Meet Brenda
Brenda Gardner, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor
Brenda Gardner is a Licensed Professional Counselor with a Master of Arts in Professional Counseling from Liberty University. She provides online and in-person Christian counseling for young adults and adults, with a unique blend of psychology and theology. She is passionate about helping individuals increase their spiritual awareness and navigate healthy self-care.
In sessions, Brenda uses cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, and assertiveness training in her work with individuals struggling with severe trauma, abuse, severe anxiety, grief and loss, depression, and the many other challenges life can bring. By helping her clients explore the challenges they face, she loves to uncover behavior patterns and negative perceptions, while providing a safe and supportive environment for individuals from all cultures and backgrounds.
Counseling Philosophy
Brenda believes healing happens in relationship. She provides a safe, supportive environment for individuals from all cultures and backgrounds, helping clients explore the challenges they face and uncover behavior patterns and negative perceptions at their own pace.
Approach to Therapy
She draws on cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, and assertiveness training, tailored to each person. Her work holds space for severe trauma, abuse, anxiety, grief, depression, and the full spectrum of what it means to be human.
Faith & Counseling
As a Christian counselor, Brenda offers the option to weave faith into the work where it is welcomed. How much faith is part of the journey is always the client's choice, never assumed.
Ready to take the first step?
Brenda would be honored to walk alongside you. Reach out to request a consultation. A calm, confidential space.
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