Brenda Cloyd , LISW-CP

Brenda Cloyd is a licensed social work clinician with 20 years of experience supporting people through complex emotional challenges. As a LISW-CP - a Licensed Independent Social Worker for clinical practice - she brings seasoned judgment and compassionate care to work with depression, anxiety, trauma, and life transitions, tailoring support to each person’s situation.

She focuses on the practical issues that affect daily life, including relationship strain, self-esteem concerns, workplace dynamics, and goals for personal growth. Her style blends a client-centered, holistic perspective with evidence-informed methods so that therapy addresses both immediate coping needs and longer-term change.

Over the years she has worked with diverse populations, including veterans, young adults, and survivors of trauma, as well as people navigating major life changes. In sessions she aims to create an affirming space where clients can explore their experiences, build resilience, and discover meaningful shifts in how they live and relate to others.

Brenda emphasizes respect, empathy, and collaborative planning, offering guidance that is practical and tailored to each client’s values and goals. She supports people through mood difficulties, relationship challenges, and the quest for deeper self-understanding with steady professional care and genuine attention.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Brenda uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help clients clarify their values and take meaningful action even when difficult thoughts or feelings are present. ACT is useful for anxiety, stress, and situations where people want greater psychological flexibility.

She also draws on Client-Centered Therapy, which emphasizes empathy, active listening, and partnering with the client to understand their perspective. This approach supports self-exploration, relationship concerns, and building self-esteem by centering the client’s experience.

When helpful, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is incorporated to identify unhelpful thinking patterns and develop practical skills for mood and anxiety management. CBT provides targeted tools for changing behaviors and improving daily functioning.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Brenda works with clients to assess needs, goals, and preferences and tailors the mix of methods accordingly so therapy fits each person’s life and aims.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life changes, and access care from different locations while working with licensed professionals and therapists who adapt techniques to online formats.