Hi! My name is Brenna McColm. I’m a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I earned my Masters of Science in Counseling: Marriage, Family, and Child Therapy from the University of Phoenix. Additionally, I hold a second Master’s degree in Psychology also from University of Phoenix. I have experience helping people who are facing many different challenges. I work with individuals, couples, families, adolescents, and children who may be dealing with stress, grief, physical illness, chronic pain, depression, anxiety, behavioral issues, self-esteem issues, abuse, addictions, communication difficulties, relationship issues, or divorce among other issues. I have worked in a variety of settings including hospice, Crisis Centers, outpatient clinics, recovery centers and currently for the psychiatric emergency response team.
My treatment approach aims to help individuals develop coping skills, provide emotional support, encouragement, and feedback to help individuals address changes, challenges, and issues they are facing. Change and challenges are a part of life; however, sometimes, we need a little help getting through issues we are experiencing. I frequently draw from motivational interviewing, cognitive behavioral therapy, solution focused therapy and dialectical behavioral therapy to help clients set goals and overcome their challenges. I use a variety of methods and techniques to provide a personalized approach; using what is most helpful for each individual given the challenges he or she is facing. Through understanding and compassion I help individuals resolve a wide variety of concerns, crisis, psychological issues, and personal changes. Together, we will work to find techniques and solutions that will be the most beneficial to you.
Additional areas of focus: Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Adoption and Foster Care, Blended Family Issues, Body image, Cancer, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic pain illness and disability, Co-morbidity, Communication problems, Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD), Divorce and separation, Domestic Violence, Drug and Alcohol Addiction, Family Problems, Fertility Issues, First Responder Issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Hospice and End of Life Counseling, Impulsivity, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Military and Veterans Issues, Mood disorders , Narcissism, Post-traumatic stress, Self-Harm, Self-love, Sex Addiction, Sexual Assault and Abuse, Sexual Dysfunction, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
CA LMFT 106470
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Brenna is very prompt and professional in every aspect. We have very productive sessions that I look forward to weekly. I trust her completely.
Written on Apr 21, 2021 after therapy with Brenna for 9 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, parenting issues, and coping with life changes
She validates my feelings and expressed concerns and is supportive.
Written on Dec 08, 2020 after therapy with Brenna for 4 months on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, and self esteem
Brenna has been very helpful to work with. She takes the time to listen and always offers practical coping skills for dealing with stressful situations. Even though we've only had two sessions she has helped me with getting back to work and coping with my anxiety around that.
Written on Jul 02, 2020 after therapy with Brenna for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, grief, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and anger management