Brenda has been helping clients meet their counseling goals for over twenty years. She earned a M.Ed. in Counseling from the University of North Texas and a B.S. from Dallas Baptist University.  Her PhD was awarded in Counselor Education and Supervision from Texas A & M, Commerce.  Her dissertation study examined “The Efficacy of Online EMDR-Informed Therapy for Clients With PTSD Symptoms.”

Brenda is licensed by the State of Texas to practice as a Licensed Professional Counselor (L.P.C.) and is a member of  the Christian Counselors of Texas. She is also an Approved LPC Supervisor and certified in Basic Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM).  She was an adjunct professor of psychology at Dallas Baptist University for 21 years and recently became a licensed minister with the Assemblies of God. Brenda has a heart for those dealing with grief/loss, sexual abuse, depression, or sexual addiction. 

Brenda’s clinical focus is trauma-related recovery and most of her clients are those seeking healing through EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing) therapy.  Brenda is trained in the use of EMDR and has worked with clients who have experienced domestic violence, motor vehicle accidents, sexual traumas or assaults.  Anyone who wants to know more about EMDR can visit www.emdria.org or call for more information.