Life can be so challenging, and sometimes we can seem to lose our way – getting lost in the spinning, the confusion, the uncertainty. Emotions can feel like they spiral or swing so rapidly that it can feel difficult to find stable ground, let alone direction for our lives. If you are experiencing one of life’s unexpected challenges and would like to explore your thoughts and feelings in a private, safe, and comfortable environment tailored to help increase your awareness and ability to work through challenges, I am here for you. I view therapy as a safe space for processing life experiences, emotions, thoughts, and trauma in order to achieve one’s goals and necessary growth. My goal as a therapist is to collaborate with you to understand your thought processes, address barriers to wellness, and identify ways in which you can achieve your goals. I believe that clients are the experts of their own lives; however, sometimes need an outside perspective to help re-frame our thinking.

What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?

Clients elaborate on background information during their first session. We discuss symptoms and stressors and begin to identify challenging areas. After determining the most important areas of struggle, we begin developing and implementing goal setting on the journey of your change and healing process.

What treatment methods and tools do you utilize?

Using Cognitive Behavioral, Person-Centered, Solution-Focused and Trauma- Focused approaches, I will help you process your emotions, thoughts, and experiences that prevent you from functioning at your best. I will help you to analyze your life experiences and develop skills that will allow you to cope and better address the challenges that life brings.

Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.

I meet clients where they are at, helping identify their goals and supporting them in reaching these goals. I am a collaborative therapist and enjoy creating a safe, compassionate space for my clients to heal.

About Brenda Hardin, LCSW, CCATP