Brenda is such an empathic and caring human. She listens and provides tangible advice and exercises to work on your mental health!
Brenda Cloyd, LISW-CP
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 37 reviews
- Speaks English
- Offers Telehealth visits
- Licensed in South Carolina
Recent reviews
Brenda has been a wonderful addition to my life direction in the past year and I appreciate her encouragement and support. She speaks with great intelligence and guidance
More about Brenda
- 20 years' experience
- Female
- LISW-CP
I am a Licensed Clinical Social worker with over 25 years of helping clients heal and overcome personal challenges .
I am experienced in working with individuals, families and groups in a variety of settings including community mental health, private practice, trauma intervention and counseling, family preservation/parenting skills training, family law/mediation/divorce, and addiction treatment and coaching.
I am available to work with you around issues of grief, depression, anxiety, self-esteem, women's issues, relationship conflict, LGBT issues, family conflict/domestic violence, trauma/post-traumatic stress disorder, and substance abuse. My experience includes working with parents in navigating challenges of setting boundaries and developing positive discipline methods with children and teenagers, with a primary focus on healthy family systems.
My treatment modalities include: Cognitive Behavioral, Client-Centered Therapy, Family Systems, Emotionally Focused Therapy, Mindfulness-Based Therapy, Gottman-Relationship Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, 12-Step Recovery and Somatic Therapies to incorporate mind, body, and spirit into therapeutic healing.
If you choose to work with me, my counseling approach is non-judgmental, and empathetic. I see my role as a guide, a mentor to assist you on your journey to identify what you need in order to heal. My initial commitment to you is providing a safe environment for you as we work together to identify your therapy needs and identify your treatment goals. I believe every person has the ability to find their way to move forward and live a more purposeful, satisfying life.
I look forward to working with you!
Specialties
Treatment Approaches
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Existential Therapy
- Gottman Method
- Hypnotherapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Somatic Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
- Internal Family Systems
Licenses
Brenda Cloyd's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1942952049.
- LISW-CP · South Carolina · 4723 · Expires December 2024
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, also known as teletherapy, is a method of delivering mental health services through digital means such as video conferencing, phone calls, or messaging platforms. It can be an ideal option for individuals who have difficulty accessing traditional therapy due to geographical distance, time constraints, or personal preferences like privacy and comfort. Many people find it easier to open up from the familiarity of their own space.
Teletherapy has been found to be highly effective, with studies showing that it can produce similar outcomes to in-person therapy, particularly for issues like anxiety, depression, and PTSD. The flexibility and accessibility it offers make it a valuable alternative to conventional therapy settings.
Reviews for Brenda Cloyd
All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.
Overall rating:
Brenda is such an empathic and caring human. She listens and provides tangible advice and exercises to work on your mental health!
Brenda has been a wonderful addition to my life direction in the past year and I appreciate her encouragement and support. She speaks with great intelligence and guidance
I feel seen and heard by Brenda. I am grateful I found her.
Brenda is a great listener and really takes an interest in everything you have to say. She works closely with you to try and achieve any goals you might have and really and truly wants to help you be the best person you can be. She has a very calming presence and is very easy to talk to. She provides really amazing resources for you to use outside of therapy sessions so that you can continue to use the skills you are developing in therapy and apply them to your everyday life. She is awesome! I would highly recommend her to anyone who is thinking about giving therapy a try.
The best potentially in the industry
I am very grateful to have Brenda as a therapist. She is kind, thoughtful, supportive, and empathetic. I’ve had difficult moments and could not have seen myself through them had it not been for her support. She is knowledgeable and experienced and has given me several tools to guide my wellbeing and healing.
Brenda is a very calm and considerate voice. She offers a variety of ways to assist yourself in healing with any traumatic past experiences.
Brenda is awesome. She is very caring and listens well. She gives great advice and guidance. I have seen improvement in my anxiety in a short amount of time thanks to Brenda! Highly recommend her.
Brenda has been instrumental in helping me grow and heal this year. She is always kind and empathetic listening to my concerns and worries and has allowed a safe space for me to work through my thinking and emotions or feelings. She provides a welcoming space for us to talk and is always willing to provide constructive feedback or strategies as needed. I wouldn’t have made it through many difficult moments without her support this past year.
Brenda has been helpful thus far; largely just listening to my issues in a nonjudgmental way and offering insights or asking question. I have appreciated the outlet.
For the past 6 months Brenda has been supporting me in navigating life transitions. Each therapy session is focused on my current needs and at the end I feeling like a had a break through. If I ever need professional support, Brenda will be at the top of my list.
Brenda is a gem!!! She is wonderful, kind and compassionate. She listens and validates my feelings and all her advice is absolutely thoughtful and extremely helpful . I feel 100 lbs lighter after each of our sessions!! She is a pro!! THANK YOU, Brenda!!!
Very professional
She is awesome
Great support
Brenda is such a pleasure to work with! She makes me feel understood and appreciated and she offers great ways to deal with the issues we discuss.
Amazing therapist! I have met with so many therapists in my life, and no one has exceeded my expectations like Brenda. She is compassionate, understanding, and incredibly helpful. I am grateful that I had the opportunity talk with her!
It's hard to find a good therapist but I felt immediately at ease with Brenda. She's a very good listener but also offers very helpful insights
Brenda always seems to understand what I'm going through and provides such helpful guidance.
Gives good life tips
Brenda is the best.
Brenda is very caring compassionate and knowledgeable. I have been able to open up like I never have before!
My therapist is amazing
I appreciate that Brenda has been extremely supportive of me since our initial meeting. She had a book recommendation that I obtained the book immediately. It has been a great supplement to our counseling sessions. I am happy that we are paired together. She is great. :)
Brenda has been very helpful to me. I’d recommend her to anyone. She’s a very intelligent and compassionate therapist.
She's a wonderful person and great therapist. She's helped me a lot in just one session. She's taught me a few methods to combat my anxiety and supplied me with CBT worksheets. I recommend her.
She really listens and is very empathetic
Great therapist. Really helped me overcome my anxiety. I'd recommend Brenda to a friend. Thankyou Brenda :)
Oh, Brenda has been wonderful and answers all my questions - her experience is super valuable
One of a kind amazing therapist
So far, my meetings with Brenda have been very helpful. She listens, offers guidance & suggestions & never makes me feel like my thoughts/feelings are invalid.
Brenda is top knotch. Super supportive and a true pleasure to speak with.
She’s a wonderful woman who’s helped me a ton during the few meetings we’ve had.
Ms. Brenda has been an absolute blessing in my life. She completely understands my needs, gives techniques and things to work on and think on for the upcoming week. She is compassionate, caring and realistic. I highly recommend.
In a very short time, Brenda has facilitated a return to hopefulness for me. She is kind, caring, and gentle in her approach. She is the right therapist at the right time for me. As I address long term trauma, and short term goals to resume post-pandemic life, her guidance and confidence building is essential.
She is great!
She listen, help and respect the patient. I don't know how to complement someone who reach and help. All I can say she is THE BEST
Frequently asked questions
Does Brenda Cloyd offer telehealth visits?
Yes. Brenda Cloyd 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 Cloyd speak?
Brenda Cloyd speaks English.
How many years of experience does Brenda Cloyd have?
Brenda Cloyd has 20 years of experience.
Where is Brenda Cloyd licensed to practice?
Brenda Cloyd is licensed to practice in South Carolina.
Does Brenda Cloyd accept clients outside of the United States?
Yes, Brenda Cloyd accepts 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 Cloyd offer?
Brenda Cloyd offers clients Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Existential Therapy, Gottman Method, Hypnotherapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, Somatic Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy, and Internal Family Systems.
How can I communicate with Brenda Cloyd?
Brenda Cloyd 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 Cloyd?
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.