Brenda Haney is a licensed clinical social worker with 27 years of experience who helps people manage addiction, relationship strain, trauma, anger, depression, and low self-esteem. She speaks plainly and offers a respectful, compassionate approach to people who are nervous about starting therapy. Brenda aims to tailor conversations and plans to each person's needs and goals.
Brenda uses a mix of practical methods in sessions. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to notice patterns of thinking and try small behavior changes. She also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people clarify values and act in ways that match what matters to them. Motivational Interviewing is part of her work when people need help finding their own reasons for change.
Her style is client-centered, which means conversations are guided by the person's concerns and pace. She focuses on concrete skills for managing anger, urges, or distress and on rebuilding confidence after trauma or loss. Sessions often involve setting simple goals and trying out new strategies between meetings.
Brenda is licensed as an LCSW and practices in Ohio. She has spent many years supporting people through difficult life transitions and stubborn habits. She encourages small, steady steps toward a more satisfying life.
To begin, expect a straightforward first talk about priorities and what to work on together. Brenda emphasizes collaboration and tailors the plan as progress is made.
How therapy approaches guide online work
Brenda uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try small behavior changes that can reduce distress or improve mood. CBT is useful for depression, anxiety, anger, and habits tied to addiction.
She also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, which focuses on identifying what matters most and taking steps toward those values even when feelings are difficult. ACT can help with low self-esteem, trauma recovery, and getting unstuck by clarifying priorities.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will listen to your goals and suggest methods that fit your situation, then adjust as needed. Clients and the therapist decide together which strategies to try and when to change course.
If you are considering online therapy, confirm the session formats offered before booking since the biography does not list specific options. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins on tough weeks, and remove travel time so more consistent work can happen. Talk with the therapist about how sessions will be scheduled and what will best fit your routine.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
AddictionsRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseAnger managementDepression
AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSelf-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaTrichotillomaniaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues