Therapist profile
Rev. Brenda Coffin, LCSW
LCSW - Relationships and Family Concerns
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- Stress and anxiety
- Parenting strain
- Trauma and abuse
About Brenda
Rev. Brenda Coffin is a Pennsylvania licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with 24 years of practice. She focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, family concerns, trauma and abuse, depression, addiction, eating issues, parenting strain, bipolar disorder, and compassion fatigue.
Brenda uses clear talk and practical strategies. She adapts conversations and plans to each person's needs. Sessions aim to identify what feels most pressing and to try concrete steps that can be used between meetings.
Her background includes long experience supporting people through grief, caregiver stress, and chronic illness. She also addresses issues such as abandonment, attachment difficulties, blended family tension, communication problems, and body image concerns. The work often involves learning ways to manage overwhelming feelings and rebuilding routines that feel manageable.
Therapeutic approaches she draws on include elements of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, and Mindfulness practices. Those methods are used to help people clarify values, notice unhelpful thoughts, and practice different ways of responding when relationships get stuck.
Brenda speaks English and practices in Pennsylvania. She asks new clients to complete a short matching questionnaire and to schedule an initial session through the online booking flow. The subscription-based sessions can be canceled at any time.
How sessions work
How her approaches are used in online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying what matters to a person and taking small actions toward those values despite difficult thoughts or feelings. It can help with anxiety, stress, and feeling stuck. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at patterns of thought and behavior and practices alternative ways of responding to reduce distress and improve daily functioning. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple noticing and breathing skills to reduce reactivity and increase present-moment awareness.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the person to decide which methods to try first, based on goals and what feels most useful. That plan can change as progress is made or new issues arise.
The listing does not specify exact session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. Many people find video or phone sessions helpful for keeping continuity of care while managing parenting and work responsibilities.
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Experience
24+ years
Listed in
Pennsylvania
Languages
English
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What kinds of issues does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, family concerns, trauma and abuse, depression, addictions, eating issues, parenting strain, bipolar disorder, and compassion fatigue.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is straightforward and practical. She adapts conversation and plans to what a person needs and focuses on concrete steps to try between sessions.
How much experience does she have?
She has 24 years of professional practice as a clinical social worker.
What credential does she hold and where does she practice?
She is a Pennsylvania LCSW and practices in Pennsylvania.
In which language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people from other countries work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are costs and payments handled?
Cost varies with location. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is in danger, use the crisis numbers.