- Emotionally-Focused Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Mindfulness techniques
About Brenda
Brenda Wicks is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in California with 23 years of clinical experience. She works with common concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, grief, and relationship strain. Brenda also addresses issues tied to parenting, career change, and coping with major life transitions.
She has experience with trauma and abuse and spent years supporting people impacted by violent crime. Brenda uses several practical methods to guide sessions, including Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) as one of her stated approaches. She also draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Client-Centered Therapy, and mindfulness techniques.
Brenda’s style is interactive. Sessions typically involve talking through problems, noticing patterns, and trying small behavior and thinking changes between meetings. She helps clients look at attachment and emotional patterns when those feel hard to name or change.
Her background includes work across many mental health settings and a focus on issues such as ADHD, codependency, abandonment, and blended family stress. She supports people coping with anger, low self-esteem, bipolar mood concerns, and substance-related problems.
Brenda works in English and practices in California as an LMFT. If someone wants to learn more about how she approaches therapy or about session logistics, the next step is to use the site’s matching and scheduling tools to set up an initial appointment.
How her therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) focuses on identifying and shifting emotional patterns and attachment responses. It can help when strong feelings or repeating interaction cycles are hard to name or change. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and the client’s own goals, offering space to talk through what matters most. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) teaches practical strategies to notice and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Brenda will work with each person to see which methods match their needs, goals, and preferences. That can mean blending EFT with CBT or adding mindfulness skills depending on what feels most useful.
Practical benefits of online sessions include fitting appointments into a busy week and reducing travel time. Confirm the exact session formats before booking, since options are not listed here. Online work can make regular check-ins easier and support practicing skills in everyday life between meetings.
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Experience
23+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
Brenda works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, grief, relationship and intimacy concerns, parenting strain, and many related issues listed in her specialties.
How does she approach therapy?
She uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy alongside Client-Centered, CBT, DBT, and mindfulness methods to address emotions, patterns, and practical behavior changes.
How long has she been practicing?
She has 23 years of experience in a variety of mental health settings, including work with people affected by violent crime.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist - LMFT - practicing in California.
Can sessions be conducted in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and she does not accept international clients.
What session formats are available?
Session formats are not specified here; please confirm current session options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to get started?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
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