Dr. Bridges is an amazing therapist. I feel seen and heard during every interaction and she has helped me so much in dealing with my trauma and mental health struggles. She both kind and compassionate and I have learned so much from her. I highly recommend Dr. Bridges!
Dr. Brenda Bridges, LMFT
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.
- 4.7 stars
- Clients are very satisfied with Brenda. View 61 reviews
- Speaks English and Spanish
- Offers Telehealth visits
- Licensed in California and Texas
Recent reviews
Dr. Bridges is the best. I am just so grateful for her.
More about Brenda
- 12 years' experience
- Female
- LMFT
Dr. Brenda Bridges has spent her life using her own personal and career experiences to help individuals overcome challenges and stressors. Dr. Bridges has vast experience in PTSD, Military Culture, and treating Mental Illnesses. Dr. Bridges is able to genuinely provide support and hope, especially when their life seem to be more than they can handle.
As the Marines veteran, she knows how post-traumatic stress can affect every facet of one’s life as well as the lives of their loved ones. While her focus is on veteran care, she also provides services for children, teenagers, adults , couples and families who are dealing with traumatic situations of their own. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting problems, career challenges. I also helped many people who have experienced physical trauma or emotional abuse.
My counseling style is warm and interactive. I believe in treating anyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and I don't believe in stigmatizing labels. My approach combines cognitive-behavioral, humanistic, psychodynamic and rational-emotive counseling. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. Dr. Bridges has experience in many modalities and is trained in EMDR.
Dr. Bridges knows there is no single approach that works for everyone, so she continues to educate herself on emerging therapies and psychological trends to provide the most comprehensive program that works for each of her client’s individual needs.
Dr. Bridges received her education at Argosy University, earning her Doctorates in Counseling Psychology. Dr. Bridges earned her Masters with Brandman University Clinical Psychology with emphasis in Marriage & Family Therapy. She also holds a Bachelor’s in Social Psychology from Park University.
Specialties
Treatment Approaches
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Existential Therapy
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
- Internal Family Systems
Licenses
Dr. Brenda Bridges's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1033454343.
- LMFT · California · 111243 · Renews January 2027
- LMFT · Texas · 203706 · Renews October 2027
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, sometimes called teletherapy, refers to talk therapy delivered remotely through digital platforms, such as video calls, phone calls, or chat. It can be a great option for people who face barriers to traditional face-to-face therapy, such as those living in remote areas, individuals with mobility issues, or people with busy schedules that make it difficult to attend in-person sessions.
Teletherapy also offers greater convenience and flexibility, allowing clients to access care from the comfort of their homes. Research shows that the treatment outcomes with online counseling are often just as effective as with traditional therapy, providing a viable alternative for individuals seeking mental health support.
Reviews for Dr. Brenda Bridges
All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.
Overall rating:
Dr. Bridges is an amazing therapist. I feel seen and heard during every interaction and she has helped me so much in dealing with my trauma and mental health struggles. She both kind and compassionate and I have learned so much from her. I highly recommend Dr. Bridges!
Dr. Bridges is the best. I am just so grateful for her.
She is truly amazing and good at what she does, highly recommend her to help you
She’s amazing.
I love Brenda she has been so helpful with my healing. I don’t feel judge I am able to be very open with her. And gives me advice on certain emotions. Thank you Brenda for always being a wonderful therapist ❤️
Dr. Bridges is very kind and listens to everything I have to say. She’s very attentive and provides great feedback. I have noticed great improvement on my end thanks to her continued support. Thank you!
Dr. Bridges has been great to work with. She listens in a kind, empathetic manner. I feel like she really listens to what I share and understands my concerns. Dr. Bridges is also good at asking the right questions to help me put things in perspective or focus on what’s important. She’s very positive and encouraging to her patients. I feel supported during our sessions and like I can open up about some very traumatic experiences. Her specialized experience with PTSD, panic disorder, and trauma make our sessions much more helpful.
She is absolutely amazing. It took a couple of therapists to find the one that best fit me and I am so happy that I have found her. She’s flexible and finds time to connect. She is thoughtful and kind. I highly recommend!
Dr. Bridges is so great! I took a break from therapy and came back and it was like I hadn’t stopped going. We just picked right back up.
Highly recommend Dr Bridges! Passionate and deeply understanding approach towards maintaining my mental health.
