Brenda Ferguson
Hi there! I'm a Licensed counselor for CO, NC, and DC. I received my Master's Degree in 2007 and have spent a good bit of my career in crisis and residential settings before transitioning to direct care.
I help adults who have experienced adverse events and or trauma to heal and begin to live their lives in a more peaceful way.
I help adults who have experienced adverse events and or trauma to heal and begin to live their lives in a more peaceful way.
First session
In our first session together we will complete an intake to help gather valuable information that will guide us in our work together.
Strengths
Having experience in working with trauma and adverse life situations has allowed me to use my skills to help people move past negative experiences that may be holding them back from living a peaceful and productive life
Ideal clients
I work best with clients who are navigating the effects of PTSD, trauma, managing ongoing anxiety, moving through grief, or adjusting to challenging adverse life situations. My ideal clients are individuals who may feel overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure of their next steps but are open to exploring their experiences in a supportive space. My approach is collaborative, compassionate, and rooted in the belief that healing happens when you feel safe, understood, and supported.
Treatment methods
EMDR
I am an EMDRIA Certified EMDR therapist and have used EMDR to help clients process and heal from traumatic and/or adverse life experiences for the past 4 years and find it extremely effective.
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
I use CBT to help individuals recognize how their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors can interact and influence each other to hopefully change the thinking pattern and reduce discomfort.
Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
I use DBT on helping individuals manage intense emotions and improve relationships. DBT uses mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness to assist individuals with learning how to balance and regulate emotions to ultimately promote balance.
Location
Virtual sessions
Identifies as
Woman
Top specialties
Anxiety
Insomnia/Sleep Issues
Trauma and PTSD
Other specialties
Coping Skills
Depression
Domestic Violence
First Responders/Healthcare Workers
Grief
Life Transitions
Military/Veterans
Substance Misuse
Women's Issues
Serves
Individual Therapy
Licensed in
District of ColumbiaLicense PRC200002034
ColoradoLicense LPC.0015589
North CarolinaLicense 20989