Welcome! My name is Brenda Wise and I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Pennsylvania. I also have my CAADC, Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor. I have over 29 years of experience working in various counseling settings to include: substance abuse counseling for a drug and alcohol out-patient treatment facility, faith-based counseling, and working with clients struggling with grief, marriage problems, anxiety, depression and other mental health concerns. Often times people just need someone to help them get through a difficult time in their lives, counseling provides that additional support.
In order to determine which treatment approach will best help my clients, I evaluate each client’s individual situation then utilize whichever therapeutic technique will be most successful in helping them overcome the obstacles they face. I integrate treatment theories to meet the needs of my clients. My primary focus is Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) where I help the client challenge their negative thoughts that will often times lead to negative behaviors. I will also incorporate Psychoeducation as needed to help my client understand possible coping and problem-solving skills.
I would describe my style of counseling as supportive and encouraging. My counseling sessions are centered around the client learning to recognize how to overcome the obstacles in their life and/or relationships. Often times this will include improving communication skills and learning to rebuild trust with self and others. I encourage self-care and discuss the importance of boundaries of self and others. I believe setting goals is imperative for both the individual and the overall treatment process; I believe we all need to establish short-term and long-term goals for ourselves, our relationships, and our careers.
Specialties
Stress, Anxiety, Depression, OCD
Isolation, low self-esteem
Family relationships, Marriage concerns
Coping with life changes; grief
Substance abuse/addictions
Professional experience
35 yrs in practice
Stress and anxiety Coping with addictions Relationship issues Motivation, self esteem, and confidence Depression
Additional areas of focus:Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Coping with grief and loss, Eating disorders, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Executive and professional coaching, Compassion fatigue, Concentration, memory and focus (ADHD), Abandonment, Caregiver issues and stress, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Drug and alcohol addiction, Eating and food-related issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Impulsivity, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders, Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Pregnancy and childbirth, Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling), Self-harm, Smoking / vaping cessation, Social anxiety and phobia, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
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Brenda is such a sweet and caring therapist! She has quickly become a friend to me. She I kind and understand and has a gentle approach. She's helps me so much already in the few weeks I've been having therapy sessions with her! I appreciate her more than words can say! She's a wonderful fit for my situation! She's a God-send! 💟 Highly recommend her!!!!
Written on Jun 11, 2026 after therapy with Brenda for 4 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, and adhd
Brenda is a fantastic therapist who genuinely cares. She always listens and responds in nonjudgmental ways. My mental health has greatly improved since starting therapy with Brenda, and I feel better equipped to handle everyday anxiety and stress now.
Written on Jun 04, 2026 after therapy with Brenda for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, parenting issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
Brenda is great. She is empathetic, understanding, and wise. Highly recommend her.
Written on Jun 04, 2026 after therapy with Brenda for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and coaching
Very attentive to my needs
Written on Jan 22, 2026 after therapy with Brenda for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety
Brenda is Amazing. I have never done any kind of therapy and she made me feel welcome and eased me into things. Very knowledgeable with wonderful insight and advise.
Written on Jul 17, 2025 after therapy with Brenda for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Brenda is a wonderful and caring therapist. She has been a great listener while thoughtfully advising when necessary. I would recommend her to anyone seeking a quality counselor!
Written on Jan 05, 2023 after therapy with Brenda for 1 year and 10 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and coping with life changes
Brenda is personable and professional when my first session was completed I felt empowered. I have a way to go, but I felt much better.
Written on Nov 18, 2022 after therapy with Brenda for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, and compassion fatigue
Brenda has been great. Very accommodating and insightful.
Written on Oct 06, 2022 after therapy with Brenda for 2 weeks on issues concerning self esteem, coaching, and compassion fatigue
Brenda has been awesome!!
Written on Jun 06, 2022 after therapy with Brenda for 2 months on issues concerning depression, and stress, anxiety
I have had a fantastic experience with Brenda and would strongly recommend her
Written on May 02, 2022 after therapy with Brenda for 2 months on issues concerning eating disorders
She’s amazing and gives concrete advise and steps to help you get what you really need. Couldn’t talk more highly of her!
Written on Feb 28, 2022 after therapy with Brenda for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, eating disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, and compassion fatigue
Brenda has been very helpful with chatting with me to put me on the right direction to having a clearer mind while keeping my son in a safe and healthy environment.
Written on Jan 11, 2022 after therapy with Brenda for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, coping with life changes, grief, and addictions
Brenda is thoughtful and insightful. There's something in her last name! She encourages adeptly, having a good sense of what I'm ready to take on, but where I might need a little nudge. Tremendously supportive!
Written on Nov 03, 2021 after therapy with Brenda for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd
Brenda is very knowledgeable, very caring and compassionate. Its been a big help having her help me through some tough times.
Written on Aug 16, 2021 after therapy with Brenda for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and anger management
I have been working with Brenda since summer 2020. I can not express how much she has helped me grow during these last couple months. She has taught me so much about myself while always remaining unbiased and understanding. Brenda has helped me not only navigate life in a pandemic, but also has helped me manage my anxiety and depression better. I look forward to continuing to work on myself with Brenda's help.
Written on Apr 08, 2021 after therapy with Brenda for 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, grief, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Brenda is very knowledgeable and remains unbiased. she’s been a huge help to me so far!
Written on Feb 24, 2021 after therapy with Brenda for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and adhd
Brenda is amazing! I have worked with various counselors in my life, but her approach with CBT has really helped me deal with ADHD and my eating disorder in a productive way that no one else has even come close to. Additionally, her caring and attentive manner means she is always aware of what I've talked with her about and can tie it into her approach to working with me. I don't know how she remembers it all and manages to bring it back to helping me, but she does. It has made a positive difference in my life.
Written on Feb 12, 2021 after therapy with Brenda for 9 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and eating disorders
Brenda has saved my life. I appreciate her and all she does. This Better Help program has had a positive effect on my personal life, my son is also enrolled with a different counselor. Thank you
Written on Nov 05, 2020 after therapy with Brenda for 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and compassion fatigue
Ms. Wise is very understanding, non judgmental and great at touching base even when I haven’t been in contact
Written on Jun 23, 2020 after therapy with Brenda for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, parenting issues, self esteem, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Very professional, very understanding, strongly recommend.
Written on Jun 05, 2020 after therapy with Brenda for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, grief, self esteem, anger management, and career difficulties
Within just a few weeks Brenda has made me feel comfortable and understood. The resources she provides are relevant and thoughtful, and the experience has felt very personalized. I really appreciate the different methods of communication that this platform offers, and Brenda uses them all very well.
Written on May 26, 2020 after therapy with Brenda for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, and self esteem
Brenda has been incredible shes just constantly going and thinking about ways to help me even though I know i'm not her only client. She is so caring and helpful I've already told about 4-5 people about better help just in the first week of using it.
Written on May 07, 2020 after therapy with Brenda for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, family conflicts, and adhd
Very much consistent and shows her concern and allows daily feedback for her to adjust methods that work for you.
Written on May 03, 2020 after therapy with Brenda for 4 weeks
Thanks for your guidance.
Written on Apr 18, 2020 after therapy with Brenda for 2 weeks
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