Brenda Sanders, LMSW
Thoughtful, story-focused therapy for real life
Details
| Name | Brenda Sanders |
|---|---|
| Credentials | LMSW |
| Based in | Michigan |
| Licensed in | Michigan |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English |
| Years in practice | 6 |
About Brenda
Brenda Sanders, LMSW, focuses on helping people who are worn down by stress, anxiety, grief, addiction, and life transitions. She writes plainly and listens closely to what troubles someone now. Sessions aim to make daily life more manageable and improve relationships and self-esteem over time.
Brenda uses Narrative Therapy to help people reframe the stories they tell about themselves. She also draws on Attachment-Based and Client-Centered ways of working to strengthen connections and center the person's experience.
Background and approach
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy tools are used when practical skills are needed for mood, behavior, or coping. She brings six years of experience across community and clinical settings in Michigan. That background includes work in adult homeless programs, substance use treatment, returning citizens programs, outpatient clinics, and services for children with developmental needs.
This variety informs how she adapts sessions to different life situations. Brenda holds a Master of Social Work from Wayne State University and is a Licensed Master Social Worker in Michigan. Her training and practice have included work with grief, trauma, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and caregiver stress among other concerns.
She explains things plainly and helps people set realistic steps toward change. Therapy with Brenda is collaborative. She helps clients identify goals, test new ways of coping, and adjust approaches as needed.
The focus is on small, workable changes that add up to better day-to-day functioning.
What this therapist works with
Her listing names Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Trauma and abuse among the things Brenda works with, alongside the areas below.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Depression
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Antisocial personality
- Attachment issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
Approaches listed
- Narrative Therapy: Named in her listing among her approaches.
- Attachment-Based Therapy: Listed by Brenda among the ways she works.
- Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Brenda among the ways she works.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Brenda among the ways she works.
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT): Listed by Brenda among the ways she works.
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT): Listed by Brenda among the ways she works.
- Mindfulness Therapy: Listed by Brenda among the ways she works.
- Motivational Interviewing: Listed by Brenda among the ways she works.
- Psychodynamic Therapy: Listed by Brenda among the ways she works.
- Trauma-Focused Therapy: Listed by Brenda among the ways she works.
- Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Brenda directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.
Narrative Therapy in this listing
Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how she works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.
If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Brenda directly how she uses it and what a session usually looks like.
Online session options
Approaches that shape online therapy
Brenda often uses Narrative Therapy to help people tell a different story about stressful events and persistent problems. This approach helps separate the person from the problem so new choices become clearer and self-image can shift.She also uses Attachment-Based Therapy to look at how relationships influence feelings and behavior. This work can help people improve communication, reduce anxiety around closeness, and build more reliable connections. Client-Centered Therapy guides the pace and tone of sessions by following what the person finds most important in the moment.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Brenda will talk with each person about their goals, try different techniques, and adjust as needs and preferences change. Clients are encouraged to give feedback so the plan stays practical and relevant.
Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit varied routines. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues, phone sessions need less bandwidth and are easy during a work break, live chat supports quick check-ins, and messaging can be used for brief updates or ongoing coaching between sessions. These options make therapy more flexible for people managing busy lives.
Common questions about this listing
What concerns does Brenda commonly help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addiction, trauma, and related concerns like parenting, sleep, eating, and self-esteem.
What is her general therapy style?
Her style is collaborative and straightforward. She uses Narrative and attachment ideas plus skill-based tools when needed to help people change patterns and feel more in control.
What is her background and experience?
Brenda has six years of clinical experience across homeless services, substance use treatment, returning citizens programs, outpatient clinics, and services for children with developmental needs.
What credentials does she hold and where is she located?
She holds a Master of Social Work and is an LMSW in Michigan. Her practice and training background are based in Michigan.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Brenda offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.
How are costs handled for sessions?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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