Meet Brenda Stewart

Ready to stop just surviving and begin to actually thrive?

I’m an EMDR therapist who works with dependable, high achieving, sensitive women who are self critical, struggle with body image and desire to feel a sense of acceptance and connection.

Right now you may feel overwhelmed, anxious, alone, and desire more for your life.

You…

 

  • Are plagued with feelings of self-doubt

  • Feel like you can’t catch a break 

  • Find yourself in the same kinds of relationships over and over

  • Count calories or restrict food intake, especially when anxious or sad

  • Feel the need to be in control

  • Struggle with feeling not good enough

 

You do not have to live this way!

I want you to know that true healing & recovery is possible. You can break free from the chains that hold you captive—whether it’s trauma, anxiety, or eating disorder behaviors.  You deserve to be free and live according to who you are created to be.

What it’s like to work with me

I believe connection is key to healing.  It is my desire to create an environment that is calm and inviting and a relationship where you feel safe, seen, and understood.

Through therapy, you will:

  • Learn effective ways to reduce unwanted behavior

  • Know how to balance and navigate your emotions

  • Identify the events in your life story that shaped you and play a role in the struggles you currently face.  

  • Shift any negative beliefs you have about yourself, others, and relationships 

  • Heal your nervous system

  • Find a sense of belonging and  see your sensitivities as a strength 

I believe in a whole-person approach to therapy, so will address the mind, body, and soul connection using modalities like EMDR. It’s possible to live authentically, rediscover your strengths, experience peace, and know your true worth…and I’d love to partner with you on the journey to get there.

My goal is to help you identify and acknowledge the strength and resilience that is already inside of you. 

Therapy that’s tailored to you

I specialize in working with adolescent & adult women who are ready to break cycles of self-doubt and embrace who they were created to be.

My extensive training in the areas of anxiety, trauma, and eating disorders, along with my specializations in Christian Counseling and EMDR, allows me to put together a customized plan to help you reach your goals and ultimately thrive. You are a unique individual and the approach I use in sessions will be tailored to you and the goals you want to achieve.

Through our work together, you will be able to share your story in the presence of a safe and trustworthy therapist. Many people say this helps you feel less isolated and alone. I will assist you in challenging your internal messages, help you learn effective coping skills, and through EMDR therapy, guide you through processing the painful memories that keep you from reaching your goals and living a life of freedom.

MY GUIDING PRINCIPLES

Consistency

Growth

Modeling

Creativity

Communication

Authenticity

 

  • Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a form of therapy that focuses on healing traumatic or painful memories that are stored in the brain. EMDR identifies the “stuck” places in the brain and body and through bilateral stimulation (eye movements or tapping) assists in resolving the memories so that the past does not continue to impact your present.

  • Narrative therapy looks at the events in your life and how the story that forms impacts you currently. It assists in healing painful or challenging moments and allows you to discover your dreams, values, goals, and hope for the future. We look at your story through an attachment based lens, the dynamics of early relationships in life and how that impacts your sense of safety and security in life and in relationships today.

  • As Christian counselors, we are happy to bring this into session for those who desire it. While we as therapists are Christians, we do not place judgment on any one who differs in their beliefs and welcome clients from all backgrounds.

Therapy Approaches

My Training & Experience

    • MA from Regent University

    • LMHC in FL and LA

    • Certified EMDR therapist

    • DBT trained

    • Compassion Fatigue Educator and Therapist

    • Suicide risk assessment and prevention

    • Nationally Certified Counselor

    • Certified Clinical Mental Health Counselor

    • Sexual Abuse

    • Eating Disorders

    • Anxiety

    • Complex Trauma

    • PTSD

    • Life Transitions

    • Compassion Fatigue Educator and Therapist

You deserve to experience connection, healing, and freedom!

What’s in a name?

Why Wellspring?

Wellspring means “a bountiful source, one that never runs dry.” Our name stems from a story in the Bible of “the woman at the well.”  A woman, who was drawing water at the well, who we know was hurting, had been involved in unhealthy relationships and was ostracized by her community, met Jesus. Her wounds isolated her from other people, but they did not bother Jesus. He offered her “living water”, abundant Life, A wellspring. 

She connected with Jesus who showed her compassion and offered a safe connection to someone who saw her as innately valuable despite her past.

She then went back to her town, took the risk, and had the courage to share with others and her life was forever changed. 

At Wellspring Therapy Associates, you will experience connection, courage, and change when you step into the counseling room with one of our therapists. We want to be a life-giving source of care and support for you on your journey. 

Connection. Courage. Change.