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Brenda Cloyd, LISW-CP

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

Brenda is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

4.5 stars
Clients are very satisfied with Brenda. View 33 reviews
Great news, Brenda is accepting new clients!
She is normally fully-booked.
Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in South Carolina

Recent reviews

The best potentially in the industry

Jun 2024

I am very grateful to have Brenda as a therapist. She is kind, thoughtful, supportive, and empathetic. I’ve had difficult moments and could not have seen myself through them had it not been for her support. She is knowledgeable and experienced and has given me several tools to guide my wellbeing and healing.

May 2024

More about Brenda

  • 20 years' experience
  • Female
  • LISW-CP

I am a Licensed Clinical Social worker with over 25 years of helping clients heal and overcome personal challenges .

I am experienced in working with individuals, families and groups in a variety of settings including community mental health, private practice, trauma intervention and counseling, family preservation/parenting skills training, family law/mediation/divorce, and addiction treatment and coaching.

I am available to work with you around issues of grief, depression, anxiety, self-esteem, women's issues, relationship conflict, LGBT issues, family conflict/domestic violence, trauma/post-traumatic stress disorder, and substance abuse. My experience includes working with parents in navigating challenges of setting boundaries and developing positive discipline methods with children and teenagers, with a primary focus on healthy family systems.

My treatment modalities include: Cognitive Behavioral, Client-Centered Therapy, Family Systems, Emotionally Focused Therapy, Mindfulness-Based Therapy, Gottman-Relationship Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, 12-Step Recovery and Somatic Therapies to incorporate mind, body, and spirit into therapeutic healing.

If you choose to work with me, my counseling approach is non-judgmental, and empathetic. I see my role as a guide, a mentor to assist you on your journey to identify what you need in order to heal. My initial commitment to you is providing a safe environment for you as we work together to identify your therapy needs and identify your treatment goals. I believe every person has the ability to find their way to move forward and live a more purposeful, satisfying life.

I look forward to working with you!

Specialties

Stress Anxiety Addictions Trauma and abuse Parenting issues Depression LGBT Relationship issues Family conflicts Grief Intimacy-related issues Eating disorders Sleeping disorders Self esteem Career difficulties Bipolar disorder Coping with life changes Coaching Compassion fatigue ADHD Adoption and Foster Care Aging and Geriatric Issues Blended Family Issues Codependency Communication problems Coping with Natural or Human-Caused Disaster Dissociation Divorce and separation Domestic Violence Drug and Alcohol Addiction Eating and Food-Related Issues Family of Origin Issues Family Problems First Responder Issues Forgiveness Guilt and shame HIV / AIDS Hospice and End of Life Counseling Infidelity Isolation / loneliness Life purpose Midlife crisis Military and Veterans Issues Money and financial issues Mood disorders Narcissism Obsessions Compulsions and OCD Postpartum Depression Post-traumatic stress Prejudice and Discrimination Process addiction (porn exercise gambling) Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) Self-love Sex Addiction Sexual Assault and Abuse Traumatic Brain Injury Women's issues Workplace issues Young Adult Issues

Treatment Approaches

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Client-Centered Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
  • Existential Therapy
  • Hypnotherapy
  • Mindfulness Therapy
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Solution-Focused Therapy
  • Somatic Therapy
  • Trauma-Focused Therapy

Licenses

Brenda Cloyd's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1942952049.

  • LISW-CP · South Carolina · 4723 · Expires December 2024

About online counseling

Affordable.
Pay a low flat fee.
Convenient.
Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
Available now.
There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.

Online counseling allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.

Reviews for Brenda Cloyd

All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.

Overall rating:

4.5

33 reviews

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The best potentially in the industry

Jun 2024

I am very grateful to have Brenda as a therapist. She is kind, thoughtful, supportive, and empathetic. I’ve had difficult moments and could not have seen myself through them had it not been for her support. She is knowledgeable and experienced and has given me several tools to guide my wellbeing and healing.

May 2024

Brenda is a very calm and considerate voice. She offers a variety of ways to assist yourself in healing with any traumatic past experiences.

May 2024

Brenda is awesome. She is very caring and listens well. She gives great advice and guidance. I have seen improvement in my anxiety in a short amount of time thanks to Brenda! Highly recommend her.

Feb 2024

Brenda has been instrumental in helping me grow and heal this year. She is always kind and empathetic listening to my concerns and worries and has allowed a safe space for me to work through my thinking and emotions or feelings. She provides a welcoming space for us to talk and is always willing to provide constructive feedback or strategies as needed. I wouldn’t have made it through many difficult moments without her support this past year.

