Londa Brown
Hi, I’m Londa Brown, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and founder of Hope & Relief Counseling. I provide a welcoming, judgment-free space where you can feel heard, supported, and comfortable being yourself. I work with adults and teens navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship challenges, stress, and life transitions. My approach is down-to-earth, supportive, and focused on helping you understand yourself, develop healthier coping skills, set boundaries, and make positive changes in your life.
It's also about understanding yourself, recognizing patterns, learning healthier ways to cope, setting boundaries, and making positive changes in your everyday life.
I believe therapy isn't one-size-fits-all, and you don't have to have everything figured out before getting started. We'll work together at a pace that feels right for you.
First session
During our first session, we’ll take time to get to know each other and discuss what brings you to therapy. I’ll ask questions to better understand your goals, background, and current challenges. Together, we’ll create a plan that feels comfortable and tailored to your needs, ensuring you feel heard, supported, and empowered from the start.
Strengths
My greatest strengths include creating a safe, nonjudgmental space where clients feel genuinely heard and supported. I combine evidence-based approaches such as CBT, DBT, EMDR, and Solution-Focused Therapy to help clients gain insight, build resilience, and achieve lasting change. I’m skilled at helping clients process difficult emotions, identify strengths, and move toward healing and personal growth.
Ideal clients
My ideal client is someone who may be struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, life transitions, or challenges with self-esteem and relationships. They may feel overwhelmed, emotionally exhausted, or stuck in patterns that no longer serve them. They are seeking a safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental space where they can openly express their thoughts and feelings without fear of criticism. Whether they are navigating past trauma, managing daily stressors, establishing healthy boundaries, or working toward personal growth, my ideal client is someone who desires positive change. They may not have all the answers or know where to begin, but they are willing to take steps toward healing, developing healthier coping skills, building confidence, and creating a more balanced and fulfilling life.
Treatment methods
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
At Hope & Relief Counseling, I integrate Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients identify and reframe unhelpful thoughts that influence emotions and behaviors. Through evidence-based techniques such as cognitive restructuring, mindfulness, and behavioral activation, I support clients in developing practical coping skills and healthier patterns of thinking. CBT is a core approach in my work with individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, and substance use challenges, promoting long-term emotional growth and resilience.
EMDR
At Hope & Relief Counseling, I use EMDR therapy to help clients process and heal from traumatic experiences and distressing memories that continue to affect their daily lives. I guide clients through the eight phases of EMDR, helping them access and reprocess stored memories to reduce emotional distress and build adaptive beliefs about themselves. This approach has been especially effective in treating trauma, anxiety, grief, and low self-esteem, allowing clients to experience meaningful emotional relief and long-term healing.
Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
At Hope & Relief Counseling, I incorporate DBT techniques to help clients improve emotional regulation, build distress tolerance, and strengthen interpersonal effectiveness. I use DBT to support individuals who struggle with intense emotions, impulsivity, and relationship challenges. Through mindfulness and skills training, clients learn practical strategies to manage overwhelming feelings, reduce self-destructive behaviors, and create more balanced, fulfilling lives.
Solution-Focused Brief Treatment
At Hope & Relief Counseling, I use Solution-Focused Brief Therapy to help clients identify strengths, set achievable goals, and create practical steps toward positive change. This approach focuses on what’s working rather than what’s not, empowering clients to recognize their own resources and build solutions that align with their desired outcomes. I often integrate SFBT with other modalities to promote motivation, self-efficacy, and measurable progress in a short time frame.
Grief Therapy
At Hope & Relief Counseling, I provide grief therapy to help clients navigate the complex emotions that accompany loss. My approach offers a compassionate and supportive space to process grief, honor memories, and find meaning after loss. I integrate evidence-based techniques, including CBT, mindfulness, and narrative therapy, to help clients understand their grief journey, build resilience, and move toward emotional healing at their own pace.
Location
Virtual sessions
In-person sessions520 E Garden St, Lakeland, FL 33805