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Brenda Yanofsky

Brenda Yanofsky, MI Psychologist 6301002334

Therapist · Michigan · 35+ years of experience

Experienced Michigan psychologist focused on life transitions

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  • Collaborative approach
  • Practical tools
  • Flexible scheduling

About Brenda

Brenda Yanofsky is an experienced Michigan psychologist who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship strain, and life transitions. She brings a calm, listening presence and focuses on practical steps people can use between sessions. Brenda has 35 years of experience and describes her work as a collaborative process tailored to each person.

She uses approaches drawn from attachment-based work, client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness, and psychodynamic ideas. That mix lets her address thoughts and behaviors, emotional patterns rooted in relationships, and present-day coping skills. Sessions aim to make problems feel more manageable and to strengthen clients' everyday tools.

Brenda often helps people manage sleep problems, addictive behaviors, anger, and the stress of caregiving or chronic illness. She also supports those struggling with identity and intimacy-related concerns, body image, and career or purpose questions. Her practice includes work around life-stage issues such as aging, bereavement, and end-of-life planning.

She works in English and practices in Michigan as a MI Psychologist 6301002334. Brenda emphasizes flexibility in scheduling and a practical focus in sessions. She describes therapy as a partnership where the person's goals guide the pace and the methods used.

To start therapy, she asks people to share their goals so sessions can be matched to their needs. The emphasis is on clear, achievable steps and on building skills that fit everyday life.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsSelf esteemDepression

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationFamily problemsForgivenessHospice and end-of-life counselingIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

35+ years

Credentials

Michigan

Languages

English

Therapies and how they work in online care

Attachment-based work looks at how your close relationships shape current feelings and reactions. Online sessions can use that perspective to identify patterns and try different ways of relating that fit your life. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) focuses on changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors through clear skill practice. In remote sessions, CBT tools can be taught, practiced, and reviewed between meetings for steady progress. Mindfulness therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce stress and improve focus, and these techniques translate well to shorter check-ins or guided exercises during sessions.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will collaborate with each person to match methods to their goals and preferences. That means trying techniques, checking what helps, and adjusting the plan together rather than committing to one fixed method from the start.

The biography emphasizes flexible scheduling and fitting therapy into daily life, so clarify which session formats are offered when you book. Confirm current options before scheduling so sessions fit practical needs like quieter surroundings, a shorter check-in during a break, or avoiding video when you prefer not to use it. Online work can make it easier to keep therapy consistent without reshuffling your whole day.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Brenda commonly address?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, addictions, sleep and eating concerns, caregiver stress, chronic illness, and life changes such as aging and bereavement.

What is her general therapeutic style?

The approach is collaborative and person-focused, blending attachment-based, client-centered, cognitive behavioral, mindfulness, and psychodynamic ideas to help people change habits and manage emotions.

How much experience does she have?

She has 35 years of experience working with a wide range of psychological and life-stage concerns.

What credentials and location apply?

She practices in Michigan and is listed as a MI Psychologist 6301002334.

Which languages are supported and are international clients accepted?

Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are available?

The original biography indicated flexibility in scheduling. Please confirm current session options directly before booking to learn which formats are being used now.

How does cost and billing work?

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

How do I begin working with Brenda?

Choose the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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