Brenda Haney

Brenda Haney is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people facing trauma, addiction, relationship strain, low self-esteem, depression, and anger. She speaks plainly and focuses on practical steps clients can use right away. She aims to meet people where they are and treat them with respect and compassion.

Brenda uses a mix of approaches to fit each person's needs rather than one fixed method. She listens first, then tailors conversations and a treatment plan to the concerns brought into the room. That might mean building coping skills for anger, addressing patterns that keep a relationship stuck, or working through the effects of past trauma.

With 27 years of experience, she brings long practice helping people with addictions, domestic violence impacts, attachment and abandonment issues, and related problems such as guilt and shame. She also supports people dealing with hoarding, control and dependent personality patterns, and challenges that come with aging.

Brenda combines Trauma-Focused Therapy with strategies from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and client-centered work. Sessions emphasize clear goals, skill practice, and honest conversation about progress and setbacks.

She is licensed as an LCSW in Arizona and Oregon and practices in Ohio. People who would like to begin can expect a respectful, steady approach and a plan that changes as their needs do.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online work

Trauma-Focused Therapy focuses on helping people process and reduce the hold of painful memories and reactions. It involves carefully paced conversations and skills to manage distress so memories feel less overwhelming.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, teaches people to notice difficult thoughts and feelings while choosing actions that match their values. It often helps with motivation, anxiety, and persistent low mood by shifting what people do even when feelings are hard.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work collaboratively to figure out which methods fit a person's needs, goals, and preferences, and will adjust plans as progress is reviewed.

If you are considering online sessions, confirm the current session options before booking since formats are not listed here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into busy days, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when schedules demand them. It also lets people use approaches like skill practice, behavioral experiments, and guided discussion from wherever they are, which can speed up applying new skills between sessions.