Licensed to practice in 2 states and accepts 47 insurances. Specializes in Anxiety, Peer Relationships, Trauma and PTSD and 12 more.
(she/her)
You want change but don't know where to start. You might be experiencing debilitating emotional, psychological, and/or physical pain. Or depression that leaves you feeling lost and alone. Maybe you have intense anxiety and fear that prevents you from connecting with those you love and that keeps you from feeling accomplished. Perhaps a slow eroding of your self-esteem has taken root and negatively impacting your abilities to see the wonder and awe in the world. If you are experiencing any of these feelings, emotions, or life challenges, please know that you are not alone. In collaboration we will heal the root of pain and create a path to your heart center where you are free of burdens and able to thrive. I am a skilled clinician who is authentic, intuitive, and focused. My counseling approach is individualized where I draw from current research in brain science, physiology of trauma, counseling, positive psychology, existential philosophy, and mind sight. I provide services in a culturally sensitive and trauma informed manner where you feel safe and capable to ignite your curiosity, where you will gain insight into your heart wisdom and intelligence, and where meaningful releases of painful body sensations and memories happens without being re-traumatized. Positive change is possible. I am here for you.
My goal for each session is that you experience new insights and achieve more peace and understanding.
Clients share that they appreciate being seen, heard and understood after years of not feeling safe in connection with another person. The gift to know how to reclaim authenticity is an important take away for many of the people I work with.
I work with adults of all ages who are experiencing difficulties in optimal functioning in their personal and/or professional lives.
Cash - $125 per session
Aetna
Aetna - Allied Benefits
Aetna - ASR Health Benefits
Aetna - Luminare
Aetna - Moda
Aetna - WebTPA
Aetna – HealthEZ
All Savers
Ambetter Health
Amerihealth Administrators
Amerihealth NJ Medicare Advantage
Anthem
Arlo
AvMed
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicare
Centivo
Cigna
Cigna - HealthEZ
EAP:Cigna
EAP:Evernorth
EAP:UnitedHealthcare/Optum
Evernorth
Florida Blue
Florida Blue - Medicare
Golden Rule
GTEB
Harvard Pilgrim/UnitedHealthcare
Independence Administrators
Independence Blue Cross
Independence Keystone 65 HMO
Independence Personal Choice 65 PPO
Kaiser Northwest
Medicare
Optum
OptumHealth Complex Medical Conditions
Oscar
Oxford
Regence BlueCross BlueShield of Oregon
Regence Group Administrators
Surest (formerly Bind)
Tufts Health/Cigna
United Medical Resources
UnitedHealthcare Life Insurance
UnitedHealthcare Shared Services
UnitedHealthcare StudentResources
UnitedHealthcare/Optum
It all starts here in your early attachment experiences- as trauma expert Janina Fisher explains - were your earlier years about your body, mind and nervous system organizing around safety and security or were they organized around defending against possible annihilation and/or abandonment? Using this de-stigmatizing approach allows healing to begin right away as we recognized the survival strategies we incorporated to survive.
9 ratings with written reviews
July 29, 2026
Brenda was very understanding, patient, and kind. What I did appreciate is being direct. She would let me trail off into stories, but she would stop me when I was putting things back on myself. I felt very safe but also positively accountable. I feel like it is a really good mix of being direct and being kind. She also was very focused on getting outside help in the meantime, especially regarding her limited availability.
April 27, 2026
I chose Brenda because of her background in trauma. I have someone in my life with a traumatic upbringing and my relationship with them is forever changed after she helped me understand the differences in our neurobiology. She has helped me immeasurably forge my own path towards my goals of self compassion and acceptance. Direct, real and human with a great sense of humor. Exactly what I was hoping for in a therapist!
February 5, 2026
Great at keeping the conversation on topic to make the most of our time. I was very comfortable opening up right away. I felt listened to and also have helpful next steps for my situation. I am skeptical of therapy but after this first session my mind has shifted.