Brenda Velez
(she/her)
Helping Teens Build Confidence, Resilience, and Healthy Coping Skills
Virtual sessions — Florida
Accepts insurance
LMHC
Works with ages 8 to 25+
LMHC
Works with ages 8 to 25+
8+ years in practice
Solution-oriented
Supportive
Warm
Biography
I am a compassionate Licensed Mental Health Counselor with experience supporting children, adolescents, and families through emotional, behavioral, academic, and life challenges. My approach is warm, supportive, and solution-focused, while also helping clients gain insight into patterns that may be affecting their daily functioning.
Specializes in
Treatment Method
You can talk to your therapist in your first session about which approach would be the best fit for you.
Art Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Motivational Interviewing
Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)
Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
Mindfulness-Based Therapy (MBT)
Style
Solution-oriented
Supportive
Warm
Languages Spoken
English
Spanish
Education
MED
Ana G. Mendez University · 2009
Professional memberships
Mental Health Counselors of Central Florida
Psychology Today
Frequently asked questions
What does our first session look like?
It's an introductory session where I listen, understand your situation, and start mapping out how I can support you. It's structured but still very conversational and comfortable.
How often will you communicate with me as a parent?
I typically communicate with parents at intake, for care coordination as needed, and for periodic updates when appropriate and with consent. Most ongoing work remains focused on the client's privacy and therapeutic process.
What if my child or teen won't open up to you?
Early sessions often focus on rapport-building. It's normal for children and teens to take time to open up in counseling and that can take a few sessions.
How will I know if therapy is working?
Therapy is working when you start to notice small changes over time.
Do you give homework or practice between sessions?
Yes, I may suggest small things to practice between sessions such as trying a coping skill or a communication skill.
Book session
Next available: Jun 22
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