- Stress and anxiety
- Depression and ADHD
- Mindfulness and CBT
About Brenda
Brenda Velez is a Florida licensed mental health counselor, LMHC, with 10 years of experience. She is bilingual in English and Spanish and lists stress, anxiety, anger, low motivation, self-esteem, depression, ADHD, and trauma and abuse among the concerns she addresses. Brenda focuses on practical steps people can use to feel steadier in daily life.
She uses clear conversation to identify what matters most to each person. Sessions often include learning new coping skills and practicing ways to manage upsetting thoughts and emotions. Brenda draws on client-centered work and evidence-informed strategies to shape each session around the client's immediate goals.
Brenda also incorporates short-term tools from cognitive behavioral approaches to spot patterns that increase worry or low mood. She brings dialectical behavior strategies for emotion regulation and mindfulness practices to help with attention and stress. Motivational interviewing techniques can support people who are feeling stuck or unmotivated.
Her background includes work across different age groups and settings in Florida, and she speaks both English and Spanish in sessions. She mentions experience with a wide range of life and cultural issues, including immigration-related concerns and multicultural matters.
People who reach out can expect direct, practical conversations about what they want to change. The focus is on manageable steps - small skills that can be used between sessions. Brenda encourages taking the first step and helping clients set simple, realistic goals to build on over time.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and responding to what the client says. Online sessions can provide the same conversational space for identifying goals and choosing skills to practice. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and behavior and teaches concrete exercises to change unhelpful patterns. It works well for anxiety, depression, and attention difficulties that young adults often face.Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) adds structured skills for managing strong emotions and improving distress tolerance. Brief mindfulness practices are used to build awareness and steady attention. Brenda will work collaboratively to find which mix of approaches best fits a person's needs and preferences. She discusses goals and adjusts methods as the work progresses rather than prescribing a single path up front.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. When arranging online work, think about practical benefits - fitting sessions around school or shifts, shorter check-ins when time is tight, or using audio-only if video is difficult. Online sessions can make regular appointments easier to schedule while focusing on real skills and everyday challenges.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
Brenda works with stress, anxiety, anger, low motivation, self-esteem, depression, ADHD, and trauma and abuse, plus many related life concerns.
What is her general approach in sessions?
She uses client-centered conversations combined with practical methods from CBT, DBT, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing to address day-to-day challenges.
How much experience does she have?
She has 10 years of professional experience working in mental health settings.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Florida LMHC, and her practice is located in Florida.
Can I work with her in Spanish?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Are international clients supported?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies by location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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