Dr. Bridges is incredible and honest. She is very knowledgeable and a great listener.
She’s very good
Dr. Brenda is amazing. She is very caring and gentle. It's easy for me to open up to her. Her support and guidance have helped me so much.
She's amazing !
Thank you Brenda for listening, wonderful person!
Im very happy
Listens and responds to all my questions and needs.
She is amazing and will go out of her way to help you when needed. I’m glad she is my therapist.
Dr. Bridges has been an amazing listener, she allows me to self diagnose and to dive deeper in my overwhelming thoughts. She does not push any idea that would otherwise be disturbing. She is very knowledgeable in what she does and her personality is absolutely lovely. She is incredible!
Dr. Bridges is hands down the single most supportive and helpful therapist I have ever had. She has taken the time to get to know me and my unique struggles, and I can genuinely say she is my biggest cheerleader. She has helped (and continues to help) me with everything from building self confidence, to navigating difficult life circumstances, to practicing gratitude, processing trauma, and more. I can truly say that she has helped me discover myself and become the person that I am today. I look forward to continuing with her as my therapist, and would highly recommend her to anyone considering a session with her.
I've been working with Brenda for the past year. I've worked with other therapists in a traditional in-office setting, as well as through betterhelp, and nobody has helped me with my personal growth as much as Brenda. She has provided me with tools that have empowered me to make changes in my life that I've been unwilling to face for a long time. She really does listen and understand the need of each of her patients and you can see that she is committed to your personal growth and success. She has flexible hours for live sessions which makes scheduling sessions with her a breeze. She's also very responsive and helpful through the chat!
Dr. Bridges meets you where you are. She teaches self care (your on going relationship with yourself), in addition to respecting, creating, and nurturing healthy relationships with others. She gives me a non-overwhelming, guilt free, and moving forward thought process of an environment but also provides a balanced approach of growth and accountability which is so refreshing and leaves me in a positive and productive frame of mind in each and every session. She is, seriously, the whole package and I am so grateful for her!
Dr Bridges is the sweetest! She really knows what she’s talking about and if you’re hesitant to talking about yourself or a bit on the quiet side she’s great at keeping the convo going and learning about your concerns and situations. I’d really recommend her to anyone! Feels like talking to a supportive friend I appreciate her so much
Brenda is an amazing therapist with a wide variety of experience and knowledge. Brenda listens thoughtfully, allows and encourages me to explore my thinking without interjecting her own, and is never judge mental of the things I share with her. I have grown closer to those around me with the support of Dr. Bridges. I have also been able to find a new confidence and access a more solid sense of self-love. My confidence and ability to communicate with others has improved. I’m grateful for my time with Brenda and to have been paired with someone as intelligent and supportive as her.
Dr. Bridges makes me feel super comfortable in our sessions and asks me all the right questions. In our first session I was surprised with how much I was able to explore within just a 30-minute session. She’s supportive and attentive and I’m excited to continue working with her.
I love working w her. Her voice of tone give me peace, and her advices give me guidance during my difficult time
I am grateful for Dr. Bridges. She is very easy to talk with and offers excellent insights. She has helped me tremendously through a very difficult time in my life.
She’s amazing
Dr. Bridges is amazing! I can't go through any other doctor because she set the bar really high!
I would say that Dr. Bridges has a flexible and compassionate approach. They have a way of initiating a healing that totally transforms. Thank you Dr. Bridges .
She is a great therapist, listener and always there to help you.
Doc is pretty amazing. I appreciate her so much and have recommended BetterHelp and Doc to a few friends.
Dr. Bridges is AMAZING
Dr. Bridges is kind and offers great advice. Each session helpful and I feel like I can handle any problem after talking to Dr. Bridges.
Dr. Bridges is extremely encouraging and helps me to pursue my goals. I love her positivity and she has helped me to prioritize and learn how to take care of myself.
I've talked to people about betterhelp.com... 15min ago I recommended the site... I can be myself for the first time without feeling like I'm going to crawl out of my skin because of betterhelp.com and Dr. BB... she has helped me in 6 months that a lifetime of learning and attempting to understand and accept people could not... my life is better because of Dr. BB
I have only had a session with Dr. Bridges but she made me feel as if I was in safe place. I am excited to see where this journey will take me.
Dr. Bridges is a great therapist and I always feel better after every session. I would highly recommend her.
She is a good listener and provides good feedback.
