Key details
- CredentialsLCSW
- LicenseLCSW, Florida / SW20229; LISW, Ohio / I.2405981; LCSW, Maine / LC24190; LICSW, Minnesota / 34126; LCSW, Virginia / 0904017665
- NPI1598491557
- Experience7 years
- LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
- LocationFlorida
About
- ACT and CBT
- DBT skills
- Spanish available
About Brenda
Brenda Canales is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Florida with seven years of professional experience. She works with adults on stress, anxiety, addiction concerns, low self-esteem, depression, relationship and intimacy challenges, grief, parenting strain, anger, career questions, and coping with life changes. Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Brenda keeps conversation direct and practical. She listens to what is causing the most strain and helps people develop concrete skills to respond differently. That may look like setting small behavioral goals, practicing ways to notice strong emotions, and trying out new communication approaches in real situations.
Her clinical work draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Client-Centered Therapy. She uses these methods to help people notice patterns, shift unhelpful thoughts, build distress-tolerance skills, and increase motivation for change. In sessions she tends to break things down into manageable steps rather than overloading with theory.
Brenda also supports people facing caregiver stress, aging and geriatric concerns, codependency, commitment and control issues, forgiveness work, and end-of-life topics. She can talk through struggles around drug and alcohol use, isolation, and life purpose as part of a broader plan.
Practical matters are discussed early on - how counseling fits into daily life and what goals feel realistic. To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session through the site’s online options.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting ruled by them, and then choose actions that align with personal values. This can be useful when anger gets in the way of important relationships or goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and changing behaviors that keep problems going, which often includes practical exercises to test new responses to triggering situations. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches skills for emotion regulation and distress tolerance, which can be helpful when anger feels intense or overwhelming.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Brenda will collaborate with the client to identify which methods fit best, based on the person’s goals, preferences, and day-to-day demands. That shared decision making guides what to try first and how to measure progress.
The original biography does not specify session formats here, so confirm current online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit counseling into a busy week, allow for shorter check-in sessions when needed, and reduce travel time. It also lets people practice new skills between sessions in their usual settings and bring real situations into conversation.
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Experience
7+ years
Listed in
Florida, Ohio, Maine, Minnesota, Virginia
Languages
English, Spanish
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger and related concerns does she address?
She works with adults on anger alongside stress, anxiety, relationship strain, addictions, grief, and coping with life changes.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
The approach is practical and conversational. She focuses on clear steps, skill building, and real-life practice rather than abstract theory.
How much experience does she have?
She has seven years of professional experience as a clinician working with a range of emotional and behavioral concerns.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Virginia and Florida and practices from Florida.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
What session formats are offered?
The biography does not list specific session formats; confirm current session options before booking.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with Brenda?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule the 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 anyone is unsafe, use the crisis numbers.