Brenda Sixto, LCSW — Therapist in California

Hi there, I'm Brenda!

I believe therapy is a space where you can feel heard, understood, and supported without judgment. I strive to create a safe and welcoming environment where we can work together to better understand your experiences, build on your strengths, and create meaningful change.

My focus

I work with clients who may be navigating life transitions, relationship challenges, stress, anxiety, self-esteem concerns, or feeling stuck and unsure of their next steps. My goal is to help you feel more connected to yourself, understand your patterns, and develop tools that support the life you want to create.

My approach

My approach is collaborative, compassionate, and individualized to your unique needs and goals. I draw from evidence-based therapeutic approaches while recognizing that there is no one-size-fits-all approach to therapy.

My communication style

My communication style is warm, genuine, and nonjudgmental. I want you to feel comfortable being honest and open, while also providing thoughtful feedback, guidance, and perspective when it can be helpful.

My journey to mental healthcare

My journey to becoming a therapist grew from a genuine passion for helping people navigate life’s challenges and recognize their own strengths. Through my education and professional experience as a social worker, I’ve had the opportunity to support people through difficult transitions and meaningful moments of growth, which deepened my commitment.

My goals for you

We’ll work together to identify what you want to change and break larger goals into realistic, manageable steps. I help clients build insight, recognize patterns, develop practical coping skills, and use their existing strengths to create lasting changes.

Our first session

Our first session is an opportunity for me to get to know you, understand what brings you to therapy, and learn what you hope to get from our work together. We’ll talk about your current concerns, your goals, and what you need to feel comfortable in therapy, while beginning to develop a treatment approach that feels right for you.

I identify as...

Female
Hispanic or Latinx

Expertise

Specialties

Anxiety

Depression

+ 2 more

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Motivational Interviewing

Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)

Dialectical (DBT)

+ 5 more

Therapy types

Individual Therapy

Ages served

Adults

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Aetna
Allegiance
Allied
Arlo (Cigna)
Centivo

+ 18 more

Languages spoken

English, Spanish

Education

Master of Social Work (MSW) from California State University, Long Beach.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Brenda Sixto