Brenda Curtis, LMFT — Therapist in California

Hi there, I'm Brenda!

I approach the individual as a whole, and the client knows themselves best. I am compassionate, easy to talk to, and have a great sense of humor. My practice consists of individuals from all walks of life, ethnicities, and cultures. I often focus on first responders, law enforcement, RNs, and those who have had traumas in their lives.

My focus

I work with a wide variety of individuals, those with PTSD and trauma-related injuries, law enforcement and first responders, doctors, nurses, addiction and 12-step recovery, anxiety, and depression.

My approach

My therapeutic approach is eclectic. I draw from CBT. DBT, ACT, Gestalt, Person Centered, and EMDR therapies.

My communication style

I am open to my clients and what the particular individual brings into the therapy room on any given day. I strive to provide an open yet safe environment for exploration of thoughts, feelings, and learning how to be in the body. Therapeutic relationships are intense, fun, and forward-moving.

My journey to mental healthcare

I am passionate about helping others and have done so in both of my careers in health care. Helping individuals find out about themselves, grow, and move forward is amazing to watch, and I am honored to be part of the individuals' journey.

My goals for you

The client and therapist are actively engaged in the goal process. A collaborative setting of goals that can be attained is useful for the client and holds positive and forward movement.

Our first session

The first several sessions are a time to get to know each individual in the therapy room. There are, of course, intake questions, review of policy and procedures, and state-mandated items to be covered. This is also the time for the client to ask questions of the therapist and begin building rapport for a healing and fruitful journey.

I identify as...

Female
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Expertise

Specialties

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Treatment approaches

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Dialectical (DBT)

EMDR

Humanistic

Motivational Interviewing

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Focus populations

LGBTQIA+

Military/Veterans

Police/Fire/First Responders

Aviation Professionals

Recovery/12 Step Friendly

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Therapy types

Individual Therapy

Ages served

Adults

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Aetna
All Savers
Allegiance
Allied
Anthem

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Languages spoken

English

Education

Master of Arts (MA) in Counseling Psychology from Southern California Seminary.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Brenda Curtis