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Brenda Starr, LISW

Stress, Anxiety Self esteem, Motivation Depression
Video Phone Live Chat Messaging

About me

Welcome to Better Help! I am a Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW) based in Iowa with 20 years experience working with people facing various challenges in their life. I have worked with people of all ages struggling with depression, anxiety, self esteem, and communication issues. My approach is solution focused, strengths based counseling with a focus on Mindfulness-based strategies.

My counseling style is warm and interactive and I believe in treating everyone with respect and compassion. I believe that you know your story the best and I am here to help guide you toward new and more effective solutions to the problems you are experiencing in your life. It takes courage to reach out and ask for help, so feel proud of yourself for taking that first step. I am here to help support and empower you to live a better life!

I am looking forward to meeting and working with you!

Professional experience

4yrs in practice
Stress, Anxiety Self esteem, Motivation Depression

Additional areas of focus: Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Grief, Parenting issues, Anger management, Coping with life changes, ADHD

Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy

Services offered

Video
Phone
Live Chat
Messaging

License information

IA LISW 06247

Reviews

These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Brenda Starr. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.

Brenda has been great. She is very attentive and offers good suggestions.

Written on Mar 05, 2024 after therapy with Brenda for 6 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and coping with life changes

Brenda was professional , listened and understood my issues and helped me to quickly work through for relief of my anxiety and help me get back to positive mindset.

Written on Jan 20, 2024 after therapy with Brenda for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes

Brenda is a very kind and compassionate therapist. While I’m not accustom to using therapy, she made it easy to talk through my challenges and find ways to improve. I would recommend her to any person seeking to better themself.

Written on Dec 12, 2023 after therapy with Brenda for 3 weeks on issues concerning anger management

5 stars. Brenda has been amazing, answered every question and really helped me think more clearly.

Written on Oct 12, 2023 after therapy with Brenda for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes

We've only had one session, but I feel so at ease with Brenda already. Looking forward to more connection.

Written on Aug 28, 2023 after therapy with Brenda for 2 weeks on issues concerning self esteem, coaching, and compassion fatigue

I’ve been in therapy on and off for 10 years, a few months at a time. I’ve been partnering with Brenda for 6 months and am extremely grateful for her kind and thorough approach to therapy. She provides tools and insight that are very helpful, and that are appropriately timed. Most of all Brenda is genuine and holds me accountable. I’m not sure how long I could have held on before I met Brenda. As cheesy as it sounds, she saved me - and is helping me piece myself back together one week at a time.

Written on Apr 24, 2023 after therapy with Brenda for 5 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, coaching, and adhd