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Brenda Wilson, LMHC

  • Experience20 years
  • LocationWashington
  • Focus areasADHD, Addictions, and Bipolar
  • LanguagesEnglish
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About Brenda

Brenda Wilson is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in Washington with two decades of experience supporting people through complex emotional and life challenges.

Background and approach

She has worked across inpatient and outpatient settings and has focused much of her work on mood and behavioral concerns such as bipolar disorder, depression, anxiety, and addictions. Her background also encompasses grief, trauma and abuse, compassion fatigue, relationship and intimacy issues, and a broad range of life transitions and stressors.

Her approach emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion while shaping treatment around each person’s particular needs and goals. Brenda combines practical strategies with collaborative problem-solving to address concerns like ADHD, sleep and eating difficulties, parenting and family stress, and career or self-esteem struggles.

She frames therapy as a step toward greater resilience and well-being, supporting clients as they explore change, cope with chronic conditions, or rebuild after loss. Prospective clients in Washington can expect tailored care that aims to empower them through thoughtful dialogue and individualized planning.

Evidence-Based Approaches and Flexible Online Care

Brenda employs evidence-based therapeutic techniques that emphasize practical skills and collaborative problem-solving. One common approach she uses focuses on structured interventions to help manage mood symptoms and addictive behaviors by identifying patterns, building coping strategies, and setting achievable goals. Another frequently used strategy centers on trauma-informed care that attends to the ways past stress or abuse can shape current emotions, relationships, and daily functioning while teaching grounding and regulation skills.

Finding the right mix of techniques is part of the therapeutic process, and she works together with clients to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. This collaborative stance means approaches are adjusted over time as progress and priorities evolve, so clients help shape the plan from the start.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for different lifestyles and comfort levels. These options make it easier to fit regular sessions into busy schedules, maintain continuity through life changes, and access care from home or another convenient location while working with a licensed professional.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?
Brenda works with a wide range of issues including addictions, bipolar disorder, depression, anxiety, ADHD, trauma and abuse, grief, relationship and intimacy concerns, and stress-related problems.
What is the general therapeutic style or approach?
Her style is respectful, sensitive, and compassionate, with a focus on tailoring dialog and treatment plans to each person’s unique needs and goals.
How much clinical experience does this counselor have?
The therapist brings 20 years of professional experience across inpatient and outpatient settings working with mood, behavioral, and addiction-related issues.
What credentials and location are listed for this clinician?
She holds the credential LMHC with license details WA LMHC LH00005933 and practices in Washington.
Are sessions available in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and the therapist is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats are offered for online work?
Available formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.
How does pricing and payment work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions operate through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working together?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

AddictionsBipolar disorderDepressionCompassion fatigueADHD

Also works with

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCoaching

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAttachment issuesBlended family issuesChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesControl issuesDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Domestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily problemsFertility issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Experience

20+ years

Licensed

Washington

Languages

English

What Brenda can help with

Brenda Wilson works with clients on addictions, bipolar disorder, depression, compassion fatigue, and ADHD.

Brenda works with clients coping with addictions, bipolar disorder, depression, and anxiety.

Experience and training

Brenda is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor practicing in Washington, with 20 years of clinical experience.