Dr. Brenda Danielson

I am a seasoned clinician with nearly 20 years of clinical experience. I am queer allied, gender affirming and with a strong passion for women's mental health and reproductive mental health. I have several evidenced based practice certifications and bring clear strategies and methods to help you reach your goals. However I believe strongly in the power of the therapy relationship and avoid a cookie-cutter approach with your values, goals and interests most in mind. I have lived experience from which I draw my passion for my work and understand what it may feel like to be lost, hopeless and ashamed. However my focus will be on your care and I am a strong protector of the boundaries of the therapy relationship. I believe therapy requires a special fit and ask that any referral meet with me first to consider if I am the person you would like in your corner on your wellness journey.

I am certified in reproductive mental health, interpersonal therapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy for insomnia, heartmath biofeedback, cognitive processing therapy for PTSD and prolonged exposure for PTSD as well as R.O.S.E. for prevention of perinatal depression. I have training in mindfulness based therapies as well. I approach therapy by getting to know my clients and what is important to them. I attempt to tailor treatment in line with what your needs and goals are with deep respect for culture and freedom of self. I am direct and active yet use humor often and strive to be warm and compassionate with trauma informed lens,

The first session is an intake that is a general overview of your biopsychosocial well-being so that I may understand both what brings you to therapy but also your unique context and history which informs the present. From there I will provide a provisional diagnosis and treatment plan which evolves by it's nature over time. I take care to understand how you prefer to be called and your own understanding of your diagnosis and needs. I work to understand if I can meet your needs and will provide referrals if at any time I cannot.