Brenda Sanders , LMSW

Brenda Sanders is a Michigan-licensed LMSW who blends practical experience with compassionate care to help individuals and families navigate difficult life challenges. She brings six years of clinical practice to her work and emphasizes outcomes that foster healing and greater overall functioning.

Her training includes an Associate Degree in Science from Wayne County Community District College, a Bachelor Degree in Family Community Services from Sienna Heights University, and a Master Degree in Social Work from Wayne State University. In addition, she is a Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor and has specialized training in gerontology. Brenda has also completed training in trauma-informed care, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing.

Over her career she has worked across a variety of treatment settings, including adult homeless programs, reentry services for returning citizens, substance abuse treatment facilities, agencies serving autistic children, and both adult and child outpatient mental health programs. She has experience working with children and adolescents - including attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, autism spectrum disorder, conduct disorder, post-traumatic stress, developmental delays, abuse and neglect, and mood disorders - and has supervised staff in youth services. Her work with adults has addressed substance use disorder, mood disorders such as depression and bipolar disorder, post-traumatic stress, personality disorders, schizophrenia spectrum conditions, and attention-related concerns.

Brenda approaches therapy with genuine empathy and a focus on practical, effective strategies. She aims to support, empower, and guide clients when they are ready to pursue change and build more resilient lives.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Brenda Sanders draws from several established methods to guide online work. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early relationships shape emotional patterns and helps clients build more secure connections and address issues like abandonment and intimacy concerns. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a respectful, nonjudgmental therapeutic relationship where the therapist follows the client’s lead to foster self-awareness and personal growth - this approach can be helpful for improving self-esteem, coping with life changes, and relationship challenges. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) offers practical tools to identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which can ease symptoms of anxiety, depression, and problems with sleep or concentration.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Brenda works with each person to assess needs, goals, and preferences, and she tailors methods so the therapy fits the individual rather than forcing a single model on everyone. Licensed professionals and therapists often combine techniques to best support the client’s progress.

Online therapy with Brenda can include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options increase flexibility for scheduling, allow continuity of care across different situations, and make it easier to access support from home or on the go while working toward meaningful change.