Brenda Zalka

(she/her)

Accepts 32 insurances

LMHC

33 years of experience

Virtual

LMHC

33 years of experience

Virtual

Frequently rebooked

New clients continue care with this provider

I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with over 29 years of experience working as a psychotherapist. I am also a Registered Nurse. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting problems, eating disorders, career challenges, and medical issues, for both patient and caregiver. I have also written a children’s book series on mental health called “Biz & Ben and Summer too.” That said, I only work with children ages 13 and up. My counseling style is warm and interactive. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and I don't believe in stigmatizing labels. My approach combines cognitive-behavioral, humanistic, psychodynamic and rational-emotive counseling. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs.   No matter where you are in your therapeutic process or journey, I am here to meet you where you are and help you get the results you are seeking. I can help you to achieve your personal goals, more effectively manage your emotions and stressors and develop strategies that will promote positive self-growth and lead you to and a more satisfying life.   I look forward to working with you! 

Get to know me

In our first session together, here's what you can expect

In our first session together, we'll start with brief introductions, then dive into the specific challenges you're facing. This will help me create a tailored plan for us to work through in follow up sessions.

The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions

Additional areas of focus: Family conflicts, Intimacy-related issues, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Coping with life changes, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, Aging and Geriatric Issues, Medical issues including trauma and chronic illness. Caregiver Issues, Chronic Pain Illness and Disability, Co-morbidity, Codependency, Commitment Issues, Communication Problems, Control Issues,

The clients I'm best positioned to serve

I love working with anyone who is ready to make changes and redefine the way they want to live their lives, including relationships, employment, and most of all, their relationship with themselves.

About Brenda Zalka

I identify as

Specialties

DepressionPhysical Health Condition AnxietyChronic IllnessGrief Health/Medical IssuesSelf Esteem

Serves ages

Licensed in

Florida

Accepts

Cash - $100 per session Aetna Aetna - Medicare All Savers Ambetter Health Anthem AvMed Blue Cross Blue Shield Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicare Cigna EAP:Cigna EAP:Evernorth EAP:UnitedHealthcare/Optum Evernorth Florida Blue Florida Blue - Medicare Golden Rule Harvard Pilgrim/UnitedHealthcare Humana - Medicare Humana Dual (Medicare & Medicaid)Medicare Optum OptumHealth Complex Medical Conditions Oscar Oxford Surest (formerly Bind)Tufts Health/Cigna United Medical Resources UnitedHealthcare Life Insurance UnitedHealthcare Shared Services UnitedHealthcare StudentResources UnitedHealthcare/Optum UnitedHealthcare/Optum - Medicare

Appointments

Virtual

My treatment methods

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

I think CBT is the foundation of making life changes by learning to identify, understand and control your own thoughts. Your internal dialogue affects the way you feel and behave.

Person-centered (Rogerian)

I see my role as a therapist to be a non-judgmental safe environment for honest self-exploration for the purpose of growth and self-actualization. Learning to be your authentic self.

Attachment-based

There's a lot of buzz about Attachment Theory. I find it helps to understand the roots of your relating style, how to get your needs met and to heal towards a healthier attachment style.