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Brenda Sanders, LMSW

Based in Michigan Online sessions

Parent-focused practical therapy

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Years in practice
6
Credentials
LMSW
Licensed in
Michigan
Languages
English
Focus
Stress, Anxiety
Focus
Addictions
Focus
Trauma and abuse
About

About Brenda

Brenda Sanders is a Licensed Master Social Worker who helps parents and individuals facing stress, anxiety, addiction, grief, and parenting challenges. She takes a practical, down-to-earth approach so busy people can find clearer ways to cope. Brenda aims to listen first and then offer straightforward tools that fit day-to-day life.

With six years of clinical experience, she has worked in homeless programs, substance abuse treatment, outpatient mental health, and services for returning citizens.

Background and approach

That background means she brings hands-on experience with mood disorders, substance use, trauma, ADHD, and developmental concerns. Her work with adults and young people informs how she adapts strategies for different ages and needs. Brenda combines client-centered care with evidence-based methods such as cognitive behavioral tools, dialectical behavior skills, and attachment-informed ideas.

Sessions focus on practical skills, problem solving, and building stronger emotional connection in relationships and family life. Parents often leave with clearer routines, communication techniques, and ways to address behavior and sleep problems. Her credentials include a Master of Social Work from Wayne State University and the Michigan Licensed Master Social Worker credential.

She also studied family and community services and holds training in areas related to addiction counseling and gerontology. Brenda uses this mix of education and field experience to shape realistic plans with each person she sees. People who reach out can expect a calm, direct style that values small steps and real-world solutions.

Brenda supports clients as they try new strategies, adjust goals, and work toward better daily functioning.

Focus areas and approaches

What Brenda works with

Everything Brenda lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Brenda helps people with.

Approaches Brenda lists

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Online support

Approaches that fit parenting and life stress online

Attachment-Based Therapy looks at patterns of connection and trust between people. It helps when relationships, bonding, or closeness feel off and supports parents wanting more supported interactions with their children. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and changing behaviors. It is useful for anxiety, low mood, and everyday parenting stress by teaching concrete skills to shift thinking and routines.

Deciding which approach to use is part of the process. The therapist will work together with the client to set goals and try methods that match those goals and personal preferences. That collaborative process can include trying a skill-focused CBT exercise one week and using attachment ideas the next, then adjusting based on what helps most.

Online sessions are available as video calls, phone appointments, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video sessions allow face-to-face conversation for role practice and coaching. Phone sessions are helpful when bandwidth is limited or when a shorter check-in fits a break at work. Live chat and text messaging work for quick coaching, tracking progress, and keeping momentum between visits. These options make it easier to fit therapy into parenting schedules and busy lives.
Questions

Questions people ask about Brenda

What concerns does Brenda address?

She helps people with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, parenting, and related issues such as sleep, eating, and self-esteem.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her style is client-centered and practical, focusing on listening first and then offering tools and skills to manage emotions and behavior.

What kind of experience does she bring?

Brenda has six years of clinical experience in settings like substance use treatment, homeless services, outpatient mental health, and programs for returning citizens.

What credentials and location are listed?

She holds a Master of Social Work and is a Michigan Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) practicing in Michigan.

Which languages are supported and are international clients served?

Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.

What session formats does she offer?

Brenda works through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.

How is cost handled for sessions?

Cost varies by location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

What steps do I take to begin therapy?

Choose the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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