Brenda Wicks, LMFT — Therapist in California

Hi there, I'm Brenda!

I help clients of all ages navigate mental health challenges affecting their daily lives. My approach is meeting you where you're at and going at a pace that's comfortable for you. I focus on building a safe, trusting space where we can explore and work through what brought you to therapy.

My focus

I work with clients experiencing trauma, anxiety, depression, mood disorders, grief, family issues, work and school challenges, relational issues, and adjustment disorders.

My approach

I meet you where you are and build a positive therapeutic relationship to create a safe, trusting environment. Together we'll explore what's affecting your daily functioning and develop a plan with goals and adaptive coping strategies. I utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Family Systems, Solution Focused, and Reality Therapy approaches.

My communication style

My communication style is nonjudgmental, friendly, supportive, and calm. I create an environment where you'll feel safe, heard, and comfortable sharing without pressure or criticism. Together we'll build confidence, rapport, and open communication to navigate your challenges. I'll be your sounding board, cheerleader, and guide.

My journey to mental healthcare

I've always been passionate about supporting individuals from all backgrounds experiencing mental health challenges. This motivated me to pursue training in counseling and become a therapist. I continue to be driven by serving my community and helping people navigate life's challenges.

My goals for you

Together we'll focus on the areas affecting your daily functioning and create realistic, achievable goals based on our discussions. I check in weekly to see how our goals are working and explore additional support or adjustments with your input to achieve success in improving symptoms and impairments.

Our first session

I begin with introductions and open-ended questions about what brought you to therapy, and answer any questions or concerns you have. This sets the tone for you to feel comfortable and safe with me as we build trust and rapport. Together we'll collaborate to identify and create a therapeutic plan and goals to improve the areas affecting your life.

I identify as...

Female
Biracial or Multiracial

Expertise

Specialties

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Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Dialectical (DBT)

Motivational Interviewing

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Therapy types

Individual Therapy

Ages served

Adults
Minors

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Aetna
All Savers
Allegiance
Allied
Anthem

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Languages spoken

English

Education

Master's in Counseling (MC) from National University.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Brenda Wicks