Brenda Perea

Brenda Perea is a licensed clinical social worker with 33 years of experience helping people navigate stress, anxiety, depression, and life transitions. She practices in Colorado and offers therapy in both English and Spanish. Brenda brings a calm presence and a focus on practical skills to help people manage day-to-day challenges.

Her approach combines mindfulness practices with client-centered care. She uses mindfulness to help people notice thoughts and feelings without getting overwhelmed. She also draws on cognitive behavioral and dialectical behavior strategies to teach concrete coping tools.

Brenda has worked with people facing trauma, grief, addiction, and parenting strain. She also supports those dealing with career stress, bipolar mood challenges, and compassion fatigue. Additional areas of focus include multicultural concerns, prejudice and discrimination, sexual assault and abuse, and seasonal affective disorder.

Sessions aim to be respectful and nonjudgmental. Brenda emphasizes skill-building so people can handle setbacks and soothe strong emotions. She encourages collaboration, helping each person set clear, realistic goals and track progress over time.

People who prefer a warm, steady therapeutic style may find Brenda a good fit. She values cultural awareness and speaks Spanish for those who prefer it. To begin, readers are invited to use the Start Therapy button and complete the short questionnaire to match and schedule a first appointment.

How mindfulness and skills work in online therapy

Mindfulness Therapy helps people bring attention to the present moment and notice thoughts and feelings without reacting. It can be useful for anxiety, stress, and staying grounded during difficult moments.

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the person’s own goals and experiences. The therapist listens with empathy and helps the person explore what matters most to them.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the connection between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It teaches practical tools to change unhelpful thinking and build healthier habits, which can help with depression, anxiety, and life transitions.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the person about goals and preferences and then try strategies together. This collaborative process helps determine which mix of mindfulness, client-centered listening, and skills-based techniques fits best.

Confirm the available session options before booking since formats were not listed in the profile. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy day, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also supports working with a therapist who speaks English or Spanish and who can help apply skills where they matter most.