Currently Accepting New Clients across the state of Connecticut!
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Welcome! I'm glad you're here. My name is Brenda, and I'm a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in the state of Connecticut. I am also the founder and owner of Growth Era Counseling & Wellness, LLC.
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I have over twelve years of experience working in the behavioral health field across inpatient and outpatient settings. I have worked as a patient advocate, IOP/PHP primary clinician, individual therapist, clinical supervisor, and assistant director of a residential treatment program.​
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I bring a real- life, practical, and straightforward approach to therapy. I am passionate about providing high- quality, compassionate care, where you feel safe to participate in the process of self- understanding, healing, and personal growth.
​I specialize in the cognitive behavioral treatment of anxiety, depression, complex trauma, and life transitions in young adults and adults. I also have extensive training in grief & loss therapy. As a cognitive behavioral therapist, I help you understand underlying patterns in your thinking and behavior, then develop strategies to change these behaviors in meaningful ways. I also incorporate emotion- focused and mindfulness approaches, working with you to process and promote healthy emotional reactions.
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I will listen collaboratively to your story, explore the different parts of who you are and what has shaped you, and invite practices to strengthen your capacities, foster new insights, and ease painful symptoms.
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My approach is always trauma- informed and culturally sensitive.​
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I am LGBTQIA+ affirming. I offer a safe space regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, sexuality, religion, or ability.
Trust me when I say, I get it - not only does therapy require you to take time out of your already busy schedule, but it also requires you to learn, grow and heal in ways that you weren't doing before. Therapy is going to take quite a bit of your time and energy. But also trust me when I say- it's so worth it.​​With this in mind, it is my commitment to ensure that each session is worth your time and energy.
