such as sleep, addictions, and caregiver stress.
What is her general approach in sessions?
She uses a mix of approaches focused on practical change, including cognitive behavioral strategies and client-centered conversation to set goals and practice new responses.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 35 years of experience working with adults on emotional and behavioral issues.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is listed as MI Psychologist and practices in Michigan.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the US work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
What formats are used for sessions?
The original profile did not specify formats here; confirm current session options before booking.
How do fees and getting started work?
Cost varies by 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.