Brenda Sullivan-Rice

Hello, my name is Brenda Rice, LCSW. I started my career in mental health in 1987 working with teen moms. I completed my Master’s degree in 1989 and began working with children and adolescents experiencing a variety of issues, including ADHD, behavioral problems, sexual abuse and trauma. In working with children I also found that most of the parents had issues which often had to be addressed. I also worked as a crisis counselor, assessing individuals to determine if they required psychiatric hospitalization, dealing with adolescents who had run away from home and general crisis situations. In 2007 I started working primarily with adults in a medical clinic setting where most of my clients were dealing with anxiety, depression and past trauma. I would say this is my area of expertise and an issue which has always been close to my heart since graduate school. Helping people heal from past trauma and overcome anxiety, depression, shame, guilt and low self-esteem is truly my passion and what drives me to be the best therapist I can be. From past experience I know that one of the best things to offer clients dealing with past trauma is a sense of empowerment; and from the first session I give this to my clients, letting them know that the therapy is in their control and they guide the sessions. I listen with a compassion, empathic and genuine caring heart. I truly consider it a privilege and honor to get to know you and go on the healing journey with you.