- ACT techniques
- CBT strategies
- American Sign Language
About Brenda
Brenda Parker is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor in Texas with 35 years of experience. She helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, grief, parenting challenges, anger, and ADHD. She also works with concerns such as abandonment, blended family issues, caregiver stress, codependency, communication problems, and hoarding.
Brenda keeps sessions straightforward. She listens and asks clear questions to help people name what matters most. Conversations focus on what is practical and doable, not on jargon. Clients can expect direct discussion about feelings, behaviors, and next steps.
Her approach draws on methods that help people notice their thoughts and choose actions that fit their values. She uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy ideas alongside a client-centered stance. That means she combines practical skills with attention to each person's perspective.
Brenda has worked across many settings over three decades and brings that experience into sessions. She is used to supporting people through divorce, grief, feelings of emptiness, guilt and shame, and conflict at home. She also has experience supporting people who are hearing impaired and can work using American Sign Language.
People who prefer clear, task-focused conversations tend to find her helpful. She will work with clients to set small goals and try out different ways of managing stress and anxiety. To begin, visitors are asked to use the site's matching and scheduling steps to arrange a first appointment.
How her approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then choose actions that reflect what matters most. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and testing small behavior changes to reduce stress and anxiety. Client-Centered Therapy centers on the client's perspective and uses open listening to make practical plans together.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. She will collaborate with each client to decide which methods match their needs and goals. That conversation happens together and can shift as progress is made or new priorities appear.
Confirm the current session options before booking, since formats are not listed here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy around work, school, or caregiving duties, and they allow people to have a shorter check-in when needed or avoid travel time. For specific session formats and how they fit into daily life, please use the site's matching and scheduling steps to review available options.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
35+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English, American Sign Language
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, grief, parenting challenges, anger, and ADHD, plus related issues like abandonment and codependency.
What is her therapy style?
She works in a direct, practical way using client-centered conversation and skills-based techniques to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors.
How much experience does she have?
Brenda has 35 years of professional counseling experience in a range of settings.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor licensed in Texas and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and American Sign Language.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions billed?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.