Dr. Bridges is a highly attentive and compassionate person who can sense what the patient may be dealing with at the time.
Great counselor, listens and she is very supportive and understanding.
It has been a pleasure to speak to Dr. Bridges for the last nine months. She has helped me gain so much perspective as I navigate various situations in my life with family, friends, relationships, work, and my overall well-being. Our sessions have been very valuable to me.
Best Therepist ever !!!
I think I already wrote a review but I’ll write another one! I love my therapist so much! She has been such a life saver for me over these past few months. I can’t imagine who I’d be had I not found her and this app. I highly recommend her. She’s become somewhat of a really good friend that I look forward to talking to every week.
Dr. Bridges is wonderful!!
Dr. Bridges really takes the time to listen to and offers concrete and sound advice and also plans of action in order to help and solve the issues and problems that I am going through. She applauds my successes and also holds me accountable in times where I am not achieving things to the best of my ability. Through working with her I have been able to face my problems head on and come up with tangible actions that eventually see results
I’ve been very happy with Dr. Bridges. She’s so positive but she lets me feel everything I need to. With past counselors I felt they never really listened or gave advice that would help but from the start Dr. Bridges has given me the tools to heal from past trauma. I’ve gained self awareness of my emotions and what they mean. She’s helping me unlock parts of my past that are currently affecting me and helping me resolve the things I never had the chance to at the time. Wonderful therapist that I look forward to seeing weekly in the video option. I feel like I’m finally speaking to a true professional who has lots of experience in what I’m dealing with.
Dr. Bridges is kind, patient, and still maintains open and honest communication. I can expect support and guidance from Dr. Bridges as well as encouragement and thoughtful insight on how to process a wide variation of difficult situations—from relationships to traumatic experiences to self-confidence. I recommend Dr. Bridges.
Dr Bridges helps me with actionable things I can do to get to a better mental state.
Dr. Bridges is an amazing counselor! She listens to what I have to say and how I feel. She is able to give me advice and tips that I would not have thought about myself. She provides a supportive and friendly third-party view to everything I am going through. If you are looking for a smart and understanding counselor, she is it!
Dr. Bridges has expertise in reading and reviewing your journal, notes and meetings and understanding underlying issues that don’t seem apparent but guides you explore your own self and thoughts so you can learn and explore more about your feelings and your emotions. Couple and family counseling regarding relationships seems to be her expertise and I’m made to feel trust, and confidence in her abilities with understanding me and issues.
I really enjoy working with Dr. Bridges. She is kind, supportive and encouraging. She always guides me to being a better person while still acknowledging the work I've already done.
I’ve tried countless forms of therapy, this one definitely got it right.
Dr. Bridges makes me feel heard and gives a kind, warm environment for myself when talking about my anxiety. I feel a huge relief after each session and that honestly makes my day. She’s a wonderful counselor. She in courages me to be myself.
I am so glad I found her. She is a perfect match for me and has been so supportive. I am eternally grateful.
Dr. Bridges is very kind and listens well. She also knows the right questions to ask in order to help you make progress.
Dr. Bridges has been an excellent counselor thus far. She's attentive, practical as well as encouraging. Her advice is compassionate but also very applicable.
Brenda is great!
Dr. Bridges is amazing, she’s super responsive and I’m so happy to have her as a therapist.
Dr. Bridges is an excellent therapist. She listens, cares & is highly qualified! She is responsive to messaging. I would highly recommend her!
She’s very professional and understanding. She has help me overcome my issues one step at a time. I’m very pleased.
Frequently asked questions
Does Dr. Brenda Bridges offer telehealth visits?
Yes. Dr. Brenda Bridges 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 Dr. Brenda Bridges speak?
Dr. Brenda Bridges speaks English and Spanish.
How many years of experience does Dr. Brenda Bridges have?
Dr. Brenda Bridges has 12 years of experience.
Where is Dr. Brenda Bridges licensed to practice?
Dr. Brenda Bridges is licensed to practice in California and Texas.
Does Dr. Brenda Bridges accept clients outside of the United States?
No, Dr. Brenda Bridges does not accept 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 Dr. Brenda Bridges offer?
Dr. Brenda Bridges offers clients Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Existential Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy, and Internal Family Systems.
How can I communicate with Dr. Brenda Bridges?
Dr. Brenda Bridges 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 Dr. Brenda Bridges?
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