Brenda Sallee, LMFT

Brenda Sallee is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) practicing in Florida who brings a compassionate, individualized approach to helping people navigate emotional and relational challenges. With a focus on respectful, strengths-based care, she supports individuals facing depression, anxiety, relationship concerns, grief, and self-esteem difficulties, guiding them toward clearer communication and healthier coping strategies.

Her practice centers on creating a safe, non-judgmental space where clients can explore past experiences, process trauma, and work through life transitions. Brenda draws on evidence-based techniques to address issues such as social anxiety, panic, family dynamics, codependency, and personal transformation, tailoring interventions to each person’s needs and goals.

She works with a range of populations, including young adults and women, and attends to the complexities of interpersonal life - from blended family challenges and caregiving stress to intimacy-related concerns and addiction recovery. Brenda partners with clients in collaborative therapy that emphasizes resilience, improved communication, and the development of sustainable coping skills, honoring each individual’s background and personal journey.

Therapeutic Approaches and Remote Care

Brenda integrates client-centered therapy, a collaborative approach that focuses on empathy and building a strong therapeutic relationship to help clients feel heard and understood while they explore personal goals and values. She also uses cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to identify and shift unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, which can be especially useful for anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns. In addition, dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) skills are applied when people need practical tools for emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and improving interpersonal effectiveness, which can aid in managing intense emotions and relationship challenges.

Choosing the right therapeutic approach is part of the work together. Brenda partners with clients to assess their needs, preferences, and goals, and she tailors methods over time so the treatment fits the client rather than forcing a one-size-fits-all model. This collaborative process helps determine which techniques will be most helpful at each stage of therapy.

Online therapy offers flexibility and makes regular care more accessible. Clients can meet by video call or phone, or use live chat and text-based messaging for more frequent check-ins and support between sessions. These options allow therapy to fit into busy schedules and life demands while maintaining continuity of care with licensed professionals and experienced therapists.