Brenda Sanders , LMSW

Brenda Sanders is a licensed mental health professional who combines practical experience with steady empathy to help people and families navigate difficult life challenges. With six years of clinical practice, she brings work from a variety of treatment settings into a strengths-based approach that aims to improve day-to-day functioning and emotional well-being.

She holds an Associate of Science from Wayne County Community District College, a Bachelor degree in Family Community Services from Sienna Heights University, and a Master of Social Work from Wayne State University. She also holds certification as an Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor and has a focus in gerontology. Brenda has received training in trauma-informed care, dialectical behavioral therapy, and eye movement desensitization and reprocessing. She practices as an LMSW - Licensed Master Social Worker in Michigan, license number MI LMSW 6801106592.

Her clinical background includes work in adult homeless programs, returning citizens services, substance use treatment facilities, agencies serving autistic children, and both adult and child outpatient mental health programs. Brenda has supported children and adolescents with attention differences, autism, conduct issues, trauma-related concerns, developmental delays, abuse and neglect, and mood disorders. She also works with adults facing substance use disorders, mood and bipolar conditions, personality and psychotic disorders, and life transitions.

Brenda approaches therapy as a collaborative process that asks for courage and commitment. She aims to assist, support, and empower clients when they are ready to pursue change, tailoring interventions to meet each person and family where they are.

Integrating Therapeutic Approaches with Online Care

Brenda Sanders draws from attachment-based therapy to explore how early and current relationship patterns influence emotional responses and connection. This approach helps people understand relationship dynamics and build more secure ways of relating, which can be useful for intimacy, family conflict, and attachment concerns.

She also uses Dialectical Behavior Therapy - DBT to teach practical skills for regulating intense emotions, improving interpersonal effectiveness, and managing distress. DBT is often helpful for people dealing with overwhelming feelings, impulsivity, or difficulty managing stress.

When appropriate, Brenda incorporates client-centered principles that prioritize the individual's goals, values, and lived experience. This creates a collaborative space where the therapist follows the client's lead while offering support and clinical guidance.

Choosing the best approach is part of the therapeutic process. Brenda works together with each client to identify which methods align with their needs, goals, and preferences, and adjusts the plan over time based on what proves most helpful.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for scheduling and communication style. These formats make it easier to attend sessions from home, accommodate work or caregiving commitments, and maintain continuity of care during life changes.