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Brenda Boudreaux, LMFT

Experienced California LMFT focused on healing and relationships
  • Stress and anxiety
  • Trauma and abuse
  • Parenting support

About Brenda Boudreaux

Brenda Boudreaux is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in California with 14 years of clinical experience. She works with individuals and families facing stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, parenting challenges, and anger management. Brenda draws on a strengths-based perspective, viewing each person as the expert of their own life and helping them build on existing resources to move toward healthier, more fulfilling patterns.

Her approach emphasizes collaboration and empowerment, acknowledging the courage it takes to seek change and take the first steps toward a different life. Brenda supports clients through practical strategies and compassionate guidance, tailoring interventions to fit each personâs goals and circumstances. She creates a space where people can explore attachment and abandonment issues, communication problems, codependency, control challenges, substance-related concerns, grief and forgiveness, and other interpersonal difficulties.

Brenda prioritizes respectful, goal-focused work that honors the clientâs perspective while offering evidence-informed tools. She aims to help clients reduce distress, improve relationships, and strengthen coping skills so they can move forward with greater clarity and confidence.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseParenting issuesAnger management

Additional Focus Areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic Approach

Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Mindfulness Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Somatic Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Brenda Boudreaux have?

Brenda Boudreaux has 14 years of professional experience.

Is Brenda Boudreaux a licensed therapist?

Yes. She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). License details: CA LMFT 78537.

In which languages does Brenda Boudreaux provide therapy?

Brenda provides therapy in English.

Where is Brenda Boudreaux located?

Brenda is located in California.

How can I work with Brenda Boudreaux as my therapist?

You can work with Brenda through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Brenda Boudreaux work with international clients?

Brenda Boudreaux does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Brenda Boudreaux cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Brenda uses client-centered therapy to create a respectful, collaborative environment where the clientâs priorities guide each session. This approach emphasizes listening, empathy, and supporting a personâs own strengths to address relationship challenges, parenting concerns, and emotional distress.

She also employs cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), which focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. CBT can be useful for reducing anxiety, managing stress, and developing practical coping skills for everyday life.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Brenda works together with clients to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adjusts the plan over time to reflect progress and changing priorities.

Online therapy offers flexibility for busy schedules and different life situations. Brenda provides care through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging so clients can choose the format that best fits their routine and comfort level. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care while balancing work, family, and other responsibilities.

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