Dr. Brenda Bridges

(EdDCP, LMFT)

About Me

Dr. Brenda Bridges has spent her life using her own personal and career experiences to help individuals overcome challenges and stressors. Dr. Bridges has vast experience in PTSD, Military Culture, and treating Mental Illnesses. Dr. Bridges is able to genuinely provide support and hope, especially when their life seem to be more than they can handle.

As the Marines veteran, she knows how post-traumatic stress can affect every facet of one’s life as well as the lives of their loved ones. While her focus is on veteran care, she also provides services for children, teenagers, adults , couples and families who are dealing with traumatic situations of their own. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting problems, career challenges. I also helped many people who have experienced physical trauma or emotional abuse.

My counseling style is warm and interactive. I believe in treating anyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and I don't believe in stigmatizing labels. My approach combines cognitive-behavioral, humanistic, psychodynamic and rational-emotive counseling. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. Dr. Bridges has experience in many modalities and is trained in EMDR.

Dr. Bridges knows there is no single approach that works for everyone, so she continues to educate herself on emerging therapies and psychological trends to provide the most comprehensive program that works for each of her client’s individual needs.

Dr. Bridges received her education at Argosy University, earning her Doctorates in Counseling Psychology. Dr. Bridges earned her Masters with Brandman University Clinical Psychology with emphasis in Marriage & Family Therapy. She also holds a Bachelor’s in Social Psychology from Park University.

Specialties

  • Stress, Anxiety
  • Relationship issues
  • Family conflicts
  • Self esteem
  • Depression
Also experienced in:
Addictions , LGBT , Trauma and abuse , Grief , Intimacy-related issues , Eating disorders , Sleeping disorders , Parenting issues , Anger management , Career difficulties , Bipolar disorder , Coping with life changes , Coaching , Read more...
Years of Experience: 7

Services Offered


  • Messaging

  • Live Chat

  • Phone

  • Video

Languages

English

Spanish

Licensing

LMFT #111243 (Expires: 2021-01-31)

LMFT #203706 (Expires: 2021-10-31)

Reviews

Written by M.A. on Jun 29, 2020 after counseling with Brenda for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, and self esteem

Dr. Bridges is an amazing counselor! She listens to what I have to say and how I feel. She is able to give me advice and tips that I would not have thought about myself. She provides a supportive and friendly third-party view to everything I am going through. If you are looking for a smart and understanding counselor, she is it!

Written by A.L. on Jun 25, 2020 after counseling with Brenda for 2 months on issues concerning depression, family conflicts, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, and coping with life changes

Dr. Bridges has expertise in reading and reviewing your journal, notes and meetings and understanding underlying issues that don’t seem apparent but guides you explore your own self and thoughts so you can learn and explore more about your feelings and your emotions. Couple and family counseling regarding relationships seems to be her expertise and I’m made to feel trust, and confidence in her abilities with understanding me and issues.

Written by R.O. on Jun 18, 2020 after counseling with Brenda for 2 months on issues concerning addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, anger management, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and adhd

I really enjoy working with Dr. Bridges. She is kind, supportive and encouraging. She always guides me to being a better person while still acknowledging the work I've already done.

Written by C.E. on May 18, 2020 after counseling with Brenda for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, bipolar disorder, and adhd

I’ve tried countless forms of therapy, this one definitely got it right.

Written by M.I. on May 05, 2020 after counseling with Brenda for 4 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and coping with life changes

Dr. Bridges makes me feel heard and gives a kind, warm environment for myself when talking about my anxiety. I feel a huge relief after each session and that honestly makes my day. She’s a wonderful counselor. She in courages me to be myself.

Written by S.A. on Apr 29, 2020 after counseling with Brenda for 3 weeks

I am so glad I found her. She is a perfect match for me and has been so supportive. I am eternally grateful.

Written by C.H. on Apr 24, 2020 after counseling with Brenda for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue

Dr. Bridges is very kind and listens well. She also knows the right questions to ask in order to help you make progress.

Written by H.A. on Apr 23, 2020 after counseling with Brenda for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, career difficulties, and bipolar disorder

Dr. Bridges is great!

Written by W.Y. on Apr 07, 2020 after counseling with Brenda for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, anger management, coaching, and compassion fatigue

Dr. Bridges has been an excellent counselor thus far. She's attentive, practical as well as encouraging. Her advice is compassionate but also very applicable.

Written by P.A. on Mar 26, 2020 after counseling with Brenda for 1 month on issues concerning depression, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and adhd

Brenda is great!

Written by S.A. on Mar 18, 2020 after counseling with Brenda for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd

Dr. Bridges is amazing, she’s super responsive and I’m so happy to have her as a therapist.

Written by J.E. on Feb 26, 2020 after counseling with Brenda for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd

Dr. Bridges is an excellent therapist. She listens, cares & is highly qualified! She is responsive to messaging. I would highly recommend her!

Written by M.O. on Feb 24, 2020 after counseling with Brenda for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, anger management, coping with life changes, and adhd

She’s very professional and understanding. She has help me overcome my issues one step at a time. I’m very pleased.