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Brenda Velez

Brenda Velez

LMHC

Florida

Goal-focused bilingual counselor

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At a glance

Credentials
LMHC
License
LMHC, Florida / MH20505
Experience
10 years
Languages
English, Spanish
Location
Florida

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    • Bilingual English Spanish
    • Motivational approach
    • Goal oriented care

    About Brenda

    Brenda Velez is a Florida-licensed mental health counselor with ten years of professional experience. She speaks English and Spanish and focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, anger, low motivation, low self-esteem, and depression. Brenda invites those who are nervous about starting therapy to take the first step and recognizes that reaching out can feel difficult.

    Brenda creates an open, nonjudgmental space where clients can talk about their thoughts and feelings. She uses practical, collaborative methods to help people make small changes that add up. Sessions are aimed at clear goals and doable strategies rather than long lectures.

    Her work draws on Motivational Interviewing to help people find their own reasons for change. She also uses Client-Centered techniques to follow each person’s concerns and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thinking patterns. Mindfulness and Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills are used when emotion regulation and present-moment focus are helpful.

    Brenda has supported people with a wide range of concerns beyond core issues like ADHD and trauma. These include caregiver stress, communication problems, immigration-related worries, midlife questions, and mood disorders. She brings practical tools and everyday language to these topics.

    Brenda practices in Florida as an LMHC. She works in both English and Spanish and does not accept international clients. If you prefer straightforward conversation and goal-focused sessions, she may be a good match.

  2. How her approaches work for online therapy

    Brenda combines Motivational Interviewing, Client-Centered Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in ways that translate well to online work. Motivational Interviewing focuses on helping people find their own reasons for change and can be useful when motivation is low. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and empathy so clients feel heard and in charge of the conversation. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at the connections between thoughts, feelings, and actions to develop practical coping steps.

    Choosing the right approach is a shared process. Brenda will discuss goals and preferences with each person and adjust techniques over time. The plan evolves as the therapist and client notice what helps most in real life.

    Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also lets people continue work with their therapist from different locations within the same region. Ask about specific session formats when you schedule to find what fits your routine.

  4. Areas of expertise

    Primary focus

    Stress, AnxietyAnger managementSelf esteemDepressionADHD

    Also works with

    Trauma and abuse

    Additional focus areas

    Aging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityCaregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationEmptinessFatherhood issuesForgivenessImmigration issuesImpulsivityLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPrejudice and discriminationSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

    Therapeutic approaches

    Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

    Experience

    10+ years

    Listed in

    Florida

    Languages

    English, Spanish

  5. Frequently asked questions

    What kinds of problems does she help with?

    She helps people with stress, anxiety, anger, self-esteem issues, depression, ADHD, and trauma and abuse, plus related concerns like caregiver stress and communication problems.

    How would you describe her therapy style?

    Her style is practical and collaborative. She listens without judgment and works with clients to set realistic steps toward their goals.

    What is her background and experience?

    She has ten years of experience working in mental health settings and has supported a broad range of concerns across those years.

    What credentials does she hold and where is she based?

    She is an LMHC licensed in Florida and practices in that state.

    Which languages are offered in sessions?

    Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.

    Can people outside the United States work with her?

    She does not accept international clients at this time.

    How are sessions billed or paid for?

    Cost varies by location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

    How do I begin working with her?

    Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session according to the therapist's availability.

  6. Online talk therapy is not emergency or medical care. Stopping or cutting down alcohol or other drugs can be unsafe without medical advice. In immediate danger? Crisis numbers

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