Brenda Parker, LPC

Brenda Parker is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Texas who helps people facing stress, anxiety, grief, parenting challenges, anger, and ADHD. She communicates plainly and creates space for people to speak about hard feelings. Her style is steady and encouraging for someone taking initial steps toward change.

With 35 years of experience, Brenda draws on practical, evidence-informed approaches to help people manage symptoms and build workable strategies. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thinking patterns and try different responses. She also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people notice their values and take small actions that matter to them.

Brenda favors a client-centered stance that puts the person's goals first. Sessions focus on what is most pressing in the moment, whether that is grief, parenting stress, or difficulty with anger. She works to make sessions direct and easy to apply in everyday life.

She has helped people navigate family-related stressors such as blended family issues, divorce and separation, communication problems, and caregiver strain. Brenda also supports those coping with codependency, feelings of emptiness, guilt and shame, and hoarding behaviors.

Brenda offers services in English and American Sign Language for people who are hearing impaired. Her practice uses several online formats, so people can choose the way that fits their schedule and needs.

Online approaches that guide focused change

Brenda uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help people spot unhelpful thoughts and try concrete behavior changes that reduce stress and anxiety. CBT sessions are often focused on short-term goals and practical exercises that clients can use between meetings.

She also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), which helps people clarify what matters most to them and take small steps toward those values even when emotions are difficult. ACT can be useful for grief, anger, and ongoing worries that get in the way of everyday life.

Deciding which approach to use is a collaborative process. Brenda will talk with each person about their goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t worked before. Together they shape a plan that may combine elements of CBT, ACT, and client-centered work so sessions feel relevant and manageable.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These formats let people choose shorter check-ins, longer conversations, or written exchanges that fit a busy schedule. They also make it easier to keep therapy consistent across work, school, or caregiving responsibilities.