- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Mindfulness practices
About Brenda
Rev. Brenda Coffin is a Pennsylvania-licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with 24 years of experience. She works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, and mood difficulties. She also addresses issues such as addiction, eating struggles, parenting strain, and compassion fatigue.
Her approach is straightforward and person-focused. Sessions usually begin by talking about what matters most to the client and what they hope to change. She uses practical strategies drawn from several well-known methods to help people notice unhelpful patterns and try small, doable experiments between sessions.
Brenda draws on cognitive behavioral ideas to identify thoughts and behaviors that maintain anxiety. She also uses client-centered techniques to listen and reflect, and acceptance-based practices to help people clarify values and take meaningful action. Mindfulness tools are offered to improve attention and reduce reactivity when stress peaks.
She has worked across many settings over two decades, supporting people with a wide range of concerns including bipolar mood patterns, chronic pain and caregiver stress. Her experience includes responding to relationship strains, attachment concerns, and issues like codependency or body image struggles.
Getting started involves a brief matching questionnaire and scheduling a first session. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time, and fees vary with location. Prospective clients who want to begin are asked to follow the online steps to select and book their first meeting.
Therapeutic approaches and how they translate online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and then choose actions that match their values. It is useful for anxiety, stress, and motivation issues. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying thinking and behavior patterns that keep problems going and testing small changes to break those patterns. Client-Centered Therapy centers on listening and reflecting so the person can clarify goals and feel understood.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss these methods with the client and decide collaboratively which tools to try based on needs, goals, and personal preference. That lets sessions combine listening with concrete skills practice in ways that suit the person.
Session format details are not listed in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It can also let someone use phone or lower-bandwidth options if video would be difficult. The therapist will review practical arrangements and choose approaches that fit the client’s schedule and daily life.
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Experience
24+ years
Listed in
Pennsylvania
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, depression, addictions, eating issues, parenting strain, bipolar mood issues, and compassion fatigue.
What is her therapy style like?
Her style is direct and person-focused. She listens, reflects, and uses practical exercises from several approaches to address thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.
How much experience does she have?
She has 24 years of professional experience working in behavioral health and related settings.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Pennsylvania LCSW and provides services from Pennsylvania.
What languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the US work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for?
Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time; costs vary depending on location.
How do I begin if I want to try a session?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the booking steps.