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Brenda Sanders, LMSW

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

Brenda is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

5.0 stars
Clients are very satisfied with Brenda. View 24 reviews
Great news, Brenda is accepting new clients!
She is normally fully-booked.
Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in Michigan

Recent reviews

She’s wonderful

Reviewed May 2024

Brenda is knowledgeable, relatable and easy to talk to. She is a great listener. I appreciate the tools she gives me which are always what I need.

Reviewed April 2023

More about Brenda

  • 6 years' experience
  • Female
  • LMSW

My name is Brenda Sanders and I am a clinical therapist who makes every effort to bring an efficient and effective combination of experiences and skills to help clients navigate through difficult life issues; all while possessing a genuine concern and deep empathy for the clients.

In the therapy process, I will utilize my experiences and skills to maximize outcomes and provide wholeness to individuals and families. I hold an Associate Degree in Science from Wayne County Community District College, Bachelor Degree in Family Community Services from Sienna Heights University, Master Degree in Social Work from Wayne State University; in addition, I am a Certified Advance Alcohol and Drug Counselor and specialize in Gerontology; finally, I have been trained in Trauma Informed Care, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the State of Michigan.

I have over 5 years experience as a therapist and have worked with many populations in a wide range of treatment settings. These have included adult homeless program, returning citizens program, substance abuse treatment facility, agency for autistic children, and both adult and children outpatient mental health programs.

I have a broad experience with working with children and adolescents, as well as supervising staff in this field. Area of prominence with children include attention deficit hyperactive disorder, autism disorder, conduct disorder, post-traumatic disorder, developmental delays, various types of abuse/neglect, dysfunctional family, and mood disorder.

I also have a strong base of therapist experience working with adults in a wide variety of settings. Specialty areas include substance use disorder, depression, bipolar disorder, general mood disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, personality disorder, paranoid personality disorder, schizophrenic disorder, and attention deficit hyperactive disorder.

It definitely takes courage to seek change. I am here to assist, support, and empower you when you are ready to seek that change.

Specialties

Stress Anxiety Addictions Trauma and abuse Grief Depression Relationship issues Family conflicts Intimacy-related issues Eating disorders Sleeping disorders Parenting issues Anger management Self esteem Career difficulties Bipolar disorder Coping with life changes Coaching Compassion fatigue ADHD Abandonment Aging and geriatric issues Antisocial personality Attachment issues Caregiver issues and stress Commitment issues Communication problems Coping with natural or human-caused disaster

Treatment Approaches

  • Attachment-Based Therapy
  • Client-Centered Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
  • Mindfulness Therapy
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Narrative Therapy
  • Psychodynamic Therapy
  • Trauma-Focused Therapy

Licenses

Brenda Sanders's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1295130144.

  • LMSW · Michigan · 6801106592 · Expires February 2028

About online counseling

Affordable.
Pay a low flat fee.
Convenient.
Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
Available now.
There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.

Online counseling, sometimes called teletherapy, refers to talk therapy delivered remotely through digital platforms, such as video calls, phone calls, or chat. It can be a great option for people who face barriers to traditional face-to-face therapy, such as those living in remote areas, individuals with mobility issues, or people with busy schedules that make it difficult to attend in-person sessions.

Teletherapy also offers greater convenience and flexibility, allowing clients to access care from the comfort of their homes. Research shows that the treatment outcomes with online counseling are often just as effective as with traditional therapy, providing a viable alternative for individuals seeking mental health support.

Reviews for Brenda Sanders

All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.

Overall rating:

5.0

24 reviews

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Clients mention: Great Helped Attentive Easy Knowledgeable Support Thoughtful Easy to talk Caring Helpful

She’s wonderful

Reviewed May 2024

Brenda is knowledgeable, relatable and easy to talk to. She is a great listener. I appreciate the tools she gives me which are always what I need.

Reviewed April 2023

I appreciated how attentive she is. She also can be very straightfoward, which i very much appreciate.

Reviewed May 2022

Brenda is great!

