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Dr. Brenda Kemp

Dr. Brenda Kemp, LPC

Therapist · Georgia · 16+ years of experience

Compassionate, practical counseling for life transitions

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At a glance

Listed location
Georgia
Experience
16+ years
Credentials
LPC
Languages
English
License (Georgia)
LPC · No. LPC005319
NPI
1356842074

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  • 16 years experience
  • Focus on aging concerns
  • Action oriented

About Brenda

Dr. Brenda Kemp is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Georgia with 16 years of clinical experience. She helps people navigate stress, anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, and major life transitions. Her work also addresses grief, caregiver strain, aging and geriatric issues, and concerns tied to trauma and substance use.

Her style is warm and straightforward. She listens without judgment and works with each person to find practical steps forward. Sessions focus on what a person wants to change and on small, doable actions that build momentum.

Dr. Kemp uses a mix of well-known approaches rather than a single method. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to reframe unhelpful thoughts and on Client-Centered Therapy to keep the conversation grounded in the client’s goals. Narrative Therapy and Emotionally-Focused ideas also shape how she helps people tell their story and repair important connections.

She has worked with many themes over the years, including adoption and foster care concerns, attachment issues, intimacy and communication problems, and end-of-life or hospice-related stress. That breadth helps when challenges overlap, such as grief combined with changes in caregiving roles.

People who come to her can expect a collaborative plan. She helps define goals, track small changes, and adjust the approach as needed. To start, readers are asked to use the platform’s matching process and schedule according to the therapist’s availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issues

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTTrauma and abuseAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesDepressionCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesBlended family issuesCancerCaregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsDivorce and separationDomestic violenceFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMulticultural concernsPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSexual assault and abuseWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Narrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

16+ years

Credentials

Georgia

Languages

English

Approaches used online and how they help

Dr. Kemp often uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in her work. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying values and taking meaningful action even when hard feelings are present, which can help with grief, caregiver stress, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and offers practical tools for reducing anxiety and depression.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals and preferences, try methods that fit those aims, and adjust the plan as progress or new needs emerge. This helps tailor sessions to what works for the individual rather than assuming one method will suit everyone.

The practical benefits of online work include easier fitting of sessions into a busy week and quicker check-ins when life feels hectic. Because session formats are not specified here, readers should confirm current session options before booking. The overall aim is to make therapy doable within everyday life while focusing on the problems that matter most.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, addictions, trauma, caregiver stress, and aging and geriatric issues among other concerns.

How would you describe her therapy style?

Her style is supportive, engaging, and authentic. She listens closely and helps people set practical goals and steps they can try between sessions.

What is her professional background?

She has 16 years of experience as a psychotherapist working with a wide range of emotional and relationship issues.

What credentials and region are listed?

She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Georgia.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Are international clients accepted?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How is payment or cost handled?

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

What are the steps to begin working together?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.

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