Licensed clinical social worker recordCalifornia
Brenda Torres-Velazquez, LCSW
California
Licensed clinical social worker - Stress and Anxiety
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in California
- LCSW, licence 100482
- NPI
- 1902274400
- Experience
- 8 years
- Languages
- English, Spanish
- Location
- California
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
- CBT methods
- Workplace issues
- Spanish and English
About Brenda
Brenda Torres-Velazquez is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) in California with eight years of professional experience. She works with people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem struggles, relationship concerns, and career difficulties. Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Brenda focuses on straightforward, practical conversations. She listens to what is happening now and what goals a person wants to reach. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques to help identify patterns of thought and behavior that make problems harder to manage.
In sessions she talks through stress management and ways to reduce anxiety symptoms step by step. For workplace or career concerns she helps clarify priorities and plan small changes that fit a busy schedule. When someone brings relationship or communication problems, she works on clearer ways to express needs and set boundaries.
She also addresses concerns around body image, caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, money problems, pregnancy and childbirth, forgiveness, isolation, and building self-love. The focus is on practical skills people can use between sessions.
Her style is direct and matter-of-fact. People can expect goal-focused conversations that break larger problems into manageable steps. If you prefer to begin with a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session, follow the site prompts to get started.
BHow sessions work
How Brenda Uses CBT Online
CBT, or Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect. It involves identifying negative thinking patterns and practicing concrete alternative thoughts and behaviors to reduce anxiety and depression symptoms. This method suits problems where daily thought habits and behaviors keep stress or low mood in place.When addressing workplace and career issues, sessions focus on planning small, measurable steps and testing what works between meetings. For relationship and communication concerns, the work centers on clearer messaging and practicing new interaction habits that can improve conversations.
Choosing the right approach is collaborative. The therapist will review your goals and preferences and adjust methods over time. You and the therapist will track progress and try different techniques until you find what fits your situation.
The practical benefit of online therapy is fitting sessions into a busy life. Confirm the exact session formats before booking, as the profile does not list them here. Online work can make it easier to schedule around jobs, childcare, or medical appointments, and it can support regular short check-ins or standard-length sessions depending on what you and the therapist agree on.
CAreas of focus
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
8+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English, Spanish
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she typically help with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, relationship concerns, and career difficulties. She also works on body image, caregiver stress, chronic illness and pain, money problems, pregnancy and childbirth, and isolation.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her approach is practical and goal-focused. She uses clear conversations and tools from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors.
How much experience does she have?
She has eight years of professional experience working with clients in clinical settings.
Is she licensed to practice in California?
Yes. She is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) in California.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Can people from other countries work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How do fees and billing work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing will appear during sign-up based on your location.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the site.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers