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Brenda Canales, LCSW
Florida
LCSW - Stress and Addiction support
See online therapy options- CBT methods
- ACT strategies
- Spanish available
About Brenda
Brenda Canales is an LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Florida with seven years of professional experience. She works with people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, low self-esteem, depression, relationship and intimacy concerns, grief, parenting stress, anger, career changes, and compassion fatigue. Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Her approach is practical and focused on changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. She uses straightforward conversation to identify patterns that get in the way. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to notice thought habits, and on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to clarify values and small steps that matter.
Brenda also uses elements of Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Client-Centered Therapy, and Narrative Therapy when they fit a person’s needs. That means she may teach specific skills for managing strong emotions, help boost motivation for change, and listen to how a person's story shapes choices. Sessions are aimed at simple, usable tools rather than long theory discussions.
Her work includes additional focus on aging and geriatric issues, caregiver stress, codependency, substance use concerns, forgiveness, hospice and end-of-life counseling, and life purpose questions. She will talk through practical steps for coping with change and for rebuilding routines that support daily functioning.
To start, a person completes a short matching questionnaire and schedules a first session. Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Brenda commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify and change thought patterns that increase anxiety or depression. CBT focuses on practical exercises and behavior changes that someone can try between meetings to test what helps.She also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy which helps people clarify values and take small, committed steps even when uncomfortable feelings remain. Client-Centered Therapy is part of her style too, which means conversations aim to be person-focused and paced by the client's concerns.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. She will collaborate with each person to decide whether CBT, ACT, or other methods fit their goals and day-to-day life. That decision is reviewed as progress is made and circumstances change.
The biography does not list specific online formats, so confirm the exact session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. They can also allow someone to meet at a convenient time on a weekday or evening without taking extra time away from work or caregiving duties.
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Experience
7+ years
Listed in
Florida, Ohio, Maine, Minnesota, Virginia
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with most often?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, addictions, low self-esteem, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, parenting strain, anger, and career or life changes.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
She uses CBT to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and test different responses. That often includes simple exercises and practice between sessions.
What is her professional experience?
She has seven years of professional work experience as an LCSW in clinical settings and private practice work in Florida.
What credentials and location should I know about?
She is an LCSW licensed in Florida and practices from that state.
Does she offer sessions in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, since the biography does not list specific formats.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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