- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Attachment-informed care
About Ebony
LCSW in Nevada with 7 years of practice, Ebony Brushbreaker focuses on issues such as LGBT concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem, and depression. She combines several therapy styles to help people who are carrying guilt or shame related to relationships, identity, loss, or past actions. Her work aims to make those feelings clearer and more manageable so clients can decide what comes next.
Brushbreaker uses practical, evidence-informed methods like Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside attachment-informed work and client-centered conversations. Sessions often include talking through painful memories, noticing patterns of self-blame, and trying small behavioral experiments to test old beliefs. She pays attention to how relationships and early experiences shape shame and guilt responses.
Her background includes work in medical social work, long-term care, hospice, and home health settings. That experience shaped how she helps people deal with loss, chronic illness, and end-of-life concerns while also addressing emotional needs tied to those situations. She has also worked in leadership roles related to social services administration.
As an enrolled member of the Sicangu Lakota Sioux Tribe, Brushbreaker integrates cultural awareness into her clinical perspective. She notes how culture, family, and spiritual ideas often connect to guilt and shame, and she brings that awareness into clinical conversations. She also supports LGBT-related concerns and other identity-linked stressors.
People can expect straightforward sessions that mix talk therapy with skills practice and values-based work. Her approach is practical and relationship-focused, aiming to uncover patterns that keep guilt and shame active and to try different ways of responding to them.
How therapeutic approaches guide online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice painful thoughts and feelings without being driven by them. It focuses on values and small committed steps so guilt or shame does not always dictate actions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) examines the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and uses practical exercises to test and change unhelpful beliefs that keep shame alive. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape patterns of trust and worthiness and can be useful when guilt or shame is tied to family or close relationships.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. That means trying different techniques, checking what helps, and adjusting the plan as needed rather than committing to one method from the start.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. Many people find online sessions easier to fit into their day, for example by using a shorter check-in during a lunch break or avoiding travel time. Online work also makes it possible to continue therapy across locations, which can help when schedules or living situations change.
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Experience
7+ years
Listed in
Nevada
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with LGBT issues, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem problems, and depression, plus related concerns like guilt and shame.
How does she approach feelings of guilt or shame?
She uses approaches such as ACT, CBT, DBT, attachment-based work, and client-centered conversations to clarify feelings and try new responses to self-blame.
What is her background and experience?
She has seven years of clinical experience and a history of work in medical social work, long-term care, hospice, and home health settings.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LCSW licensed in Nevada and practices from that state.
Does she work with clients in other countries or languages?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not specify session formats; confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions priced?
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 the 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.