Brenda Cloyd, LISW-CP - Therapist in South Carolina

Guilt and shame issues
Trauma and addiction
ACT and CBT approaches

About Brenda

Brenda Cloyd is a Licensed Independent Social Worker Clinical Program (LISW-CP) in South Carolina with 20 years of practice. She works with adults who are carrying heavy feelings such as guilt, shame, depression, anxiety, and the fallout from trauma and life changes.

She helps people talk through relationship problems, parenting strain, workplace stress, and struggles with addiction. Brenda also supports those dealing with grief, intimacy-related concerns, eating and sleeping problems, ADHD, and issues linked to family of origin or adoption and foster care.

Her way of working is straightforward and person-focused. She uses methods that encourage clear thinking and practical steps alongside deeper emotional work. Clients should expect direct conversation about patterns that keep them stuck and simple tools to try between sessions.

Brenda draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, and client-centered work. She blends these approaches to address coping skills, emotional regulation, and relationship patterns rather than relying on any single technique.

Her background includes long-term work with survivors of trauma and people navigating major life transitions. Brenda accepts international clients and conducts sessions in English. Costs vary by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

To begin, select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.

How therapeutic approaches are used in online sessions

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice painful thoughts and feelings without getting driven by them, and then take steps that match their values. This can be useful for guilt, shame, and when life changes require new priorities. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing patterns of thinking and behavior that keep problems going; it often includes simple exercises to do between sessions to test new ways of acting and thinking.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Brenda will collaborate with clients to see which methods fit their goals and preferences, and she adapts tools over time based on what helps most. That means sessions can include skill practice, real-time problem solving, or deeper emotion-focused conversations as needed.

The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life - for example it can reduce travel time, allow check-ins during a lunch break, or make sessions possible when leaving home is difficult. Therapists can also use short focused sessions or longer exploratory sessions depending on a person's needs and schedule.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Addictions Trauma and abuseParenting issuesDepression

Also works with

LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGrief Intimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigue ADHD

Additional focus areas

Adoption and foster careAging and geriatric issues Blended family issues CodependencyCommunication 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 issues Infidelity Isolation / loneliness Life purpose Midlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issues Mood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stress Prejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseTraumatic brain injuryWomen's issuesWorkplace issues Young 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

Listed in

South Carolina

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does she address?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, addictions, grief, relationship and intimacy-related issues, and related concerns such as eating, sleeping, and self-esteem.

How would she approach feelings of shame or guilt?

She combines practical therapies that change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors with approaches that help people accept difficult emotions and clarify values.

How much clinical experience does she bring?

Brenda has 20 years of experience working with adults facing trauma, life transitions, and complex emotional concerns.

What credential does she hold and where is she based?

She is a LISW-CP (Licensed Independent Social Worker Clinical Program) practicing in South Carolina.

Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?

She accepts international clients and offers sessions in English.

What session formats are offered?

Please confirm current session options before booking as the biography does not list specific formats.

How much do sessions cost?

Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I get started with a first session?

Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.

Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.