Licensed to practice in California and accepts 29 insurances. Specializes in Anxiety, Depression, Self Esteem and 6 more.
(she/her)
Hello! My name is Brenda and I am a licensed clinical social worker. As a dedicated and empathetic mental health professional with over 7 years of experience, I am deeply committed to helping adolescents and young adults navigate their emotional and psychological challenges. My journey into therapy began with a profound personal interest in understanding human behavior and a desire to support others in their pursuit of mental well-being.
Our first session will consist of introductions, where you will have the opportunity to share your story and what you hope to achieve in therapy. I strive to create a warm and welcoming environment that allows you to feel comfortable sharing. From there, we'll work together in the sessions that follow to make these goals a reality for you.
The process of therapy can lead to you feeling vulnerable but my goal is to create an empathetic space that makes you feel comfortable. I understand that processing feelings and events from the past can be challenging and therefore, I make it my mission as your therapist to support you through this process.
All of my experience as a therapist has been through working with adolescents and young adults. I have found that my ability to build strong therapeutic alliances with clients is a strength of mine. I am skilled at helping clients set realistic goals and empowering them to make meaningful changes in their lives. I believe in the transformative power of therapy and I am dedicated to supporting you in this journey towards healing.
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Cash - $150 per session
Aetna
Aetna - Allied Benefits
Aetna - ASR Health Benefits
Aetna - Luminare
Aetna - Moda
Aetna - WebTPA
Aetna – HealthEZ
Amerihealth Administrators
Anthem
Arlo
Blue Cross
Blue Shield
Carelon Behavioral Health (Commercial)
Centivo
Cigna
Cigna - HealthEZ
EAP:Cigna
EAP:Evernorth
EAP:UnitedHealthcare/Optum
Evernorth
GTEB
IHSS Healthy Workers
Independence Administrators
Independence Blue Cross
L.A. Care Covered
L.A. Care Covered Direct
L.A. Care PASC-SEIU
Sutter Health Plan
Tufts Health/Cigna
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
I implement CBT in treatment by assisting patients with addressing and understanding the root causes of their emotional distress. It is imperative for patients to become aware of unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors. I have found this treatment method to be among the most long lasting and effective when treating disorders such as depression, anxiety, and trauma.
3 ratings with written reviews
December 12, 2025
Just finished my first therapy appointment I felt heard and looking forward to finding ways to help my anxiety.
October 3, 2025
Brenda is a great therapist that is very open-minded and listens with genuine feedback and problem solving for her patients. She is kind and caring and willing to share her experience and expertise to help work through any issues someone may be having
July 12, 2025
Love how therapy was explained and how comfortable she made me feel. Emphasizing that therapy is voluntary and I can leave anytime also made me feel better about starting. Feeling more optimistic about getting past my trauma with her guidance.