Brenda Atkinson, LCSW, CSW

Georgia · 31 years in practice

Brenda Atkinson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with more than 31 years of practice.

License and registration

LCSW, Georgia: CSW004649 · expires September 2026
LCSW, Virginia: 0904015906 · expires June 2026
NPI: 1083070304 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 31
Languages: English

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About Brenda

Brenda Atkinson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with more than 31 years of practice. She works with people facing mood disorders, anxiety, trauma, grief, and relationship concerns. Brenda also supports those coping with addictions, parenting stress, career transitions, and major life changes.

Her training began with studies in psychology and social work at the University of Louisville, with an emphasis on family systems theory. Brenda uses a mix of approaches to match each person's needs.

Background and approach

These include Jungian therapy influences, attachment-based ideas, client-centered techniques, cognitive behavioral strategies, and elements of dialectical behavior therapy. In sessions she balances structure and openness. Clients can expect direct tools from cognitive behavioral therapy alongside space to reflect on meaning and personal growth.

She pays close attention to how relationships and attachment shape current difficulties. Brenda often helps people who want emotional and spiritual growth across life stages. That includes transitions in early adulthood, middle life, and later years.

She aims to be genuine and compassionate while offering practical steps for change. Her style is steady and supportive. She listens, helps clarify goals, and works with each person to develop coping skills and insight.

The focus is on real change that fits daily life.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Brenda lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Family conflicts
Trauma and abuse
Depression
Addictions
LGBT
Grief
Intimacy-related issues
Parenting issues
Anger management
Self esteem
Career difficulties
Bipolar disorder
Coping with life changes
Compassion fatigue
Abandonment
Aging and geriatric issues
Antisocial personality
Attachment issues
Blended family issues
Caregiver issues and stress
Co-morbidity
Codependency
Commitment issues
Communication problems
Control issues
Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
Dependent personality
Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
Dissociation
Divorce and separation
Drug and alcohol addiction
Emptiness
Family of origin issues
Family problems
First responder issues
Forgiveness
Guilt and shame
Hospice and end-of-life counseling
Impulsivity
Infidelity
Isolation / loneliness
Jealousy
Life purpose
Midlife crisis
Mood disorders
Narcissism
Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Paranoia
Personality disorders
Phobias
Post-traumatic stress
Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Self-harm
Self-love
Social anxiety and phobia
Women's issues
Workplace issues
Young adult issues

Approaches Brenda names

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Online support

Approach and online options for change

Brenda commonly draws on Jungian ideas to help people explore personal meaning and inner patterns; this approach looks at symbols, dreams, and life themes to support growth and understanding. She also uses attachment-based methods that focus on how early and current relationships shape feelings and behavior, which can help with intimacy, trust, and communication. Client-centered therapy is part of her practice as well and emphasizes listening, empathy, and collaborating with the client to set goals.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Brenda will work with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences, adjusting the balance of insight-oriented work and practical skill-building as needed.

Online sessions are offered via video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility. Video calls work well for in-depth conversations and seeing nonverbal cues. Phone sessions can fit a busy schedule or use less bandwidth. Live chat and text messaging allow shorter check-ins and ongoing support between longer sessions. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent around work, caregiving, or travel.

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Questions people ask

What kinds of concerns does Brenda help with?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, addictions, parenting and career concerns, and other life changes.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her style blends structured techniques with reflective work; expect practical coping skills plus time to explore meaning and attachment patterns.

How long has she been practicing?

She has 31 years of experience working in social work and psychotherapy settings.

What credentials and location are listed for Brenda?

She holds LCSW and CSW credentials and practices from Virginia.

In which languages are sessions offered?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can Brenda work with clients outside the United States?

She does not accept international clients at this time.

What session formats are available online?

She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging for ongoing work.

How are fees and getting started handled?

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