Brenda Burrell, LCSW - Therapist in Mississippi

About Brenda

Brenda Burrell uses a client-centered approach to guide people through difficult times. She focuses on listening first, then helping clients set clear, manageable goals. Her style is practical and down-to-earth, aimed at everyday problems parents and families notice at home.

She has a Master of Science and is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker - LCSW. Her practice reflects 18 years of experience working with stress and anxiety, depression, addictions, and trauma and abuse.

Background and approach

Brenda also addresses relationship struggles, anger, low self-esteem, and challenges that come with life changes. Brenda blends several methods to match each person’s needs. She uses cognitive behavioral techniques to change unhelpful thinking and behaviors.

Mindfulness tools help with staying present and reducing reactivity. Dialectical behavior ideas support emotional regulation and coping skills. Her sessions emphasize clear communication and practical steps.

She pays attention to guilt, shame, and building self-love while helping clients strengthen everyday relationships. Brenda also works with issues related to veteran and armed forces experiences and post-traumatic stress. Her approach is collaborative and paced to what someone can handle.

She encourages small, achievable changes that add up over time. The tone in sessions is respectful and supportive, focused on what helps a person or family move forward.

Therapeutic approaches for online family and parenting support

Brenda commonly blends cognitive behavioral techniques and mindfulness to address common parenting and family stresses. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which can help with anxiety, depression, and daily parenting challenges. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and increase presence during stressful family moments.

She also draws on Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills when emotions feel overwhelming. DBT offers practical tools for managing intense feelings and improving communication in charged interactions. Together these methods aim to build concrete skills that people can use between sessions.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will listen to what matters most, discuss options, and tailor methods to the client's goals and comfort. Clients help shape the plan and adjust it as progress is made.

Online therapy is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, making it easier to fit support into a busy family schedule. These formats allow for regular check-ins and flexible ways to practice new skills between meetings. Working this way helps people access licensed professionals without extra travel and keeps momentum between sessions.

Client-Centered Therapy

The direction comes from you rather than from a set programme. The therapist offers a warm, non-judgemental space to think out loud and work at your own pace. Online, this rests on the relationship rather than on being in the same room.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

Concrete skills for riding out strong emotion, tolerating distress, and handling relationships without things escalating. The skills are practised in daily life, so between-session support by message or phone fits naturally.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she address?

She helps with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, and relationship struggles. Additional focus areas include anger, self-esteem, bipolar concerns, and coping with life changes.

What is her therapy style like?

She practices client-centered work that emphasizes listening and collaboration. She also uses cognitive behavioral methods, dialectical behavior ideas, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing to build practical skills.

How much experience does she have?

Brenda brings 18 years of professional experience to her work. That background includes supporting people through stress, addictions, and trauma-related concerns.

What are her credentials and location?

She holds MS LCSW C-11484 and WI LCSW 10086 - 123 and practices from Mississippi. The LCSW denotes Licensed Clinical Social Worker credentials.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available?

Sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options offer flexible ways to connect.

How does payment work?

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

How do I begin working with her?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. Then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Specialties and expertise

Top specialties

Stress, Anxiety
Addictions
Relationship issues

Also works with

Therapeutic approaches

Experience: 18 years
Licensed: Wisconsin, Mississippi
Languages: English

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