Therapist profile
Brenda Sallee, LMFT
Florida
Florida LMFT - Anger and Relationships
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- CredentialsLMFT
- LicenseLMFT, Florida / MT4149
- NPI1578363131
- Experience10 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationFlorida
About
- CBT strategies
- DBT skills
- Client-centered work
About Brenda
Brenda Sallee is a Florida licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) with 10 years of clinical experience. She helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship pain, self-esteem struggles, addictions, and anger. Sessions focus on practical coping skills and clearer communication rather than labels or quick fixes.
Brenda uses a mix of approaches to match what each person needs. She draws on client-centered work to keep conversations grounded in the person's own goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to spot and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) tools help with emotional regulation and distress tolerance.
She also brings narrative therapy techniques to look at the stories people tell about themselves. Internal Family Systems ideas can help identify different inner parts that influence choices and feelings. Those methods are applied to issues like anger, communication problems, codependency, and family of origin concerns.
In sessions Brenda focuses on concrete steps: learning skills to calm down, practicing new ways to speak up, and trying small behavior changes between meetings. She works on relapse prevention for substance concerns and on rebuilding trust after relationship ruptures.
Brenda offers straightforward, steady guidance and expects collaboration. People leave with clear tools to manage intense moments, address long-standing patterns, and move toward more manageable day-to-day living.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online work
Brenda uses Client-Centered Therapy to keep conversations focused on the client's priorities, listening for what matters and shaping sessions around those goals. That approach is helpful when someone wants coaching on communication or needs a steady space to sort through strong feelings.She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to identify patterns of thinking and behavior that fuel anger and anxiety. CBT sessions tend to include practical exercises and homework to test new ways of responding, which can be reviewed during online meetings. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) supplies concrete skills for emotional regulation and distress tolerance, useful when anger spikes or stress feels overwhelming.
Choosing the right mix of methods is part of the work. Brenda will collaborate with each person to decide which approaches fit best based on goals and what is working in practice. She adapts techniques over time as progress and challenges become clearer.
Session formats are not specified in the original biography, so confirm current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and let people practice skills in the context of their daily environment without travel time.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of issues does she help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship problems, self-esteem concerns, addictions, anger, and related family issues.
What is her general therapy style?
Her style is practical and collaborative, focusing on skills, clearer communication, and steps people can try between sessions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 10 years of experience working with adults on a range of emotional and relational challenges.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Florida LMFT and practices in Florida.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does payment work and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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