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Brenda Burrell, LCSW
Mississippi
LCSW - Anxiety and Addiction work
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- DBT and mindfulness
- Communication skills
About Brenda
Brenda Burrell is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 18 years of experience. She practices in Mississippi and helps people with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, depression, and related issues.
She uses straightforward conversations to identify current problems and practical ways to respond. Brenda listens to what is happening now and helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and habits. Sessions focus on small, doable steps that can be tried between meetings.
Brenda draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to link thoughts, feelings, and actions. She also uses client-centered approaches to keep sessions focused on the person's goals. Mindfulness and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills are introduced when useful for managing strong emotions or stress.
Her work commonly addresses anger, self-esteem, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and ADHD-related struggles. She also helps people with communication problems, guilt and shame, veteran and armed forces issues, and post-traumatic stress.
Brenda keeps language simple and concrete during sessions. She will talk through practical exercises, role-play communication patterns, and suggest breathing or grounding techniques when those fit the goal. The emphasis is on noticing patterns and testing new ways of responding in everyday life.
People who want clear, structured steps and tools tend to find this approach helpful. To begin, she asks for some basic information and a first meeting to set goals and try initial strategies.
Practical approaches for online sessions
Brenda uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify unhelpful thoughts and test small behavioral changes. CBT emphasizes concrete exercises and homework tasks that can be practiced between sessions. She also uses Client-Centered Therapy to keep the focus on the person's goals and lived experience, allowing sessions to follow what matters most to the individual.Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills are used when emotion regulation or intense reactions get in the way of daily life; these skills teach concrete techniques for managing strong feelings and improving distress tolerance. Together these methods offer a mix of structured skill work and listening to what the person needs in the moment.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Brenda will discuss goals, try relevant techniques, and adjust methods based on what helps most. This is a collaborative process that tests practical strategies and changes course when something does not fit.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current online session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. These practical benefits help people try focused skill practice and maintain regular contact without rearranging the whole day.
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Experience
18+ years
Listed in
Wisconsin, Mississippi
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with most often?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, depression, anger, self-esteem, bipolar issues, and coping with life changes.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
CBT is used to link thoughts, feelings, and actions and to identify unhelpful thinking patterns. Sessions focus on practical exercises and small behavioral experiments to try between meetings.
What is her professional background?
She has 18 years of professional experience working in clinical settings and related roles helping people with a range of emotional and behavioral concerns.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She holds an MS and is an LCSW. She practices in Mississippi.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Can international clients work with her?
She is not accepting international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and what is the cost model?
Session cost varies with location and the service uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time; exact fees depend on the chosen plan and location.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to set goals and start.
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