Dec 2023

Brenda has been helpful thus far; largely just listening to my issues in a nonjudgmental way and offering insights or asking question. I have appreciated the outlet.

Nov 2023

For the past 6 months Brenda has been supporting me in navigating life transitions. Each therapy session is focused on my current needs and at the end I feeling like a had a break through. If I ever need professional support, Brenda will be at the top of my list.

Oct 2023

Brenda is a gem!!! She is wonderful, kind and compassionate. She listens and validates my feelings and all her advice is absolutely thoughtful and extremely helpful . I feel 100 lbs lighter after each of our sessions!! She is a pro!! THANK YOU, Brenda!!!

Mar 2023

Very professional

Apr 2023

She is awesome

Feb 2023

Great support

Feb 2023

Brenda is such a pleasure to work with! She makes me feel understood and appreciated and she offers great ways to deal with the issues we discuss.

Jan 2023

Amazing therapist! I have met with so many therapists in my life, and no one has exceeded my expectations like Brenda. She is compassionate, understanding, and incredibly helpful. I am grateful that I had the opportunity talk with her!

Dec 2022

It's hard to find a good therapist but I felt immediately at ease with Brenda. She's a very good listener but also offers very helpful insights

Dec 2022

Brenda always seems to understand what I'm going through and provides such helpful guidance.

Nov 2022

Gives good life tips

Nov 2022

Brenda is the best.

Oct 2022

Brenda is very caring compassionate and knowledgeable. I have been able to open up like I never have before!

Sep 2022

My therapist is amazing

Sep 2022

I appreciate that Brenda has been extremely supportive of me since our initial meeting. She had a book recommendation that I obtained the book immediately. It has been a great supplement to our counseling sessions. I am happy that we are paired together. She is great. :)

K.I.·Jul 2022

Brenda has been very helpful to me. I’d recommend her to anyone. She’s a very intelligent and compassionate therapist.

J.E.·Jun 2022

She's a wonderful person and great therapist. She's helped me a lot in just one session. She's taught me a few methods to combat my anxiety and supplied me with CBT worksheets. I recommend her.

A.L.·Jun 2022

She really listens and is very empathetic

V.A.·Jun 2022

Great therapist. Really helped me overcome my anxiety. I'd recommend Brenda to a friend. Thankyou Brenda :)

R.O.·Jun 2022

Oh, Brenda has been wonderful and answers all my questions - her experience is super valuable

G.L.·Jun 2022

One of a kind amazing therapist

C.H.·Jun 2022

So far, my meetings with Brenda have been very helpful. She listens, offers guidance & suggestions & never makes me feel like my thoughts/feelings are invalid.

S.A.·May 2022

Brenda is top knotch. Super supportive and a true pleasure to speak with.

B.A.·May 2022

She’s a wonderful woman who’s helped me a ton during the few meetings we’ve had.

D.U.·Apr 2022

Ms. Brenda has been an absolute blessing in my life. She completely understands my needs, gives techniques and things to work on and think on for the upcoming week. She is compassionate, caring and realistic. I highly recommend.

J.E.·Apr 2022

In a very short time, Brenda has facilitated a return to hopefulness for me. She is kind, caring, and gentle in her approach. She is the right therapist at the right time for me. As I address long term trauma, and short term goals to resume post-pandemic life, her guidance and confidence building is essential.

M.E.·Mar 2022

She is great!

S.A.·Mar 2022

She listen, help and respect the patient. I don't know how to complement someone who reach and help. All I can say she is THE BEST

F.A.·Feb 2022

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Frequently asked questions

Does Brenda Cloyd offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Brenda Cloyd works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.

What language(s) does Brenda Cloyd speak?

Brenda Cloyd speaks English.

How many years of experience does Brenda Cloyd have?

Brenda Cloyd has 20 years of experience.

Where is Brenda Cloyd licensed to practice?

Brenda Cloyd is licensed to practice in South Carolina.

Does Brenda Cloyd accept clients outside of the United States?

Yes, Brenda Cloyd accepts clients outside of the United States.

Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?

Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."

What treatment approaches does Brenda Cloyd offer?

Brenda Cloyd offers clients Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Existential Therapy, Hypnotherapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, Somatic Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.

How can I communicate with Brenda Cloyd?

Brenda Cloyd can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.

How do I get started with Brenda Cloyd?

Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.

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Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.