Brenda White, Brenda K White
LCMHC (Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor)
Bolingbrook, IL
Online only
Free initial consultation
About me
I am a counselor who helps individuals and families restore love, purpose, and value when emotional struggles begin to disrupt life and relationships.
I believe there are three important components to a healthy state of mind: love, purpose, and value. When one of these areas feels missing or disrupted, people often experience emotional distress, strained relationships, and a sense of feeling stuck. My work focuses on helping individuals reconnect with these areas so they can move forward with greater clarity and stability.
I work primarily with adults who are managing the pressures of everyday life while dealing with challenges such as depression, anxiety, anger, self esteem concerns, and relationship conflict. Many of the people I work with are hardworking individuals who are trying to balance responsibilities at work, within their families, and in their personal lives while quietly carrying emotional burdens.
My approach to counseling is strength based and solution focused. I use practical behavioral strategies that help clients gain insight, improve communication, regulate emotions, and develop healthier ways of responding to life’s challenges. Therapy is not only about understanding what is wrong; it is also about building the tools and perspective needed to create meaningful and lasting change.
I am passionate about helping individuals thrive and supporting families as they work toward healthier and more stable relationships. My goal is to provide a thoughtful, supportive environment where clients feel heard, respected, and encouraged as they move toward the life they want to build.
License
License(s)
Education
Wheaton College
Fees and insurance
Cost per session
$185 - $225Accepted payment methods
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Paypal
- Credit Card
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Accepted credit cards
- Visa
- Mastercard
- American Express
Specialties and clinical interests
- Anger Issues
- Anxiety
- Betrayal Trauma
- Depression
- Divorce & Separation
- Family Conflict
- Grief & Loss
- Life Coaching
- Parenting & Parent-Child Relationships
- Race-Based Traumatic Stress (RBTS)
- Relationships
- Self-Esteem
- Spirituality
- Stress/Stress Management
- Trauma & PTSD
- Women's Issues
Therapy types
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Mindfulness
- Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)
- Trauma-Informed Therapy
Community specialties
- Black
Faith-based specialties
- Christianity
Images and videos
Location
Essential Elements Counseling, PLLC
402 West Boughton Road
Suite STE A
Bolingbrook, IL 60440 US
Office is ADA Accessible
Licensed to see clients in
Years in practice
Service types
- Therapy / Counseling
Types of clients
- Adults (18+)
- Older Adults (65+)
- Individuals
- Couples
Languages
- English
Website and social media