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LISW-CP

Brenda Cloyd, LISW-CP

  • Experience20 years
  • LocationSouth Carolina
  • Focus areasStress and Anxiety, Addictions, and Trauma and abuse
  • Therapy approachesInternal Family Systems and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
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About Brenda

Brenda Cloyd is a licensed social worker (LISW-CP) with 20 years of clinical experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma, parenting challenges, relationship difficulties, grief, and a broad range of related concerns.

Background and approach

She brings a compassionate, client-centered stance to work collaboratively with clients on issues such as self-esteem, intimacy, career questions, bipolar mood management, ADHD, and coping with life changes. Her practice also addresses eating and sleeping issues, compassion fatigue, and concerns tied to adoption, blended families, and family-of-origin struggles.

Drawing on evidence-based treatments and a holistic framework, Brenda blends Internal Family Systems (IFS) with approaches like Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to tailor care to individual needs.

She has experience supporting survivors of trauma, veterans, and people navigating major transitions, and she aims to create an affirming therapeutic space where clients can explore their internal experience, build resilience, and work toward practical goals. Based in South Carolina, Brenda offers flexible session options and guidance that focus on growth, insight, and day-to-day coping skills.

Practical approaches for online therapy and growth

Brenda combines Internal Family Systems and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy with client-centered principles to guide work in online sessions. Internal Family Systems helps people notice and relate to different internal parts - the protective thoughts, vulnerable feelings, or reactive impulses - which can be useful for addressing trauma, self-criticism, and emotional patterns. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy focuses on clarifying values, accepting difficult sensations, and taking committed action toward meaningful goals, which often helps with anxiety, depression, and life transitions.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and she works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods fit best for their goals and preferences. Together the therapist and client assess what feels most useful, adjust techniques over time, and blend strategies so treatment aligns with changing needs.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, allowing people to engage from different locations and on variable schedules. These formats make it easier to maintain continuity during busy periods and to use therapy tools in real time, while licensed professionals tailor sessions to the individual’s pace and practical circumstances.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Brenda address?
She supports a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, parenting, relationship and family problems, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating and sleeping challenges, self-esteem, career concerns, bipolar disorder, and ADHD.
What therapeutic styles does she use in sessions?
Treatment is individualized and draws from Internal Family Systems, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy depending on client needs and goals.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Brenda has 20 years of experience working in clinical settings and has supported people through trauma, major life transitions, and a variety of emotional and behavioral concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is licensed as LISW-CP with the designation SC LISW-CP 4723 and practices from South Carolina.
Can non-U.S. clients work with her?
Yes, she accepts international clients and conducts sessions in English.
Which session formats are available?
Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and needs.
How are costs and billing handled?
Costs vary by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy with her?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule an appointment according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsTrauma and abuseParenting issuesDepression

Also works with

LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Adoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesBlended family issuesCodependencyCommunication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseTraumatic brain injuryWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyGottman MethodHypnotherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

20+ years

Licensed

South Carolina

Languages

English