Brent Pilegard, LMFT

Brent Pilegard, LMFT

Psychotherapist
CA
I believe in therapy that is focused, compassionate, direct, and effective. My focus Ideal clients are open to self-growth and open to deep self-empowerment My approach Sessions are client-centered and co-collaborative. Therapy is centered on helping you to deepen your connection with yourself, and in doing so, lessen and resolve your mental and emotional issues. My communication style Relaxed, warm, compassionate, direct, and focused. My journey to mental healthcare Initially credentialed as a teacher, I saw the emotional and mental conflicts that were present in my students and felt a deeper calling to help them heal and be happier. My goals for you I meet clients at their level of openness. This openness, when combined with increased self-insight and acceptance, leads to positive change. Our first session You tell me your issues, I listen, we look at them together, and help to create positive shifts to lessen the problems.
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About Brent Pilegard

Focus areas

Addiction / Substance Abuse
Behavioral Therapy
Codependency
Anger Management
Bipolar Disorder
Therapy For Chronic Pain / Illness
Anxiety
Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)
Couples
Adults (25-64)
Families
Teenagers (13-17)

Treatment approaches

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
Emotionally Focused
Christian Counseling
Experiential Therapy
EMDR
Internal Family Systems (IFS)

Identity

Gender

Male

Ethnicity

White

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Brent Pilegard

I believe in therapy that is focused, compassionate, direct, and effective. My focus Ideal clients are open to self-growth and open to deep self-empowerment My approach Sessions are client-centered and co-collaborative. Therapy is centered on helping you to deepen your connection with yourself, and in doing so, lessen and resolve your mental and emotional issues. My communication style Relaxed, warm, compassionate, direct, and focused. My journey to mental healthcare Initially credentialed as a teacher, I saw the emotional and mental conflicts that were present in my students and felt a deeper calling to help them heal and be happier. My goals for you I meet clients at their level of openness. This openness, when combined with increased self-insight and acceptance, leads to positive change. Our first session You tell me your issues, I listen, we look at them together, and help to create positive shifts to lessen the problems.

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Popular visit reasons

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Depression
Mood Swings
Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD)
Psychotherapy
Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit
Therapy
Worry
Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Depression
Mood Swings
Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD)

Education and background

Practice names

Education and training

  • Sofia University, Master's in Counseling Psychology

NPI number

1891193025

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What languages does Brent Pilegard speak?

Brent Pilegard speaks English.

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