Brenda Cisneros
Hola and welcome, My name is Brenda Cisneros, and my personal experiences and background have ignited my passion for supporting adult women of color (WOC) who have survived relationship trauma.
Hola and welcome, My name is Brenda Cisneros, and my personal experiences and background have ignited my passion for supporting adult women of color (WOC) who have survived relationship trauma.
Do you find yourself constantly questioning your feelings, doubting yourself, or second-guessing your life decisions? Are you healing from narcissistic abuse, relationship trauma, or unhealthy relationship patterns? These experiences can impact how you see yourself, your relationships, and the world around you. You don’t have to navigate that healing alone. Together, we can work through the barriers that may be keeping you stuck and help you reconnect with yourself. Using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and other evidence-based approaches tailored to your needs, I help clients identify unhelpful thought patterns and understand how deeply rooted beliefs may be affecting their mental health and relationships. We’ll also explore coping strategies and practical tools to help you navigate difficult emotions and experiences. My approach is culturally sensitive, trauma-informed, and strengths-based. I believe healing is not about changing who you are—it’s about understanding yourself, recognizing your strengths, and creating a life that feels more aligned with who you want to be. If any of this resonates with you and you’re ready to begin, I invite you to reach out. I would be honored to support you on your healing journey.
First session
Your first therapy session is a chance to slow down, feel heard, and begin making sense of what brought you to therapy. You do not need to have everything figured out or know exactly what to say. Together, we’ll talk about what you’re experiencing, what you hope to gain from therapy, and the relationships or experiences that may be impacting your emotional well-being. We’ll also begin identifying patterns, concerns, and goals that can guide our work together. Most importantly, you’ll have an opportunity to experience what therapy with me feels like. My goal is to create a safe, compassionate, and culturally affirming space where you can be yourself without judgment. You’ll leave your first session with a better understanding of the therapy process, a clearer sense of what you’d like support with, and the beginning of a collaborative plan for your healing. You set the pace—we’ll take it one step at a time.
Strengths
I bring warmth, empathy, and a culturally sensitive, trauma-informed approach to each session. I create a safe, nonjudgmental space where you can feel heard, understood, and supported. My approach stands out because I focus on both healing and empowerment. Together, we’ll explore how past experiences may be shaping your thoughts, emotions, and relationships while building practical tools to help you trust yourself, set healthy boundaries, and move forward with confidence.
Ideal clients
My ideal client is a woman of color who is ready to move from simply surviving to feeling more grounded, confident, and connected. She may be healing from relationship trauma, betrayal, emotional wounds, or unhealthy relationship patterns. She wants to understand how past experiences have shaped her relationships and develop tools for boundaries, communication, self-trust, and emotional well-being. Most importantly, she wants therapy to be a space where her identity, culture, and lived experiences are respected and valued.
Location
Virtual sessions