Therapist profile
Brenita Seay, LPC
Tennessee
Licensed Professional Counselor - Stress and Anger
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- CredentialsLPC
- LicenseLPC, Tennessee / 4957
- NPI1639707144
- Experience14 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationTennessee
About
- Client-centered approach
- Cognitive behavioral tools
- Mindfulness techniques
About Brenita
Brenita Seay is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Tennessee with 14 years of experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, self-esteem and confidence struggles, and life transitions including parenting and career changes. Brenita also lists anger, sleeping difficulties, grief, intimacy-related issues, bipolar concerns, ADHD, and coaching among her focus areas.
Her style centers on straightforward conversation. She aims to create an environment where clients can speak about thoughts and feelings without judgment. Sessions move at a practical pace, so she asks clients to arrive on time. There is a 10-minute grace period for 30-minute sessions and a 15-minute grace period for 45-minute sessions before a session is marked a no-show.
In meetings she uses familiar therapeutic approaches such as client-centered work, cognitive behavioral strategies, mindfulness, narrative techniques, and psychodynamic ideas. She listens for patterns in thinking and behavior, and then she and the client pick steps to try between sessions. Progress is measured in what the client notices in everyday life, not in labels.
Brenita supports people who want clearer coping tools for anger, better sleep habits, steadier mood, or stronger relationships. She also helps with skills like time management and motivation when they get in the way of daily life. Her approach is practical and focused on what clients can do next.
To make the most of a session she emphasizes punctual starts and enough time to address concerns. Her background includes work across common mental health challenges and helping people build skills they can use after sessions end.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online work
Client-centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting. The therapist follows the client's lead, clarifies concerns, and helps people find their own solutions. This approach can help with anger, self-esteem, and relationship worries.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy offers clear, practical steps to shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. It uses exercises and experiments to test new ways of responding to stress, anxiety, and mood problems. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to lower reactivity and increase moment-to-moment awareness, useful for anger and sleep difficulties.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods to try based on their goals and preferences. That makes sessions adaptable as needs change.
Confirm the current online session options before booking, since the biography does not list specific formats. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life by cutting travel time and allowing sessions during breaks. It also allows for shorter check-ins when that fits a schedule, or camera-off phone conversations when bandwidth is low. Licensed professionals can use these options to keep continuity of care while focusing on practical skills and real-world changes.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
14+ years
Listed in
Tennessee
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, self-esteem, relationships, parenting, grief, anger, sleep issues, career concerns, bipolar, ADHD, and coaching topics.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is direct and conversational, focusing on practical steps. She uses a mix of client-centered listening and active techniques to change unhelpful thoughts and habits.
How much experience does she have?
She has 14 years of professional experience working with a range of mental health and life concerns.
What credential does she hold and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Tennessee and practices there.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as specific formats are not listed in the biography.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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