Brenda Cervantes, LCSW — Therapist in Texas

Hi there, I'm Brenda!

Welcome to my practice! Therapy can be a frightening, overwhelming process, yet one of the most rewarding and life-changing experiences of your life. It allows you to be YOU, feel safe, and gain the insight and mindfulness you need to be in control of yourself. Through your weaknesses and strengths, you will learn to embrace every experience.

My focus

My experience ranges from children ages 3 and up, through geriatrics, although my schooling and professional experience focus on childhood trauma, teenagers, and families. I treat general mood disorders, including anxiety, depression, adjustment disorders, behavioral problems causing functional impairments, perinatal mood disorders,and many more.

My approach

I use a variety of treatment modalities depending on your needs, with a focus on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused Treatment. My goal is for you to go through a process of mindfulness, insight, and self-growth that allows you to develop coping strategies and apply them to everyday life experiences.

My communication style

I create a safe, comfortable environment for you to share your thoughts, feelings, and experiences. I regularly check in with you to ensure we're addressing what feels most pressing and important for you in every session.

My journey to mental healthcare

Helping people has always been my passion, but understanding people's behaviors, thoughts, and feelings is a gift and privilege. There is always a reason for everything, from who we are, what we are, how we think, what we feel, why we do what we do, etc. I genuinely enjoy learning about people and helping them in their life journey.

My goals for you

We'll discuss your therapeutic goals together, and I'll help you clarify them as needed. We'll set specific and realistic plans to work towards your goals and help you feel that you're making successful progress.

Our first session

During the first session, I will review all forms to ensure you understand the process as well as answer any questions you may have. I will then conduct an intake process where I will ask questions about your history, background, and presenting symptoms, among other things, to help understand your life experiences and develop a treatment plan.

I identify as...

Female
Hispanic or Latinx

Expertise

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)

EMDR

Internal Family Systems (IFS)

+ 4 more

Therapy types

Individual Therapy
Couples Therapy
Family Therapy

Ages served

Adults
Minors
Preteens
Children

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Aetna
All Savers
Allegiance
Allied
Anthem

+ 37 more

Languages spoken

English, Spanish

Education

Master of Social Work (MSW) from University of Denver and a Master of Arts (MA) in Communication from University of Miami.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Brenda Cervantes