LCSW, 6 years of experience
Welcome! I'm Brent Ferguson, a dedicated therapist with extensive experience in helping individuals and couples navigate the challenges of life. Through my online practice, I provide personalized, compassionate care tailored to your unique needs. Whether you're dealing with anxiety, depression, ADHD, relationship issues, work-place stress, life adjustments or simply seeking personal growth, I'm here to support you. My goal is to create a safe, non-judgmental space where you can feel comfortable talking about and exploring your stressors and emotions.
In our first session together, we will talk about what challenges you're facing, go over history in more detail, and then come up with a plan. This first meeting is really just about getting to know each other and making sure you feel comfortable as we start working together.
As a therapist, my greatest strengths lie in my ability to empathize while maintaining a clear focus on your goals. I focus on creating an environment where you feel heard and understood, allowing for genuine exploration and discovery. My understanding of individual needs enables me to tailor my therapeutic approach effectively, ensuring that you receive the most beneficial support and guidance. Additionally, my knowledge and commitment to professional development ensures that I bring the most effective, evidence-based practice into our work together.
Building a strong therapeutic alliance is vital to the success of therapy, and I focus on creating a collaborative environment. If you are feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or uncertain about your next steps, I want to help you achieve your goals. I focus on helping you find balance, and create lasting, positive changes in your life. My commitment is to create a relaxed space where you feel understood and supported as we figure this out together.
In my practice, I primarily utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) as a foundational approach to help you understand the connections between your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. CBT is a structured and goal-oriented therapeutic modality that empowers individuals to identify and challenge unhelpful patterns of thinking and behavior, leading to positive changes in emotional well-being and overall functioning. I'm really down to earth, but knowledgeable about tried and true methods at the same time.
In my practice, I specialize in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), a highly effective treatment approach developed specifically to help individuals struggling with emotional dysregulation and difficulties in interpersonal relationships. DBT is a comprehensive and structured therapy that integrates principles of acceptance, coping strategies, and cognitive-behavioral techniques to promote lasting change.
In my practice, I utilize Existential Therapy, a philosophical and humanistic approach that delves into the deeper questions and concerns that are inherent to the human experience. Existential Therapy is not about diagnosing or labeling you, but rather about exploring your unique struggles and dilemmas, and the search for meaning that each of us face in life.
In my practice, I employ Person-Centered Therapy, a humanistic approach founded on the belief that you possess the capacity for self-awareness, growth, and healing. Central to Person-Centered Therapy is the concept of unconditional positive regard, empathy, and genuineness, which form the foundation of my therapeutic style. In therapy sessions, I strive to create a warm, empathetic, and nonjudgmental atmosphere where clients feel accepted and understood for who they are. I approach each client with genuine curiosity and respect, recognizing that they are the experts of their own experiences.
In my practice, I specialize in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), an evidence-based treatment approach designed to help individuals who have experienced traumatic events. TF-CBT integrates cognitive-behavioral techniques with trauma-specific interventions to address the emotional and psychological impact of trauma in a safe and supportive environment.