- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship concerns
- Mindfulness and CBT
About Brent
Brent Hale is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in California with 33 years of professional experience. He helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship problems, and major life changes. Brent also focuses on issues such as communication problems, forgiveness, guilt and shame, isolation and loneliness, social anxiety, self-love, and questions about life purpose.
He uses a straightforward, person-centered style in sessions. Conversations focus on what feels most pressing and practical steps for the next week or month. Brent listens for patterns that keep people stuck and works on both thoughts and behaviors that get in the way of clearer choices.
He draws on cognitive behavioral techniques to identify unhelpful thinking and to test new ways of acting. Dialectical behavior ideas are used to help manage strong emotions and improve coping skills. He also uses client-centered approaches and motivational interviewing to help people find motivation and to set goals they actually want to pursue.
Sessions can include mindfulness practices that are brief and easy to use between meetings. Brent pairs short exercises with real-life application so skills can be practiced where they matter. His approach aims to be practical and grounded rather than theoretical.
Brent speaks English and Spanish. He practices in California and does not work with international clients. Before scheduling, confirm the current session formats offered so they fit your life and schedule.
How Brent’s approaches work for online sessions
Brent combines client-centered methods with cognitive behavioral therapy in online work. Client-centered therapy emphasizes understanding a person’s concerns and priorities, helping them name what matters most. Cognitive behavioral therapy looks at thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going and uses practical exercises to change them.He also uses elements of dialectical behavior therapy to teach skills for tolerating strong emotions and improving interpersonal effectiveness. Those skills are taught in bite-sized steps that can be practiced between sessions. Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the process; Brent collaborates with each person to decide what techniques fit their goals and preferences.
The exact online session formats are not listed here, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, or use shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. Discuss format preferences during the initial questionnaire and first session so practical arrangements match your day-to-day life.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
33+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he help with?
He helps with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship issues, and coping with life changes, plus related areas like guilt, loneliness, and life purpose.
How would he describe his therapeutic style?
He works in a direct, person-centered way that focuses on practical steps and clear goals. Sessions combine listening with concrete skill-building.
How much experience does he have?
Brent has 33 years of professional experience as a clinician in the field.
What credential does he hold and where does he practice?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in California and practices there.
Does he offer sessions in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Can people outside the U.S. work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and services. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.