- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship challenges
- CBT and DBT informed
About Brenda
Brenda Sallee is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in Florida with ten years of experience. She works with adults who are facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship problems, grief, self-esteem struggles, and addiction concerns. Brenda also lists support for LGBT issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related concerns, eating issues, parenting strain, anger, career questions, bipolar challenges, and coping with life changes.
Brenda uses an approachable, practical style in sessions. She listens for what feels most urgent and helps people try small, concrete changes. Sessions often include talking through patterns, practicing new ways of coping, and planning steps to manage symptoms day to day.
Her work draws on a mix of evidence-based methods. Clients may encounter exercises rooted in cognitive behavioral ideas to reframe thoughts, dialectical behavior tools for regulating emotion, and client-centered listening that focuses on the person's concerns. Narrative therapy and Internal Family Systems are also part of her toolkit when exploring how past stories and internal parts affect current behavior.
Brenda helps people sort through family of origin issues, codependency, communication problems, and blended family stress. She offers support for those dealing with substance use, domestic violence aftermath, dissociation, and control or dependent personality patterns. Her ten years in practice include helping people manage co-occurring problems and caregiver fatigue.
Brenda works in English and bases her work in Florida. People interested in beginning can expect collaborative planning and practical steps aimed at clearer communication, steadier mood, and better daily coping.
How Brenda's approaches translate to online work
Brenda draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy alongside client-centered listening. CBT focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which can help with anxiety, depression, and workplace or school stress. DBT teaches concrete skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and clearer communication when relationships feel strained. Client-centered work prioritizes the person's concerns and aims to make sessions responsive to what matters most right now.Choosing the most useful approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about their goals, try out methods, and adjust the plan based on what helps. That means approaches can be mixed or shifted over time to suit changing needs and preferences.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also makes regular practice of CBT or DBT skills more convenient between sessions, helping clients bring new coping strategies into everyday life.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, grief, self-esteem issues, addictions, trauma, and related concerns listed in her profile.
How would she describe her approach in sessions?
Her style is practical and conversational, focusing on listening, identifying patterns, and trying small changes using evidence-based techniques.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has ten years of experience as a clinician working with adults on a range of mental health and interpersonal issues.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is an LMFT licensed in Florida and practices from that state.
Does she work in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She is not accepting international clients at this time.
How are her sessions billed?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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