- ACT and CBT
- Mindfulness therapy
- Emotion-focused work
About Brenda
Rev. Brenda Coffin is a Pennsylvania licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with 24 years of professional experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, family conflict, trauma and abuse, depression, and issues like addictions and eating concerns. She also addresses parenting, bipolar disorder, and compassion fatigue.
Her approach is straightforward and conversational. She listens and adjusts the way she talks to match what each person needs. Sessions focus on practical steps and clearer thinking rather than jargon.
Brenda draws from several evidence-informed methods, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), and Mindfulness Therapy. She uses these approaches to help people notice unhelpful patterns, build small habits, and improve emotional responses.
People bring many concerns tied to shame and guilt, such as abandonment, attachment struggles, body image, codependency, and caregiving stress. Brenda talks through these subjects plainly and helps identify manageable next steps. She also has experience with aging and geriatric issues, chronic pain and illness, cancer-related concerns, and commitment or control problems.
Her style emphasizes respect and sensitivity. She asks questions, reflects what she hears, and works with each person to shape a plan. To get started she asks people to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule an initial session.
Therapeutic approaches used in online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice painful thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then choose actions that match their values. It can be useful when guilt or shame keeps someone from moving toward what matters. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them with practical experiments, which can reduce repetitive self-blame and change behavior patterns. Mindfulness Therapy teaches present-moment awareness and simple exercises to reduce reactivity and support clearer thinking.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. She will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals, needs, and preferences. That means trying an approach, checking how it feels, and shifting course if something is not helpful.
The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life - a shorter check-in can happen during a break, a low-bandwidth option can be used when internet is limited, and not needing to travel saves time. Licensed professionals can adapt ACT, CBT, and mindfulness exercises to work over distance so practical skills are still practiced between sessions.
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Experience
24+ years
Listed in
Pennsylvania
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address related to guilt or shame?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, depression, addictions, eating issues, and related topics such as abandonment and body image.
How does she approach feelings of guilt and shame in sessions?
She uses conversational methods drawn from ACT, CBT, EFT, client-centered work, and mindfulness to help people notice patterns and take small practical steps.
How long has she practiced?
She has 24 years of professional experience working with adults on a wide range of emotional and relational concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Pennsylvania LCSW and practices in Pennsylvania.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or take international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she does not accept international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and 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.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.