- Grief and loss
- Addictions help
- Anxiety and stress
About Brenda
Brenda Cloyd is a licensed social worker with 20 years of experience helping people navigate grief, addiction, anxiety, depression, and major life changes. She brings a steady, empathetic presence to conversations about stress, parenting worries, relationship strains, and caregiving challenges. Brenda uses clear language and practical steps so people can make small changes that add up.
In sessions she focuses on what matters to each person. Conversations may include coping skills for anxiety, strategies for managing substance use, ways to rebuild self-esteem, and support through bereavement. She listens for strengths and helps clients connect those strengths to daily actions.
Her approach blends several well-known methods, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and client-centered work. That means sessions can mix values-based goals, behavior-focused practice, and open, nonjudgmental listening. Therapy is tailored so it fits the client's goals and pace.
Brenda has worked with a range of people over two decades, including those who have experienced trauma, veterans, and adults facing major life transitions. She also offers support around caregiving, aging issues, and compassion fatigue for helping professionals.
Located in South Carolina, she uses plain language and an approachable style. People often come for help with sleeping or eating struggles, ADHD concerns, or to talk through relationship and intimacy-related issues. The goal is steady progress and clearer next steps.
In sessions she focuses on what matters to each person. Conversations may include coping skills for anxiety, strategies for managing substance use, ways to rebuild self-esteem, and support through bereavement. She listens for strengths and helps clients connect those strengths to daily actions.
Her approach blends several well-known methods, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and client-centered work. That means sessions can mix values-based goals, behavior-focused practice, and open, nonjudgmental listening. Therapy is tailored so it fits the client's goals and pace.
Brenda has worked with a range of people over two decades, including those who have experienced trauma, veterans, and adults facing major life transitions. She also offers support around caregiving, aging issues, and compassion fatigue for helping professionals.
Located in South Carolina, she uses plain language and an approachable style. People often come for help with sleeping or eating struggles, ADHD concerns, or to talk through relationship and intimacy-related issues. The goal is steady progress and clearer next steps.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional focus areas
Adoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesBlended family issuesCodependencyCommunication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseTraumatic brain injuryWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyGottman MethodHypnotherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems
Experience
20+ years
Credentials
South Carolina
Languages
English
How specific therapy methods translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters to them and take small steps toward those values. Online ACT sessions often focus on noticing thoughts, choosing actions that reflect values, and building practical habits to reduce avoidance. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, and uses simple exercises to shift patterns; online CBT typically includes homework between sessions to practice new skills. Client-Centered Therapy centers the conversation on the person's experience, with the therapist offering empathic listening and gentle reflection to help people find their own solutions.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Brenda will collaborate with each person to determine which methods fit their goals and comfort level. That means adapting techniques and pacing so sessions feel useful rather than overwhelming.
The practical benefits of online therapy include easier scheduling and the ability to fit sessions into a busy week. Because formats are not specified in the biography, confirm current session options before booking. Many people appreciate that online work can reduce commute time and make it simpler to attend regular check-ins, short follow-ups, or skill-practice sessions around work or caregiving commitments.
Frequently asked questions
What types of concerns does she address?
She supports people facing grief, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma, parenting stress, and caregiving strain, among other issues listed in her specialties.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is empathetic and practical, combining listening with action-oriented strategies to help people make manageable changes.
What background does she bring to sessions?
Brenda has two decades of clinical experience working with people who have faced trauma, major life transitions, and stress related to work and caregiving.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds the credential SC LISW-CP and practices from South Carolina.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English, and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
Session formats are not specified in the biography; please confirm current session options with the platform before booking.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a brief matching questionnaire, and scheduling according to the therapist's availability.