It is an honor to work with people as a Therapist. Every person in therapy should be made: 1) to feel understood; 2) to feel appreciated; 3) to be given the benefit of the doubt; 4) to be treated as an equal; 5) to be treated respectfully; 6) to have the freedom to decide. My primary goal as a counselor is to allow you to express your thoughts and feelings so that you can gain a greater understanding of yourself and situation. As a result you will gain insight into what you want to change and how to change it. In addition to exploring feelings and thoughts, I will suggest things that may help. Some of the struggles I help people through include anger, depression, anxiety, grief, codependency, relationship and spiritual issues.
I have a M.S. in Family Therapy and have been practicing as a Licensed Marital and Family Therapist for 11 years. Although I am a Marital and Family Therapist, I also work with individuals. The primary models of therapy I use are Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) and Bowen's Differentiation of self. CBT helps to identify ways to think more accurately which can greatly reduce anxiety, depression and other symptoms. Bowen's Differentiation of self helps one to develop a healthy sense of self apart from others and healthy relationships. Another emphasis of mine to to help people become healthy emotionally, mentally and physically. I have found that people improve as they work in these areas.
Your time is very important, so we should spend it on the issues that are most important to you. We will set goals and work on them together. I would love the opportunity to work with you.
Additional areas of focus: Intimacy-related issues, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Coping with life changes, ADHD
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These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Brent Ferris. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
Brent has always been prompt to reply and very helpful.
Written on Apr 26, 2020 after therapy with Brent for 11 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd
I highly appreciate Brent . He has stayed with me through my issues an has made time for me to message on talk to on a daily basis. I would fully recommend him to any one that have issues that need to be work on. Thank you Bret
Written on Aug 27, 2019 after therapy with Brent for 2 weeks
I really enjoy my interactions with Brent Ferris. I’m normally more comfortable with female counselors, but after having not matched well with a few on this site I decided to give Brent a shot. He’s very attentive, l and I feel like we are on the same team tackling my mental health issues together. He provides actionable recommendations without being formulaic and responds with empathy. I highly recommend Brent. He has figured out how to use this type of therapy medium very effectively.
Written on May 12, 2019 after therapy with Brent for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and intimacy-related issues