Ebony Brushbreaker , LCSW

Ebony Brushbreaker is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Nevada with seven years of clinical experience. As an LCSW she brings focused training in social work and clinical therapy, supporting people through challenges that include trauma, grief, low self-esteem, depression, and issues related to LGBT identity.

She works with a broad range of concerns beyond those core specialties, addressing abandonment, body image, caregiver stress, chronic illness and disability, communication difficulties, control issues, divorce and separation, forgiveness, guilt and shame, impulsivity, isolation and loneliness, questions about life purpose and midlife transitions, financial stress, and mood disorders. Her practice emphasizes practical coping skills, emotional processing, and rebuilding healthy patterns of thought and behavior.

Ebony integrates evidence-informed approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Attachment-Based methods, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Client-Centered techniques to tailor care to each person. She aims to create a collaborative, strengths-focused environment that respects each client’s background and goals. Therapy is offered in English and she is accepting new clients, including individuals located outside the United States.

Therapeutic approaches for online care

Ebony draws from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to guide online sessions in ways that fit each person’s needs. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify values and take meaningful action while learning to accept difficult thoughts and feelings - it can be helpful for anxiety, depression, and motivation struggles. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on relationships and early patterns of connection, working to repair relational wounds and improve emotional bonds that affect current behavior and intimacy. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) concentrates on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, offering practical strategies for mood disorders, self-esteem work, and coping with stress.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Ebony collaborates with clients to determine which methods align with their goals, preferences, and life context, and adjusts the plan as progress unfolds. This collaborative process helps ensure therapy is both relevant and respectful of each person’s experience.

Online therapy with licensed professionals offers flexibility and accessibility through video sessions, phone meetings, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, continue care during life transitions, and access support from different locations while working with a therapist who uses approaches suited to the client’s concerns.