Brenda believes that individuals and the family unit experience trauma due to life experiences.  There are many factors such as death, divorce, separation, financial hardship, violence, family values and belief systems, educational attainment, spirituality, physical and mental health, and many other negative forces that influence the family system’s development and ability to manage challenges and unanticipated crises. She feels every person is able to create a new beginning despite the many hardships that have caused disruption due to calamity and life crises.

• Licensed Professional Counselor  

• MA in Marriage and Family Therapy

• Certified Anger Management Specialist

Additionally, Brenda has appeared with ABC World News Anchors Diane Sawyer and Peter Jennings on the TV documentary, The Hawaiian Project. She also served as guest host on the Fox 5 Good Day Atlanta television show to discuss child abuse issues.