Brenda Haney, LCSW

Licensed in Ohio · 27 years in practice

Brenda Haney helps people who are struggling with addiction, depression, anger, trauma, and relationship pain.

License and registration

LISW, Ohio: I.0009560-SUPV · expires September 2026
LCSW, Oregon: L14913 · expires October 2027
LCSW, Arizona: LCSW-22310 · expires April 2028
NPI: 1871577791 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 27
Languages: English

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About Brenda

Brenda Haney helps people who are struggling with addiction, depression, anger, trauma, and relationship pain. She presents ideas in a straightforward way and focuses on steady steps clients can take. Brenda is a licensed clinical social worker, LCSW, with many years in practice and a calm, respectful manner.

She tailors conversations and plans to each person. Sessions focus on practical skills, clearer thinking, and ways to handle strong feelings. Brenda uses approaches that encourage values-based change and better emotional control so clients can move toward what matters to them.

Background and approach

Her background includes long experience working across different settings and with a wide range of concerns. That experience shapes a flexible and down-to-earth style. Brenda draws from methods that teach coping skills, increase motivation, and help reframe unhelpful thoughts.

Clients can expect an emphasis on setting realistic goals and learning tools to manage cravings, anger, or low mood. Therapy often includes short exercises, goal check-ins, and problem-solving between sessions. The aim is steady progress rather than quick fixes.

Brenda is licensed in Ohio as an LCSW and brings 27 years of work in the field. She speaks English and offers sessions in several online formats. To begin, she works with each person to figure out a plan that fits their everyday life.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Brenda lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Addictions
Relationship issues
Trauma and abuse
Anger management
Depression
Self esteem
Abandonment
Aging and geriatric issues
Attachment issues
Avoidant personality
Blended family issues
Communication problems
Control issues
Dependent personality
Domestic violence
Drug and alcohol addiction
Family problems
Forgiveness
Guilt and shame
Hoarding
Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
Mood disorders
Narcissism
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Phobias
Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
Post-traumatic stress
Prejudice and discrimination
Self-harm
Self-love
Sexual assault and abuse
Social anxiety and phobia
Trichotillomania
Women's issues
Workplace issues

Approaches Brenda names

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Online support

Therapeutic approaches and online treatment options

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and take actions that match their values. It is often used for depression, anxiety, and problems that come from avoidance or stuck patterns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on changing thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going, which is useful for depression, anger, and some relationship difficulties. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, teaches practical skills for managing intense emotions and improving emotional regulation and interpersonal effectiveness.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Brenda collaborates with each person to select methods that match their goals, needs, and daily life. She will check in and adjust strategies as progress continues so the plan stays useful and realistic.

Online therapy makes it easier to fit sessions into a busy life. Video calls let people use face-to-face interaction when that helps. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or a simpler check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging allow shorter or more frequent contact for support between longer meetings. These options help people stay consistent with therapy and practice new skills more often during their week.

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Questions people ask

What concerns does Brenda often address in sessions?

She works with people facing addictions, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, anger, depression, and low self-esteem, plus related issues like communication problems and guilt.

What is her general approach to therapy?

She uses practical, client-centered methods that teach coping skills and goal-setting. Conversations focus on steps you can take between sessions to build progress.

How much experience does she have?

She has 27 years of professional experience working in behavioral health and related settings.

What credentials and region are listed for Brenda?

She is an LCSW licensed in Arizona and Oregon and practices in Ohio as well.

Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?

Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients at this time.

What session formats are available?

She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.

How does billing and cost work for sessions?

Costs vary by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I start working with Brenda?

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