Brenda Sillsbury, LCSW, CA | Psychotherapist

About Brenda Sillsbury

Focus areas

Addiction / Substance Abuse

Chronic Relapse

Drug Addiction

Alcoholism

Codependency

Relapse Prevention Therapy

Behavioral Problems

Coping Mechanism Development

Clientele seen

Teenagers (13-17)

Individuals

Young adults (18-24)

Adults (25-64)

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Intervention

EMDR

Motivational Interviewing

Gestalt

Person-Centered

Identity

Gender

Female

Faith

Christian

Ethnicity

White

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Brenda Sillsbury

Hi there, I'm Brenda! Hello. I'm Brenda, a licensed clinical social worker with a passion for helping each individual I come in contact with improve their personal journey and feel better. I have almost 10 years of therapeutic experience and almost 20 years working with addictions. I am a huge proponent of progress, not perfection. When I'm not providing therapy I enjoy time with my children and family, social activities, and reading a good book. My approach I use a variety of approaches based on each individual's needs. I utilize techniques from CBT, DBT, EMDR, person-centered, and addiction therapy, among others. I'm passionate about empowering each individual to feel better about themselves and their journey. I look forward to meeting you and assisting you on your therapeutic journey and in meeting your personal goals. When clients are not sure of exactly what their goals are, I am here to assist with direction and compassion in figuring it out together. My focus I specialize in addictions, anxiety, depression, trauma, codependency, and those wanting to improve their personal lives, experiences, and reactions. I graduated from the USC School of Social Work in 2015 and became an addiction counselor in 2003. I am open to working with all adults who want to improve themselves and their relationships. My communication style I strive to create a comfortable, non-judgmental, and welcoming environment for every client I see. My communication style is empathetic and compassionate and always client-centered. I can be direct when needed and always strive to provide a safe place for all. My journey to mental healthcare Having struggled with my own addictions, I knew I wanted to learn to give back and help others. After my own treatment, I became an addiction counselor. When I realized the far-reaching concerns mental health played in recovery, I knew I wanted to understand and help even more so I went back to school to become a therapist.

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Popular visit reasons

Addiction Follow Up

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Childhood Trauma

Depression

Postpartum Depression

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Therapy

Addiction Follow Up

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Childhood Trauma

Depression

Education and background

Practice names

Rula Health - San Jose

Education and training

University of Southern California, Master's in Social Work

NPI number

1164629465

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What practice does Brenda Sillsbury work with?

Brenda Sillsbury works with Rula Health - San Jose.

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