Brenda Sanders, LMSW
Michigan LMSW supporting meaningful change
- Anxiety and stress
- Addiction recovery support
- Family and relationships
About Brenda Sanders
Brenda Sanders is a licensed clinical social worker practicing in Michigan who brings focused, empathetic care to individuals and families navigating life challenges. With an LMSW - a Licensed Master Social Worker credential - she combines practical therapeutic skills with an emphasis on understanding each person’s history and relationships. Brenda applies a thoughtful, client-centered approach to help people manage stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, addictions, grief, and relationship or family concerns.
Over six years of clinical experience inform her work with a wide range of concerns, including mood disorders, bipolar conditions, ADHD, sleep and eating difficulties, parenting and caregiver stress, and issues related to intimacy, communication, and commitment. She also offers support for career-related stress, coping with major life changes, and compassion fatigue. Brenda’s practice includes attention to abandonment and attachment challenges as well as care for aging and geriatric concerns when relevant.
Brenda prioritizes collaboration and practical strategies, drawing on evidence-based methods to help clients build coping skills, process difficult experiences, and pursue meaningful change. She accepts new clients in Michigan and provides therapy in English, offering flexible session formats to fit different schedules and needs. When someone is ready to make a change, Brenda aims to provide steady support, clear guidance, and respectful partnership through the therapeutic process.
Over six years of clinical experience inform her work with a wide range of concerns, including mood disorders, bipolar conditions, ADHD, sleep and eating difficulties, parenting and caregiver stress, and issues related to intimacy, communication, and commitment. She also offers support for career-related stress, coping with major life changes, and compassion fatigue. Brenda’s practice includes attention to abandonment and attachment challenges as well as care for aging and geriatric concerns when relevant.
Brenda prioritizes collaboration and practical strategies, drawing on evidence-based methods to help clients build coping skills, process difficult experiences, and pursue meaningful change. She accepts new clients in Michigan and provides therapy in English, offering flexible session formats to fit different schedules and needs. When someone is ready to make a change, Brenda aims to provide steady support, clear guidance, and respectful partnership through the therapeutic process.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
Relationship issuesFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesCaregiver issues and stressCommitment issuesCommunication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disaster
Therapeutic Approach
Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Brenda Sanders have?
Brenda Sanders has 6 years of clinical experience.
Is Brenda Sanders a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds an LMSW. License details: MI LMSW 6801106592.
In which languages does Brenda Sanders provide therapy?
Brenda provides therapy in English.
Where is Brenda Sanders located?
Brenda Sanders is located in Michigan.
How can I work with Brenda Sanders as my therapist?
You can work with Brenda Sanders through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Brenda Sanders work with international clients?
Brenda Sanders does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Brenda Sanders cost?
Costs can vary based on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care with Brenda Sanders
Brenda draws from several evidence-informed approaches to tailor care to each person. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on patterns of relating and emotional connection - it helps clients understand how early relationships shape current responses and supports healing in close relationships. Client-Centered Therapy centers the client's experience, using empathy and active listening to help individuals identify their own goals and build self-directed change. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, offering practical tools to reduce anxiety, manage mood, and change unhelpful patterns.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Brenda collaborates with clients to assess needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting methods as therapy progresses so the plan fits each person’s circumstances. Licensed professionals and therapists often integrate techniques to best support lasting progress.
Online therapy with Brenda is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility and access. These options make it easier to schedule sessions around work, family, or mobility constraints, support continuity of care during life transitions, and allow clients to choose the communication style that feels most comfortable for them.