Licensed clinical social worker recordPennsylvania
Rev. Brenda Coffin, LCSW
Pennsylvania
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Stress and Relationships
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in Pennsylvania
- LCSW, licence CW020886
- NPI
- 1730783432
- Experience
- 24 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Pennsylvania
These details come from information Brenda supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
AAbout
- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Mindfulness and ACT
About Brenda
Rev. Brenda Coffin is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Pennsylvania with 24 years of professional experience. She works with people who are coping with stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, family conflict, trauma and abuse, depression, and substance concerns.
Her approach is straightforward and person-focused. She listens, helps clarify what matters most, and suggests practical ways to manage symptoms. Sessions can include skills practice, guided reflection, and short-term problem solving depending on the issue.
Brenda draws from several evidence-based approaches, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, and mindfulness practices. That mix lets her address thinking patterns, emotional connection, and present-moment awareness in ways that fit each person's situation.
She also works with people facing parenting stress, caregiver strain, body image or eating concerns, chronic illness and pain, and issues connected to attachment, abandonment, or blended families. She notes experience with mood conditions such as bipolar disorder and disruptive mood dysregulation concerns.
Her tone in sessions is respectful and mindful of each person's history. She and a client set goals together and adjust plans based on progress. To begin, she asks people to share what they want to change and what practical steps would fit their day-to-day life.
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How her clinical approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing thoughts and choosing actions that reflect personal values. It helps with anxiety, stress, and problems that feel stuck by promoting committed action and present-moment awareness. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. It is useful for anxiety, depression, and habit-related concerns because it breaks issues into manageable skills and practice exercises. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) centers on emotional experiences and patterns in relationships. It can help people identify core emotions and change how they respond in close interactions.Finding the right approach is part of the work. She will collaborate with each person to decide which methods match their goals, preferences, and day-to-day life. The plan can be adjusted over time based on what proves most helpful.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions around work, caregiving, or health needs. It can also allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight, or choices about whether to use video or audio depending on what feels practical. Licensed professionals can use these approaches in remote sessions to focus on skills practice, reflection, and problem solving without requiring travel.
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Experience
24+ years
Listed in
Pennsylvania
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family conflict, trauma and abuse, depression, addictions, eating issues, parenting strain, and compassion fatigue among other concerns.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses a practical, person-focused style drawing on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, and mindfulness. Sessions emphasize listening, problem solving, and skills practice.
How much experience does she have?
She has 24 years of professional experience working in social work and clinical settings.
Is she licensed and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker - LCSW - licensed in Pennsylvania.
Which languages are offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
What are the available session formats?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled and how do I begin?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To start, select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers