About Brenda
Brenda Amundson helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, addiction, depression, grief, relationship and family conflict, and issues around intimacy and parenting. She has 33 years of clinical experience and practices in Massachusetts as an LMHC. Brenda keeps sessions straightforward and calm.
She creates a space where people can talk about hard things without feeling judged. She encourages small steps and practical coping strategies that fit into daily life.
How Brenda works
Over three decades of work have covered a wide range of concerns. That includes anger, self-esteem, career changes, bipolar mood concerns, and the challenge of major life transitions. She also addresses topics such as hoarding, first responder stress, HIV and AIDS related issues, and hospice and end-of-life counseling.
Her approach is conversational and results-focused. Brenda listens for what matters most to each person and tailors sessions to their goals. She explains ideas in plain language and helps people try techniques between meetings.
People who choose Brenda can expect steady guidance and practical tools. She supports coping skills, problem-solving, and planning for next steps. The aim is to help people feel more capable managing day-to-day pressures and relationships.
What Brenda works with
The areas below are the ones Brenda selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
Also listed
- Anger management
- Bipolar disorder
- Career difficulties
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Family conflicts
- First responder issues
- Grief
- HIV / AIDS
- Hoarding
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Self esteem
Training and background
| Register | LMHC |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 33 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | Massachusetts |
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Online support options
Therapeutic approaches and online care that fit your life
Brenda uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques focused on practical change. One common approach involves skills-based work to manage anxiety and stress by building routines, breathing and grounding techniques, and simple behavioral steps that reduce daily overwhelm. This helps people who feel stuck by giving clear, repeatable tools to try between sessions.Another useful approach centers on coping with loss, grief, and major life changes through guided conversation and structured processing. That method helps people name difficult feelings, find meaning, and identify next steps for daily functioning and relationships.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Brenda will talk with each person about goals and preferences, then recommend techniques that match those needs. She adjusts plans over time so approaches stay relevant and realistic for each person's life.
Online sessions make this flexible. Video calls let people use visual cues and stay connected when travel is hard. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or for a quick check-in. Live chat and text-based messaging are useful for shorter reflections, daily coping prompts, or when writing feels easier than talking. These options help fit therapy into busy schedules and different routines.
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