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Ebony Brushbreaker

Ebony Brushbreaker, LCSW

Therapist · Nevada · 7+ years of experience

Supportive LCSW for life transitions

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  • Values focused
  • Trauma informed
  • Practical skills

About Ebony

Ebony Brushbreaker is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who focuses on practical, person-centered care. She draws on several evidence-informed methods to help people manage depression, grief, trauma, and questions that often show up during major life transitions. Clients can expect straightforward talk and down-to-earth strategies aimed at daily life improvements.

With seven years noted in the supplied summary, she combines a clinical view with attention to life context. She has worked across medical and long-term care settings and supported people facing chronic illness, caregiving strain, and end-of-life adjustments. That background shapes an approach that pays attention to physical needs alongside emotional concerns.

Her style blends Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, and Client-Centered Therapy. Sessions emphasize practical skills, values-based planning, and clearer communication. These methods are used to address self-esteem, mood disorders, trauma, and relationship patterns rooted in attachment dynamics.

Ebony also brings cultural perspective shaped by her Sicangu Lakota Sioux heritage and experience working with BIPOC communities. That informs a wholistic, strengths-focused way of talking about identity, grief, and belonging without relying only on the medical model.

People exploring concerns such as midlife crisis, loneliness, body image, or money-related stress will find a therapist who prioritizes realistic steps. To begin, readers should confirm current session options and scheduling details before booking.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

LGBTTrauma and abuseGriefSelf esteemDepression

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSelf-loveSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyGottman MethodMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family SystemsSystemic Therapy

Experience

7+ years

Credentials

Nevada

Languages

English

How evidence-based approaches translate to online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice painful thoughts without getting stuck and then choose actions that match their values. It can be useful for midlife questions, depression, and motivation. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them with small behavioral experiments to reduce low mood and anxiety. That approach is practical and goal-oriented. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers concrete skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and better interpersonal communication, which can help with impulsivity and overwhelming stress.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to figure out which methods fit their goals and day-to-day life. Expect to try strategies, check what helps, and adjust the plan together rather than following a preset path.

Confirm current session options before booking since formats were not specified in the supplied information. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and avoid travel time. It also supports doing between-session exercises and tracking progress in real life, which many people find helpful for managing grief, chronic illness, or life transition concerns.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does Ebony help with?

She works with depression, grief, trauma and LGBT concerns and related issues. Her additional focus includes midlife crisis, self-esteem, chronic illness, and isolation.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her approach is practical and person-centered, combining ACT, CBT, DBT, attachment work, and client-centered methods. Sessions aim for clear skills and values-based planning.

What is her professional background?

She has seven years noted in the supplied summary and experience in medical and long-term care settings. That work involved hospice, home health, and supporting people with complex medical needs.

Where is she licensed and based?

Her credential is LCSW and the supplied location is Nevada. Please confirm any location-specific details during intake.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the United States work with her?

International clients are accepted according to the supplied facts; check scheduling details to confirm time zones and logistics.

How much do sessions cost?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Confirm specific pricing before you commit.

How do I start a session?

Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule based on the therapist's availability.

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