Brenda Wicks, LMFT
- Trauma and grief support
- Family and relationship work
- 23 years clinical experience
About Brenda Wicks
Her therapeutic style is warm, interactive, and supportive, grounded in respect, dignity, sensitivity, and compassion. She does not rely on stigmatizing labels and seeks to meet each person where they are. Her clinical work combines Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, solution-focused techniques, family-centered methods, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and humanistic principles to tailor dialogue and treatment plans to each client’s specific needs.
Brenda emphasizes collaboration, helping clients build skills to manage stress, anxiety, grief, relationship and family difficulties, addiction concerns, parenting challenges, and other life transitions. She encourages anyone considering therapy to take the first step toward change and offers guidance and empowerment throughout the therapeutic process. She is not currently accepting clients.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Brenda Wicks have?
Brenda Wicks has 23 years of experience working in a range of mental health settings with children, adolescents, adults, and older adults.
Is Brenda Wicks a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the LMFT credential, which stands for Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. Her license is listed as CA LMFT 51256.
In which languages does Brenda Wicks provide therapy?
Brenda provides therapy in English.
Where is Brenda Wicks located?
Brenda is located in California.
How can I work with Brenda Wicks as my therapist?
You can work with Brenda Wicks through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Please note that she is not currently accepting clients.
Does Brenda Wicks work with international clients?
No. Brenda does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Brenda Wicks cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending 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 about pricing and payment, 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. Note that Brenda is not currently accepting clients, so availability may be limited.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating a compassionate, nonjudgmental space where the client’s perspective guides the work; it helps people who want a collaborative relationship to explore values, identity, and personal goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, is a practical approach that examines how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors interact and teaches skills for managing anxiety, depression, and stress-related symptoms. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, combines acceptance and change strategies and offers concrete tools for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and improving interpersonal effectiveness.Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Brenda works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. She tailors interventions and pacing so therapy feels aligned with each person’s priorities.
Online therapy offers flexibility by allowing sessions by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life transitions, and access licensed professionals from home or other convenient locations, while still focusing on effective, goal-oriented work.