Therapist profile
Dr. Brenda Kemp, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor - Family and relationship concerns
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- ACT and CBT approaches
- Emotion-focused work
- Narrative methods
About Brenda
Dr. Brenda Kemp is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Georgia with 16 years of clinical experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, family concerns, grief, and intimacy-related issues. She also addresses addiction, trauma and abuse, anger, self-esteem, career concerns, and parenting-related strain.
She brings practical, down-to-earth care to sessions. Conversations focus on what feels most pressing at home and at work. She helps people talk through relationship problems, manage strong emotions, and find ways to cope with life changes.
Her work draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, Narrative Therapy, and Client-Centered Therapy. That mix lets her shift between exploring past patterns and practicing specific skills for the present. Sessions often move between talking about difficult memories and trying new ways of responding in everyday life.
Dr. Kemp has supported people dealing with family of origin issues, blended family stress, adoption and foster care questions, caregiver strain, and end-of-life or hospice concerns. She also addresses challenges related to aging, cancer, and compassion fatigue for caregivers.
People can expect a direct and engaging approach. She listens for what matters most and helps name small steps that fit real schedules. To begin, readers are asked to use the site buttons to complete the initial matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
How sessions work
Therapeutic approaches used in online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and choose actions that reflect their values. It can be useful for anxiety, stress, and coping with life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying thought patterns that fuel distress and practicing concrete skills to change reactions. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and behavior change. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) centers on understanding emotional responses and improving how people express needs and connect with others, which can help with relationship and intimacy-related issues.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to decide which methods to emphasize based on goals, current problems, and personal preferences. That collaborative choice may shift over time as needs change.
The original biography does not list exact session formats, so confirm the current options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into busy days by removing travel time and allowing shorter check-ins when needed. They can also let people continue work while juggling caregiving, appointments, or work breaks. The clinician will discuss practical details and session length during the initial scheduling step so sessions fit everyday life.
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Experience
16+ years
Listed in
Georgia
Languages
English
Questions
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What kinds of problems does she work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, grief, addictions, trauma, anger, self-esteem, career issues, and parenting-related strain.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is engaging and direct. She mixes listening with practical steps drawn from several therapeutic approaches.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 16 years of experience as a clinician working with a range of issues including relationship problems, trauma, and career concerns.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Georgia and practices serving adults in that state.
Can she work with non-English speakers or international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions billed or paid for?
Cost varies with location. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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