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Brenda Yanofsky

Compassionate psychologist blending practical and insight work

MI Psychologist 6301002334 Michigan

Experience
35 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Family
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Attachment-Based Therapy
Languages
English
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About Brenda

Brenda Yanofsky is a licensed psychologist in Michigan who focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, depression, and a broad range of life challenges. With 35 years of professional experience, she blends listening with practical therapeutic techniques tailored to each person’s situation.

Background and approach

Her work addresses issues such as grief, intimacy-related difficulties, addiction, sleep and eating concerns, parenting challenges, anger, career transitions, ADHD, and coping with major life changes. Her approach draws on several psychotherapeutic traditions, including cognitive behavioral therapy, attachment-based and client-centered methods, mindfulness, and psychodynamic ideas.

This mix allows her to combine skill-building and insight-oriented work so clients can develop coping strategies and greater self-understanding. Sessions can explore practical steps for symptom relief as well as patterns rooted in earlier relationships and life events.

Brenda practices from Michigan and conducts sessions in English, offering multiple formats to accommodate different needs and schedules.

Approaches and online options for practical change

Brenda commonly draws on cognitive behavioral therapy to help clients identify unhelpful thinking patterns and build concrete coping skills for anxiety, low mood, sleep problems, and stress-related concerns. Attachment-based therapy is also part of her work, focusing on how early relationship patterns influence current connections and emotional responses, which can help with intimacy, communication, and family dynamics. Client-centered therapy appears in her practice as a supportive, collaborative stance that centers the client's experience and values to guide the pace and goals of treatment.

Finding the right mix of methods is treated as a collaborative process. She works with each person to weigh goals, preferences, and practical needs, adjusting techniques over time so therapy reflects what helps most. The intent is to match skill-building and insight work to individual circumstances rather than applying a single fixed method.

Online formats provide flexibility for busy or geographically dispersed clients. Video calls allow face-to-face interaction, phone sessions offer an accessible alternative, and live chat or text-based messaging can support brief check-ins or people who prefer writing. These options make it easier to maintain regular contact and fit care into everyday life while working toward meaningful change.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Brenda treat?
Her practice addresses a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family difficulties, grief, addiction, sleep and eating concerns, anger, and coping with life changes.
What therapeutic style can I expect in sessions?
She uses a blend of approaches such as cognitive behavioral techniques, attachment-based work, client-centered listening, mindfulness practices, and psychodynamic exploration to match practical skills with deeper insight.
How much clinical experience does this therapist have?
Brenda brings 35 years of experience to her practice, applying long-term clinical knowledge across many presenting concerns and life stages.
Where is she licensed and what are her credentials?
She is licensed in Michigan and holds the credential MI Psychologist 6301002334 as listed in her profile.
Does she work in languages other than English or accept international clients?
Sessions are offered in English, and she is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats are available?
Clients may schedule video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on preference and availability.
How are fees and billing handled?
Costs vary 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?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsSelf esteemDepression

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationFamily problemsForgivenessHospice and end-of-life counselingIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

35+ years

Licensed

Michigan

Languages

English