Brenda Haney

Brenda Haney is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people manage anger and related concerns. She brings 27 years of experience and a calm, respectful approach to sessions. Brenda aims to tailor conversations and plans to each person's everyday needs. She supports people who are ready to take a step toward change and stands alongside them through the process.

Brenda focuses on practical skills for problems such as addictions, relationship strain, trauma and abuse, depression, and low self-esteem. She also addresses issues like abandonment, attachment struggles, communication problems, control and dependent personality patterns, and forgiveness. Her work includes support for people dealing with hoarding, family problems, domestic violence histories, and veteran and armed forces issues.

Her clinical approaches include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Motivational Interviewing. Sessions typically involve clear goals, skill practice, and checking what is most helpful for the person in front of her.

Brenda uses straightforward language and listens for what matters most to each person. She adapts pacing and techniques based on progress and feedback. Her experience across different settings informs an adaptable way of working that keeps the client's day-to-day life in mind.

Brenda holds the credential LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker. She is licensed in Arizona and Oregon and practices from Ohio.

How therapy approaches translate to online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, focuses on helping people clarify their values and take small, meaningful actions toward the life they want. It can help with anger, depression, and longstanding patterns that cause distress. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches concrete skills to change unhelpful patterns and reactions. This approach is often useful for mood changes, anxiety, and behavior-driven problems.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work collaboratively to identify which methods feel most useful for each person. Together they will try techniques, track what helps, and adjust the plan based on what the client prefers and what fits their goals.

Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, shorten travel time, and allow steady momentum between appointments. Because the biography does not list specific session formats, confirm current options before booking so you know how sessions are held. Many people find that working with a licensed professional online supports consistent practice of skills and smoother follow-through on goals.