Reviewed April 2022

I feel extremely comfortable with Brenda. She's very easy to talk to and offers great advice.

Reviewed March 2022

She’s knowledgeable and listens well. Been quite helpful.

Reviewed February 2022

She’s smart attentive. Insightful.

Reviewed November 2021

Brenda is an extremely helpful and supportive counselor. She gives great and timely advice with incredible attention to detail of the root of your issue and tackles it with thoughtful and detailed responses. She always makes me feel like i left her sessions better understood and heard. Her quick responses and attention to your worries and concerns never goes unnoticed or left astray. I have such confidence in her as i evolve through my journey of therapy. I’m so glad i was matched with her through BetterHelp.

Reviewed July 2021

Brenda has been such a valuable therapist. She had an infested yet meet you where you’re at style. She would check in on me between sessions and offered lots of valuable guidance and support. I appreciate her personal style, compassion and professionalism.

Reviewed June 2021

She’s so supportive, real, and caring for my needs at bettering my struggles. I don’t know what I would do without her!

Reviewed April 2021

Brenda is a wonderful therapist. I've already made so much progress talking with her and she helped me get diagnosed by a psychiatrist by helping me access the tools I needed to. She has done so much for my mental health and I look forward to sessions with her.

Reviewed March 2021

Brenda is easy to talk to, and a great listener. She’s helped me recognize things about myself and how they’ve become apart of my behavior. I appreciate the help Brenda has provided thus far.

Reviewed March 2021

Brenda is attentive and helps me to see things from a different prospective. She sends me information and materials that assist me in moving through this process. She is personable and friendly.

Reviewed March 2021

I am very blessed to have Brenda in my corner. Our sessions have really shifted my opinion of myself on self worth, and positive self image. Brenda is irreplaceable.

Reviewed February 2021

Brenda was honest, thoughtful, and caring and has helped me workout and prioritize a few things during our short time together.

Reviewed February 2021

I very much appreciated Brenda Sanders' professionalism, transparency, and frankness. She is flexible with her schedule, offering both early morning and late night appointments. She is nonjudgmental and knowledgeable. My leave of her counseling has less to do with her and more to do with scheduling issues I've had with the Better Help platform.

Reviewed February 2021

Brenda really listens and understands my concerns. She comes up with simple but effective ways to help me with my problems.

Reviewed February 2021

She is very understanding and seem to be a very experienced person

Reviewed February 2021

Brenda is a great counselor. Within the first session, I was able to let my guard down almost immediately and she would ask me questions that helped me find answers. I trust her expertise and has provided me with great information to understand myself and this process. I definitely recommend her. Thank you Brenda!

Reviewed January 2021

Excellent and thoughtful Counselor. Thanks Brenda.

Reviewed December 2020

Really good support and communication. I'm very grateful for all the help and the tools she's given me to be more assertive and everything else we worked on.

Reviewed December 2020

Fantastic support and rapport with Brenda, she has helped me get through a very challenging few months

Reviewed November 2020

Doing a great job Very patient

Reviewed November 2020

After doing tons of work on my own, in two sessions, Brenda has given light to things I never even thought of. I feel empowered after every conversation and look forward to the next sessions.

Reviewed August 2020

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Frequently asked questions

Does Brenda Sanders offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Brenda Sanders works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.

What language(s) does Brenda Sanders speak?

Brenda Sanders speaks English.

How many years of experience does Brenda Sanders have?

Brenda Sanders has 6 years of experience.

Where is Brenda Sanders licensed to practice?

Brenda Sanders is licensed to practice in Michigan.

Does Brenda Sanders accept clients outside of the United States?

No, Brenda Sanders does not accept clients outside of the United States.

Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?

Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."

What treatment approaches does Brenda Sanders offer?

Brenda Sanders offers clients Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.

How can I communicate with Brenda Sanders?

Brenda Sanders can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.

How do I get started with Brenda Sanders?

Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.

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When you tap CHAT NOW a new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.