Hello, my name is Brenda Rice. I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Illinois with over three decades of experience. I specialize in supporting individuals navigating complex emotional landscapes. My practice focuses on helping clients work through challenges like depression, anxiety, trauma, and relationship difficulties. I offer a compassionate approach that addresses self-love, communication struggles, isolation, and healing from difficult life experiences.
My therapeutic style is deeply attuned to individual needs, whether you're dealing with mood disorders, young adult transitions, or recovering from painful life events like divorce or sexual assault. I create a supportive environment where clients can explore their emotions, develop resilience, and work towards personal growth and understanding.
I understand that healing is a deeply personal journey, and I'm committed to walking alongside you with empathy, respect, and professional expertise. My goal is to help you build stronger connections—with yourself and others—and find pathways to emotional wellness and inner peace.
Professional experience
35 yrs in practice
Stress, AnxietyTrauma, AbuseDepression
Additional areas of focus:Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Grief, Parenting issues, Self esteem, Coping with life changes, ADHD, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic pain, illness, and disability, Communication problems, Divorce and separation, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Mood disorders, Post-traumatic stress, Self-love, Sexual assault and abuse, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Young adult issues
Clinical approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Existential Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy, Internal Family Systems
Services offered
Video
Audio
Messaging
License information
IL LCSW 149006017
Reviews
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Brenda Sullivan-Rice. 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.
Blessed to have such an experienced and caring provider. I couldn't be happier!
Written on Mar 19, 2026 after therapy with Brenda for 6 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, and anger management
Listens carefully and helps lead me to a solution as opposed to telling me what I should do.
Written on Dec 18, 2025 after therapy with Brenda for 3 months on issues concerning intimacy-related issues, and coping with life changes
Brenda was great, even for the few sessions I spent with her. I deeply appreciate her quickness in understanding the roots of my problems and her ability to open my eyes to them. Without her, the baggage I carry would have continued to grow and fester. Thank you.
Written on May 27, 2025 after therapy with Brenda for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and compassion fatigue
I came to Brenda during a really difficult time in my life and talking to her has helped me more than I can put into words. She provides practical tools that I’ve been able to use in my day to day life and she asks the right questions to help you dig deeper, reflect and truly grow. I always leave our sessions feeling lighter, more understood and more equipped to handle what’s ahead.
Written on May 01, 2025 after therapy with Brenda for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, coaching, and adhd
I love Brenda!
Written on Apr 11, 2025 after therapy with Brenda for 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, family conflicts, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes
Brenda is the therapist to have! She’s kind, funny, sweet, attentive. I loved every second of talking to her. In just a few sessions she’s given me so much guidance it’s remarkable. Highly recommend her!
Written on Mar 23, 2025 after therapy with Brenda for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, self esteem, and anger management
She really helps me make sense of my issues to myself where I end up helping myself overall which is very important.
Written on Mar 13, 2025 after therapy with Brenda for 9 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and trauma and abuse
Brenda is kind, straight forward, and very empathic. She understands my struggles as a woman in my early 40s , with anxiety/ depression and 2 small kids. I've had a couple of sessions with other her so far, and look forward to my next!
Written on Jan 26, 2025 after therapy with Brenda for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, grief, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, anger management, coping with life changes, and adhd
I cannot recommend Brenda enough! She is truly a compassionate, caring, and highly skilled therapist. From the very first session, I felt heard and understood, which made a world of difference. She has a remarkable ability to listen without judgment, and her insights are always thoughtful and grounded in deep knowledge.
Each session with Brenda left me feeling lighter, more confident, and equipped with practical skills that I could apply in my everyday life. She not only helped me navigate through tough times, but she also empowered me to grow and develop in ways I never imagined. The tools she taught me have been invaluable and continue to support my well-being.
Brenda has made an incredible, positive impact on my life, and I am so grateful for the work we've done together. If there were more therapists like her in the world, I believe it would be a much better place. She is a true gem, and I am so fortunate to have had her as a therapist.
Written on Jan 09, 2025 after therapy with Brenda for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Connecting with Brenda on BetterHelp truly changed my life. From our very first session, I felt an immediate connection, and her support has been invaluable. Brenda helped me gain clarity, navigate tough emotions, and make significant strides in my personal growth. Her thoughtful guidance and insights have empowered me to make positive changes more quickly than I thought possible. I am deeply thankful for her expertise and kindness, and I am forever grateful for the opportunity to work with such a wonderful therapist. Thank you Brenda, for being the highlight of my week.
Written on Dec 19, 2024 after therapy with Brenda for 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
Brenda’s very straight forward, and kind. I feel comfortable talking to her and working through things.
Written on Oct 30, 2024 after therapy with Brenda for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Brenda was easy to talk to and had very good suggestions about avenues I could try in the form of books or finding resources online. I enjoyed my sessions with her and liked that she had a lot of experience to draw from.
Written on Aug 06, 2024 after therapy with Brenda for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, self esteem, and career difficulties
Brenda, I wish we talked way before.
Written on Jul 24, 2024 after therapy with Brenda for 3 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, grief, and anger management
Already almost 5 months with her and I genuinely feel like I was saved by her. I was in a very dark place where I could not see any hope and now I see a small dim of light and I think I can lead a happier life thanks to Brenda. She is absolutely amazing!
Written on Apr 03, 2024 after therapy with Brenda for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes
brenda is a great therapist who i feel like really respects me, has my interest at heart, and who looks after me
Written on Jan 23, 2024 after therapy with Brenda for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and coaching
Would you like to write a review for Brenda Sullivan-Rice?
Your review of Brenda Sullivan-Rice would be greatly appreciated.
We will share your review with Brenda Sullivan-Rice, and it may be posted on our website, Brenda Sullivan-Rice's profile, or used in online marketing. To protect your identity, your name will not be associated with the review. Posts may be edited to remove identifying information.
Please provide a review for Brenda Sullivan-Rice
Thank you for submitting a review
Your feedback is very important, and we'll carefully review it to continue improving the therapy experience for everyone who uses BetterHelp.
Cookie Consent
We process personally identifiable information ("PII") and personal health information to conduct our business and provide you with effective service as described in our Privacy Policy. Some data processing and sharing is required for our product to function and cannot be disabled. If you click 'I Agree', we may also share PII with third party advertising partners to deliver more relevant ads and with analytics partners to improve our services. To learn about who we share your data with and why or to opt out, go to Sharing Settings.
To write a message, first send or discard the audio message.
Write a message...Write a note...Let clients know in advance that you will be taking notes and type softly so they are not distracted during the session.
