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Brenda Burrell

Collaborative, skills-focused therapy for life challenges

LCSW Mississippi

Experience
18 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Relationship
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages
English

About Brenda

Brenda Burrell brings a client-centered approach grounded in cognitive behavioral techniques to help people manage stress, anxiety, addictive behaviors, relationship struggles, and trauma.

Background and approach

She holds an LCSW and has 18 years of professional experience, practicing with attention to the full range of concerns listed in her specialties including depression, bipolar symptoms, anger, self-esteem, ADHD, and compassion fatigue. Brenda emphasizes collaboration and skills-building so clients can develop practical strategies for day-to-day coping and emotional regulation.

Licensed in Wisconsin and practicing from Mississippi, she creates a warm, nonjudgmental space where feelings and thoughts can be explored openly. Her work also attends to family dynamics, communication problems, guilt and shame, veteran and armed forces issues, and post-traumatic stress.

Motivational interviewing and mindfulness techniques are woven into sessions when helpful to support change and self-awareness. Brenda invites clients to take the courageous step toward a more balanced, satisfying life while offering steady support and guidance throughout the process.

Evidence-Informed Approaches for Online Care

Brenda commonly integrates cognitive behavioral approaches and client-centered work in online sessions. Cognitive behavioral therapy focuses on identifying patterns of thought and behavior and developing practical strategies to reduce anxiety, manage mood symptoms, and change unhelpful habits. Client-centered therapy emphasizes a respectful, nonjudgmental relationship and supports clients in exploring feelings and values to guide their own change.

She also uses dialectical behavior therapy skills when appropriate, teaching emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness techniques that are useful for managing intense emotions and improving communication. The therapist collaborates with each person to determine which methods fit best, adapting techniques to match goals, preferences, and the particular challenges presented.

Online therapy with Brenda is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it easier to maintain continuity of care, practice new skills between sessions, and access support from wherever the client is located in Mississippi. Licensed professionals guide the process to help clients build lasting skills and move toward the changes they seek.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Brenda commonly address?
She works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and family problems, trauma and abuse, depression, bipolar symptoms, anger, self-esteem, ADHD, and coping with life changes.
What therapeutic style can I expect in sessions?
Her approach blends client-centered care with cognitive behavioral techniques, dialectical behavior therapy skills, mindfulness practices, and motivational interviewing to tailor work to each person's needs.
How much experience does she have?
Brenda has 18 years of professional experience working with the concerns listed in her specialties and additional focus areas.
Where is Brenda licensed and located?
She is licensed as an LCSW and lists MS and WI credential information: MS LCSW C-11484 and WI LCSW 10086 - 123, and she practices from Mississippi.
Does she provide services in other languages or accept international clients?
Sessions are offered in English only, and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are available for working together?
Clients can meet via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on preference and availability.
How is payment handled and what does therapy cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Also works with

Additional focus areas

Communication problemsGuilt and shameVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesPost-traumatic stressSelf-love

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational Interviewing

Experience

18+ years

Licensed

Wisconsin, Mississippi

Languages

English