- Sleep and rest focus
- Practical coping tools
- Collaborative approach
About Brenda
Brenda Yanofsky is a Michigan psychologist with 35 years of experience. She aims to help people who are worn down by stress, sleep problems, anxiety, depression, or life changes. Brenda listens first and tailors each session to what the person needs right now.
She uses a mix of approaches and keeps the work practical. Sessions focus on clear goals like improving sleep, easing anxiety, or managing difficult feelings. Conversations often include ways to change unhelpful thoughts, build stronger emotional connections, and notice how the body responds to stress.
Brenda draws on client-centered methods to keep sessions grounded in the person's priorities. She also uses cognitive behavioral techniques to identify patterns that interfere with daily life. Mindfulness and attachment-based ideas show up when exploring relationships and inner experience.
The psychologist brings a long career of clinical work in Michigan and a steady, patient style to sessions. She pays attention to both emotional and physical aspects of wellbeing, including sleep and rest concerns. People meet practical tools and gentle reflection in the same session.
Brenda asks new clients to complete a short matching questionnaire before scheduling. That helps shape the first meetings so time is used well. She views therapy as a collaborative process where people set the pace and define what matters most to them.
How her approaches shape online therapy
Brenda commonly uses client-centered work and cognitive behavioral therapy in sessions. Client-centered therapy means the person sets the agenda while the therapist listens without judgment and reflects what matters most. Cognitive behavioral therapy focuses on identifying thought and behavior patterns that worsen sleep, anxiety, or mood and learning new, practical skills to change them.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Brenda will talk with each person about their goals, worries, and daily routine to decide which methods to try first. That decision is collaborative and can change as needs evolve.
If you plan to do online sessions, confirm the current session options before booking. The practical benefits of online work include fitting sessions into a busy schedule, making it easier to keep short check-ins, and reducing travel time. Online sessions can also make it simpler to practice sleep and stress techniques in the place where they happen in daily life.
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Experience
35+ years
Credentials
Michigan
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Brenda address?
She helps with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, sleep and rest problems, addictions, relationship and family concerns, self-esteem, trauma, and many other life issues.
What is her general therapy style?
Sessions are collaborative and goal-focused. Brenda blends client-centered listening with practical techniques drawn from cognitive behavioral and mindfulness approaches.
How much experience does she have?
Brenda has 35 years of clinical experience working with a wide range of emotional and behavioral concerns.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is listed as MI Psychologist 6301002334 and practices in Michigan.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Brenda?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.