- Family of origin issues
- Parenting support
- Compassion fatigue
About Brenda
Brenda Palacios is a California Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with 15 years of experience. She works with adults who are dealing with family conflict, trauma and abuse, parenting challenges, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue. Sessions are offered in English and Spanish and are designed for practical problem-solving.
Brenda focuses on how family patterns affect present life. She talks with clients about roles they grew up with, repeated conflict styles, and expectations that feel stuck. Conversations aim to identify specific patterns and small changes clients can try between sessions.
Her approach is straightforward and solution-oriented. She adapts the way she works to each person and uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques. In sessions she will listen, give feedback, and suggest exercises to practice new ways of relating and coping.
Brenda also addresses related issues such as abandonment, codependency, communication problems, blended family concerns, caregiver stress, and aging and geriatric issues. She offers help with practical matters like setting boundaries, repairing communication, and managing strong emotions.
Working with Brenda begins by completing a short matching questionnaire and scheduling a first session. Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. International clients are not currently accepted.
How evidence-based approaches are used online
Brenda works with evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on changing patterns learned in families of origin. One common approach she uses helps people identify and change repetitive interaction styles by tracking triggers and practicing new responses. This is useful for communication problems, codependency, and relationship patterns.Another common technique addresses how strong emotions and stress affect behavior. It teaches practical skills for grounding, emotion regulation, and short exercises to reduce reactivity. This can help with parenting stress, compassion fatigue, and coping with life changes.
Choosing an approach is collaborative. Brenda will talk with each person about their goals, try methods that fit their needs, and adjust the plan if something is not working. The process focuses on testing small changes and building on what helps most.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into everyday life by reducing travel, shortening check-ins when needed, and allowing sessions during breaks or other convenient times. Licensed professionals can use video or phone in different ways to match a person’s schedule and comfort; check which formats Brenda offers when you schedule.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
15+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of family concerns does she address?
She helps people untangle family conflict, family of origin issues, and ongoing patterns that affect relationships and parenting.
What is her general approach in sessions?
She uses practical, evidence-based techniques and adapts sessions to each person’s situation, focusing on concrete steps to change repetitive patterns.
How much experience does she have?
She has 15 years of clinical experience as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California.
Where is she licensed and practicing?
She is a California LMFT and practices in California.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Does she work with international clients?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing the short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.
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