Profile / United States
Brenda Torres-Velazquez, LCSW
California
LCSW - Anxiety and Stress
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- English and Spanish
- Career and self-esteem
About Brenda
Brenda Torres-Velazquez is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in California with eight years of professional experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, career difficulties, relationship concerns, and low self-esteem. Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Brenda focuses on practical, actionable steps clients can try between sessions. She uses straightforward conversation to identify unhelpful thoughts and habits. Then she helps people test different ways of responding to those patterns.
Her approach often centers on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and behaviors to find changeable targets. Brenda discusses goals and plans in simple terms so people know what to expect week to week.
She also addresses related life stressors such as body image, caregiver strain, chronic pain or illness, communication problems, forgiveness, loneliness, money issues, pregnancy and childbirth concerns, self-love, and workplace challenges. These topics are folded into practical work when they come up in sessions.
Brenda asks about daily routines and specific situations so interventions are concrete. She helps clients build small skills and track progress. New clients complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session to get started.
How Brenda uses CBT online and what to expect
Brenda frequently uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy online to map how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect. CBT sessions focus on clear problems and concrete skills such as noticing automatic thoughts, testing those thoughts, and practicing alternative behaviors. This approach is commonly used for anxiety, depression, stress, and work-related concerns. She keeps the process collaborative. Together the client and Brenda review goals, pick a few small tasks to try between sessions, and check progress. Decisions about which techniques to use are based on the client's needs, goals, and preferences rather than a fixed plan. Session logistics and formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into busy days, allow shorter check-ins, or remove travel time. It can also let people use tools like worksheets and screen sharing during a session to review thought records or practice exercises.Areas of expertise
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Experience
8+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address most often?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, career difficulties, and self-esteem problems, plus related areas like body image and caregiver stress.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
She uses CBT to help people identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and then try specific, small changes to test what works.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has eight years of professional experience working with adults on mood, stress, and life transitions.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in California and practices with that credential in the state.
Can I meet with her in Spanish?
Yes. Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Are international clients accepted?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does payment work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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