Brenita Seay , LPC

Brenita Seay is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Tennessee with 14 years of professional experience. She supports people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, relationship concerns, self-esteem and confidence struggles, depression, and challenges related to motivation and life skills. Brenita aims to create an atmosphere where thoughts and feelings can be expressed without judgment, and she partners with clients to identify practical steps toward a more fulfilling, balanced life.

Her approach emphasizes empowerment and collaboration, encouraging clients to take courageous first steps toward change while receiving steady support. Brenita blends evidence-informed techniques with a warm, client-centered stance to address presenting concerns and to build coping skills that fit each person’s daily life. She holds a Tennessee license as an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor (TN LPC 4957). Please note that Brenita is not currently accepting new clients.

When scheduling sessions, Brenita allows a 10-minute grace period for 30-minute appointments and a 15-minute grace period for 45-minute appointments to ensure adequate time to address concerns. After those windows, sessions are marked as a no show and must be rescheduled. She looks forward to supporting each person when availability permits and to providing time that is focused on their goals.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Client-centered therapy places the person at the center of the work, focusing on listening, empathy, and building a trusting relationship to support growth and self-understanding. This approach is useful for issues like self-esteem, confidence, relationship concerns, and adapting to life changes.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps identify and shift unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors. CBT is practical and goal-oriented, often used for anxiety, depression, stress management, and improving coping skills.

Mindfulness therapy teaches present-moment awareness and techniques to reduce reactivity and improve emotional regulation. It can help with anxiety, sleep difficulties, stress, and strengthening attention and resilience.

Determining the best approach is a collaborative process. Brenita works with each person to understand their needs, goals, and preferences, and together they choose or combine methods that fit the individual. Licensed professionals often blend approaches to tailor care to the concerns presented.

Online therapy through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging offers flexibility for different schedules and communication styles. These options make it easier to access support from home, during work breaks, or while managing family responsibilities, allowing therapy to fit more naturally into everyday life.