Licensed clinical social worker recordCalifornia
Brent Hale, LCSW
California
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Stress and Relationships
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in California
- LCSW, licence 17256
- NPI
- 1588752638
- Experience
- 33 years
- Languages
- English, Spanish
- Location
- California
These details come from information Brent 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 techniques
- Mindfulness practice
- Motivational interviewing
About Brent
Brent Hale is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in California with 33 years of professional experience. He works with people facing stress, anxiety, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, depression, and coping with life changes. He also focuses on communication problems, forgiveness, guilt and shame, isolation and loneliness, life purpose, self-love, and social anxiety and phobia.
He uses a straightforward approach in sessions. Conversations are direct and aimed at practical change. Sessions cover immediate concerns and patterns that keep problems repeating. Brent listens, asks clear questions, and suggests skills clients can try between meetings.
Brent draws on client-centered work to keep sessions grounded in the person’s priorities. He also uses cognitive behavioral techniques to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. Dialectical behavior strategies and mindfulness practices are available for emotional regulation and coping when feelings run high.
He uses motivational interviewing to help people clarify goals and find reasons to keep working toward them. That can be useful when someone feels stuck or unsure how to proceed. Sessions often combine talking, skill practice, and simple exercises to apply in daily life.
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish. Brent practices in California and brings three decades of experience to common life stresses. To start, readers should confirm current session formats and scheduling options before booking.
BHow sessions work
How Brent Uses Practical Approaches in Online Sessions
Brent commonly draws on cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy in his work. Cognitive behavioral therapy focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which can reduce anxiety and depression symptoms. Dialectical behavior therapy emphasizes skills for managing intense emotions and improving interpersonal effectiveness, which helps when stress or relationship conflict feels overwhelming.He also integrates client-centered elements to keep the conversation focused on the client's priorities, and motivational interviewing to clarify goals and strengthen commitment to change. Choosing an approach is collaborative; Brent will work with clients to try methods and adjust based on what helps most for their goals and lifestyle.
Confirm current session options before booking so you know which formats are offered. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions around work, family, and health demands. It can allow shorter check-ins, avoid travel time, and reduce the need to rearrange a full day to attend. Ask about session length and how to manage practice exercises between meetings when you schedule your first appointment.
CAreas of focus
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
33+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English, Spanish
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, depression, and coping with life changes, plus related topics like communication problems and guilt.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He uses a direct, practical style focused on conversation, skill practice, and real-life steps clients can use between sessions.
How much experience does he have?
He has 33 years of professional experience working in clinical social work and related settings.
Is he licensed and where?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a California LCSW license and practices in California.
Does he offer sessions in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Can international clients work with him?
He is not currently accepting international clients.
How are sessions scheduled and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time; check the platform details for exact pricing in your area.
What are the first steps to begin?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to get started.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers