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Brenda Garcia, LCSW
Florida
LCSW - Anxiety and Trauma focus
See online therapy options- CBT techniques
- ACT methods
- English and Spanish
About Brenda
Brenda Garcia is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 10 years of experience based in Florida. She focuses on stress, anxiety, grief, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and family concerns, and related issues such as self-esteem and coping with life changes.
She uses a straightforward, conversational style in sessions. She listens to current problems and helps people notice the thoughts and habits that keep problems going. Then she offers practical tools to try and adjust those patterns in daily life.
Brenda draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help people spot unhelpful thinking and test different responses. She also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and client-centered approaches to clarify values and goals. These methods are combined with solution-focused and psychodynamic ideas when helpful.
Sessions tend to emphasize clear, doable steps rather than long theory talks. People work on concrete skills for managing anxiety, improving communication, or handling cravings and impulsivity. Problem-focused work like this can also address issues such as body image, eating-related concerns, addiction, and caregiver stress.
Brenda speaks English and Spanish. Her practice includes attention to attachment and abandonment concerns, boundaries and codependency, forgiveness and guilt, and recovery after domestic violence or separation. To start, clients use a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session.
How Brenda’s approaches translate to online work
Brenda uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice patterns of thinking and behavior and then test small changes that can lower anxiety or improve mood. CBT sessions often include specific exercises and homework to try between meetings to build new habits.She also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to clarify what matters most and to practice accepting difficult thoughts while still taking value-driven action. Client-centered work is used to listen closely and shape goals that make sense for the person seeking help.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. Brenda will discuss options with each person and together they will pick methods and pacing that match the client’s concerns, goals, and preferences. That collaborative choice guides what is tried in sessions and in between.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm available options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. Ask about the specific session formats offered when you complete the matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Texas, Florida
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she work with?
She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, grief, relationship and family concerns, addictions, self-esteem and related problems listed in her specialties.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
She uses CBT to help people identify unhelpful thoughts and habits and then practice alternative responses in daily life.
What is her clinical style like?
She keeps sessions practical and conversational, focusing on clear steps and skills to address current problems.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LCSW licensed in Florida and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what does cost look like?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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