Brenda Bridges, LMFT — Therapist in Texas

Hi there, I'm Brenda!

I am a licensed Marriage & Family Therapist. My counseling style is warm and interactive. I believe in treating anyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and I don't believe in stigmatizing labels. I will tailor our dialogue and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs.

My focus

I work with clients facing depression, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting problems, career challenges, physical trauma, and emotional abuse. I also specialize in working with military populations to address PTSD, military culture, and mental health concerns.

My approach

My approach combines cognitive-behavioral, humanistic, psychodynamic, and rational-emotive counseling. I tailor our dialogue and treatment plan to meet your unique needs, helping you develop practical tools and deeper self-understanding to navigate life's challenges.

My communication style

My approach is warm, interactive, respectful, and professional. Working with me, you will feel you have a safe place to be vulnerable and share your journey without judgment.

My journey to mental healthcare

Having served in the military, I have spent my life using my own personal and career experiences to help individuals overcome challenges and stressors. I love working with people from different backgrounds and learning about their journeys. We feel lost in our own world, and we just need help from someone who truly cares to offer a new perspective.

My goals for you

I work alongside my clients to explore and set realistic goals, then develop practical strategies to achieve them. Together, we create a roadmap that honors your pace and priorities.

Our first session

During our first session, you can expect a warm, welcoming introduction. I will ask about you, and we will explore what brings you to therapy and how we move forward together. My goal is to help you feel comfortable and heard from the start.

I identify as...

Female
Hispanic or Latinx

Expertise

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Internal Family Systems (IFS)

Mindfulness-Based

Motivational Interviewing

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Focus populations

Body Positivity

Educators

First Generation American/Immigrant Parents

Gay

LGBTQIA+

Lesbian

Military/Veterans

Non-Binary

Open Relationships/Non-Monogamy

Police/Fire/First Responders

Queer

Racial Justice

Single Mother

Transgender

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Therapy types

Individual Therapy
Couples Therapy
Family Therapy

Ages served

Adults

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Aetna
All Savers
Allegiance
Allied
Anthem

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Languages spoken

English, Spanish

Education

Master of Arts (MA) in Psychology Marriage & Family Therapy from Brandman University and a Doctor of Education (EDD) in Counseling Psychology from Argosy University.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Brenda Bridges