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Brenda Yanofsky, MI Psychologist 6301002334
Michigan
MI Psychologist - Relationships and Anxiety
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Mindfulness practices
- Attachment-informed work
About Brenda
Brenda Yanofsky is a Michigan Psychologist (MI Psychologist 6301002334) with 35 years of clinical experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, self-esteem difficulties, depression, addictions, grief, trauma and abuse, sleep and eating issues, and other life changes.
She uses a mix of practical strategies and talking therapy to help people change unhelpful thought patterns and day-to-day habits. Sessions focus on noticing thoughts and behaviors that get in the way and trying concrete alternatives. She also draws on attachment-informed ideas and mindfulness practices when they fit the client’s needs.
Brenda’s background includes long experience in clinical practice and an interest in mind-body connections. She aims to help people manage emotion, cope with change, and improve relationships. She also addresses caregiver stress, chronic illness and aging concerns among other focused areas.
Her approach is straightforward and problem-focused. People can expect clear steps, short-term goals when appropriate, and regular review of progress. She works with issues such as communication problems, commitment concerns, grief, and adjustment to major life events.
To begin, a prospective client follows the site’s matching questionnaire and schedules an initial session. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Confirm current session options and scheduling details before booking.
How Brenda Uses CBT, Attachment, and Client-Centered Methods Online
Brenda works with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice and test unhelpful thoughts and routines. CBT focuses on concrete steps - tracking thoughts, testing assumptions, and practicing new behaviors - which can help with anxiety, depression, and sleep or eating problems.She also uses attachment-based ideas to look at how past relationship patterns affect current connections. That approach helps when communication, intimacy, or trust issues are causing distress. Client-centered techniques form a base for sessions by keeping conversations focused on the person’s priorities and immediate concerns.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist and client review goals and try methods that fit those goals. Decisions about pace, techniques, and emphasis are made together so the plan matches needs and preferences.
Session formats are not specified in this profile, so confirm current options before booking. The practice notes sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins, and remove travel time. Those practical benefits help people maintain consistency with brief, structured therapy tasks between sessions.
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Experience
35+ years
Listed in
Michigan
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with most often?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, grief, trauma and abuse, addictions, sleep and eating problems, and life transitions.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She uses practical, structured techniques to notice unhelpful thoughts and habits alongside talking therapy. Sessions often set short-term goals and try new ways of responding to problems.
How long has she been practicing?
She has 35 years of clinical experience working with a wide range of concerns and populations.
What credential does she hold and where is she located?
She is listed as a MI Psychologist (MI Psychologist 6301002334) and practices in Michigan.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and what does cost look like?
Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time; costs vary with location. Confirm pricing details through the site before scheduling.
How do I begin if I want to work with her?
Use the site button to view online therapy options, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule your first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are not safe, use the crisis numbers.