About Me
Dr. Brenda Bridges has spent her life using her own personal and career experiences to help individuals overcome challenges and stressors. Dr. Bridges is able to genuinely provide support and hope, especially when their life seem to be more than they can handle.
As the Marines veteran, she knows how post-traumatic stress can affect every facet of one’s life as well as the lives of their loved ones. While her focus is on veteran care, she also provides services for children, teenagers, adults , couples and families who are dealing with traumatic situations of their own. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting problems, career challenges. I also helped many people who have experienced physical trauma or emotional abuse.
My counseling style is warm and interactive. I believe in treating anyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and I don't believe in stigmatizing labels. My approach combines cognitive-behavioral, humanistic, psychodynamic and rational-emotive counseling. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. Dr. Bridges has experience in many modalities and is trained in EMDR.
Dr. Bridges knows there is no single approach that works for everyone, so she continues to educate herself on emerging therapies and psychological trends to provide the most comprehensive program that works for each of her client’s individual needs.
Dr. Bridges received her education at Argosy University, earning her Doctorates in Counseling Psychology. Dr. Bridges earned her Masters with Brandman University Clinical Psychology with emphasis in Marriage & Family Therapy. She also holds a Bachelor’s in Social Psychology from Park University.
Specialties
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Self esteem
- Depression
Addictions , LGBT , Trauma and abuse , Grief , Intimacy-related issues , Eating disorders , Sleeping disorders , Parenting issues , Anger management , Career difficulties , Bipolar disorder , Coping with life changes , Coaching , Read more...
Services Offered
Messaging
Phone
Video
Languages
English
Spanish
Licensing
LMFT #111243 (Expires: 2023-01-31)
LMFT #203706 (Expires: 2023-10-31)
Reviews
Dr. Bridges is a great counselor. She listens and gives great advice. I am excited to meet with her.
Intuitive and fair!
Dr. Bridges is an amazing couples therapy she has helped my partner and I I’m so many ways. I love her knowledge and kindness.
Great communication
You have save and helped my family beyond measure thank you so much
Thank you guys for everything
She is understanding patient and kind and I have grown a lot.
Norma is great. She is easy to talk too and listens to what you are saying. I believe that Norma could defiantly give a person the tools needed to have a successful partnership and really help you to become a better person. If you are willing to take responsibility for yourself and if you really want a healthy relationship, and to be a better spouse, I think Norma could help you achieve your goals.
Very patient and understanding! You can tell she works for the best intentions.
She is very understanding and truly wants to help us
Caring, kind and gives practical advice.
She is amazing
Very kind and supportive. I am growing.
We believe we are making useful progress thanks to Dr. Bridges. More to come.