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Brenda Canales, LCSW, LISW

Stress, Anxiety Addictions Self esteem, Motivation Depression
Video Phone Live Chat Messaging

About me

Hi, I am licensed in Florida with 7 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, coping with addictions, motivation, self esteem, and confidence, & depression. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process.
I am proud you for taking the first step and I look forward to the therapeutic journey.

I also provide therapy in Spanish. SE HABLA ESPAÑOL.


Hola, Tengo licencia en Florida con 7 años de experiencia laboral profesional. Tengo experiencia ayudando a clientes con estrés y ansiedad, enfrentando adicciones, motivación, autoestima, confianza y depresión. Creo en tratar a todos con respeto, sensibilidad y compasión. Adaptaré nuestro diálogo y plan de tratamiento para satisfacer sus necesidades únicas y específicas. Dar el primer paso para buscar una vida más plena y feliz requiere valentía. Estoy aquí para apoyarte en ese proceso.
Estoy orgulloso de que hayas dado el primer paso y espero con ansias el viaje terapéutico.

Professional experience

7yrs in practice
Stress, Anxiety Addictions Self esteem, Motivation Depression

Additional areas of focus: Relationship issues, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Parenting issues, Anger management, Career difficulties, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue, Aging and geriatric issues, Caregiver issues and stress, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Dependent personality, Divorce and separation, Drug and alcohol addiction, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Hospice and end-of-life counseling, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Money and financial issues, Multicultural concerns, Self-love, Women's issues, Workplace issues

Clinical approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy

Services offered

Video
Phone
Live Chat
Messaging

Languages

EnglishSpanish

License information

ME LCSW LC24190

OH LISW I.2405981

FL LCSW SW20229

Reviews

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Brenda is great! She listens, remembers details from our discussions and makes me feel comfortable when opening up.

Written on Sep 22, 2024 after therapy with Brenda for 1 year on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd

Brenda has helped me in the time of my life when I was at my lowest I know if I need her again she is there for me.

Written on May 09, 2024 after therapy with Brenda for 1 year and 3 months on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, self esteem, and coping with life changes

I started therapy in August after I matched with Brenda. I wished we matched sooner. She really listens and understands me.

Written on Mar 17, 2024 after therapy with Brenda for 7 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, career difficulties, and coping with life changes

Brenda is an amazing therapist and has taught me a lot and she listens, understands, and provides solutions. I highly recommend her.

Written on Feb 04, 2024 after therapy with Brenda for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, and adhd

Brenda is wonderful. I don’t deserve her kindness, but she’s helping me learn how to receive it regardless.

Written on Jan 26, 2024 after therapy with Brenda for 11 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, and self esteem

Brenda seems to understand me. She truly listens to my needs and provides me with insights that allow me to find a solution. She also sends reading material between sessions that have been beneficial to me.

Written on Jan 19, 2024 after therapy with Brenda for 10 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes