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Brenda Sullivan-Rice, LCSW

Stress, Anxiety Trauma, Abuse Depression
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About me

I am licensed in Illinois with 35 years of professional experience working with individuals of all ages. I have helped clients dealing with trauma and abuse, anxiety, depression and general mental health issues. My desire is to see you overcome your problems and thrive in life by providing you with healthy coping skills. I utilize a variety of therapeutic techniques and I will tailor our dialogue and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey.

Professional experience

35 yrs in practice
Stress, Anxiety Trauma, Abuse Depression

Additional areas of focus: Grief, Parenting issues, Self esteem, Coping with life changes, ADHD, Communication problems, Divorce and separation, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Isolation / loneliness, Post-traumatic stress, Self-love, Sexual assault and abuse

Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Existential Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy

Services offered

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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.

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