- Guilt and shame focus
- LGBTQ related issues
- Caregiver stress
About Brenda
Brenda Reida is a California LPCC with 15 years of professional experience. She works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, addiction concerns, LGBTQ issues, depression, and life changes. She frames clients as the experts in their own stories and draws on their strengths as the work proceeds.
Brenda listens for practical patterns that keep someone stuck. She talks through current struggles and identifies small steps that can reduce overwhelm. Sessions are direct and focused on problems the person brings, such as ongoing worry, craving and impulses, or the shame that follows a mistake.
She also helps with caregiver stress, communication problems, control issues, and the fallout of disasters both natural and human-caused. Addictive behaviors she sees include drug and alcohol addiction and process addictions like gambling or pornography. Brenda will talk about mood and personality difficulties in plain language and outline manageable strategies.
When guilt or shame is present, she helps people notice how those feelings affect choices and relationships. The work often includes slowing down strong reactions, naming what the feeling is linked to, and practicing different ways of responding. Progress is measured in clearer thinking and steadier daily routines rather than quick fixes.
Brenda uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide sessions and keeps the conversation practical. Sessions are conversational and goal-oriented, with attention to what fits the person's life right now. She offers services in English and practices in California.
How her evidence-based methods work in online sessions
Brenda uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change. One common approach involves skill building to manage anxiety and stress - teaching specific breathing, grounding, and planning strategies to reduce intense reactions. Another common strand targets addictive behaviors by identifying triggers, developing alternate routines, and managing urges in the moment.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. She will collaborate with each person to figure out which techniques fit their goals and daily life, checking in and adjusting as needed. The emphasis is on clear steps you can try between sessions and on learning what helps in real situations.
The profile does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can help fit sessions around work, caregiving, or other routines by reducing travel and making scheduling easier. It can also allow shorter check-ins when needed or sessions that do not require being on camera, depending on available formats and what is agreed during intake.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
15+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, LGBTQ issues, depression, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include caregiver stress, communication problems, and process addictions.
How would she approach shame or guilt?
She helps people notice how guilt and shame shape decisions and relationships, then practices alternative responses. The work emphasizes slowing reactions and naming what the feeling connects to.
What is her professional background?
She has 15 years of professional work experience supporting people with mood, addiction, and adjustment concerns. Her experience covers both substance and process addictions.
What credentials and region apply to her practice?
She is an LPCC licensed in California and provides services from that state.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people from other countries work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what does cost look like?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing is provided during the signup process.
What steps are needed to begin sessions?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. That starts the intake and planning conversation.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.