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- Stress and anxiety
- Addictions support
- Family and parenting
About Brenda
LMHC in Massachusetts with 33 years of experience, Brenda Amundson helps people manage stress, anxiety, addictions, and relationship and family concerns. She also supports clients facing depression, grief, intimacy issues, parenting strain, anger, self-esteem challenges, career concerns, bipolar disorder, and major life changes. Sessions can address first responder issues, HIV/AIDS related concerns, hoarding, and hospice and end-of-life counseling. Brenda works in English and accepts international clients.
Brenda uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and focuses on practical steps clients can use between sessions. She encourages straightforward conversation about what is happening and what is most pressing. Sessions are organized to identify small, achievable changes and to track progress over time.
Her style emphasizes listening and collaborative planning. She helps people name patterns that cause distress and tries out different strategies to reduce symptoms. Homework or practice tasks are offered when helpful so skills can be tested in day-to-day life.
Clients should expect clear conversations about goals and options. Brenda explains choices and checks in about what feels useful. She avoids jargon and keeps recommendations concrete so people can try them out.
To begin, potential clients follow the service’s matching process and schedule a first session. The intake steps include a short questionnaire to identify priorities and set up the initial appointment. Fees vary by location and sessions use a cancelable subscription model.
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Approaches used in remote sessions and what they do
Brenda relies on evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical skills. One common approach she uses helps people break down overwhelming worries into specific problems and steps. This approach is useful for stress, anxiety, and coping during life transitions.Another approach emphasizes behavior-focused strategies to reduce harmful patterns and build healthier routines. These techniques can help with addictions, hoarding behaviors, anger, and managing bipolar symptoms by creating predictable habits and responses.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Brenda will work with each person to clarify goals, try methods that fit their situation, and adjust plans based on what helps. Clients are invited to give feedback so sessions change when needed.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, and reduce travel time. Some people prefer sessions that do not rely on video for lower bandwidth or quieter conversations; check which formats are offered and choose the one that best fits your routine and needs.
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Areas of expertise
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Also works with
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Experience
33+ years
Listed in
Massachusetts
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What problems does she help with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and family concerns, depression, grief, intimacy issues, parenting, anger, self-esteem, career questions, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include first responder issues, HIV/AIDS, hoarding, and hospice and end-of-life counseling.
What is her therapeutic approach like?
She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and focuses on practical steps people can use between sessions. Conversations are direct and goal-oriented, with skills and small experiments introduced as appropriate.
How long has she practiced?
Brenda has 33 years of professional experience in mental health work. That experience spans settings that address both clinical concerns and end-of-life related issues.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) based in Massachusetts. Sessions and materials are provided in English.
Can people outside the US work with her?
Yes. She accepts international clients. Sessions are conducted in English.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Confirm current session options before booking to know whether sessions are by video, phone, or in person.
How are fees handled?
Fees vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Contact the service to learn the exact cost for your area.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. The questionnaire helps identify priorities before the initial appointment.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.