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Ebony Brushbreaker

Ebony Brushbreaker

Therapist · Nevada

Supportive LCSW blending practical therapies

  • Mind body spirit focus
  • Practical coping skills
  • Money and life stress

About Ebony

Ebony Brushbreaker is an LCSW who blends practical, evidence-informed therapies to help people facing depression, grief, trauma, and issues around identity and self-worth. She uses clear, down-to-earth language to guide people through painful moments and toward daily coping skills. Ebony emphasizes the connection between mind, body, and spirit in her work.

With seven years as an LCSW and broader social work experience, she has supported people through loss, trauma, and identity-related concerns. Her background includes work in medical social work and long-term care settings, which shaped her approach to chronic illness, caregiving stress, and end-of-life adjustment.

Ebony draws from several therapeutic methods such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Attachment-Based ideas, Client-Centered techniques, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy. She focuses on practical steps - helping people notice unhelpful patterns, try new behaviors, and build skills for everyday life.

She also addresses related issues like abandonment, body image, communication struggles, isolation, midlife questions, and money and financial issues. Her work reflects cultural awareness and sensitivity to BIPOC experiences, informed by her own Indigenous heritage.

People who connect with her can expect straightforward conversation, tools to manage mood and stress, and attention to life circumstances like chronic health problems or caregiving roles. To start, the site matching process guides prospective clients to schedule according to therapist availability.

Online approaches rooted in skill building and values

Ebony uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help people clarify what matters to them and take small actions that match those values, even when feelings are difficult. ACT commonly helps with depression, anxiety, and motivation by combining mindfulness with practical steps. She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to identify unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors that change mood over time. CBT is often useful for managing low mood, worry, and patterns of negative thinking. Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what feels helpful, then tailor methods collaboratively. That way the plan fits the person instead of the other way around. Session logistics should be checked before booking because specific formats are not listed here. Confirm which online appointment types are offered and how scheduling works. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life - for example by removing travel time, allowing a shorter check-in on a break, or choosing an option that uses less bandwidth when needed. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises and homework to work well in remote formats so therapy still focuses on daily skills and values-based change.

Areas of focus

LGBTTrauma and abuseGriefSelf esteemDepression
AbandonmentBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSelf-loveSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist help with?

This therapist works with depression, grief, trauma and identity concerns including LGBT related issues, plus related struggles such as self-esteem, isolation, and money and financial issues.

What kind of therapy style can I expect?

The approach blends Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Attachment-Based ideas, Client-Centered methods, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy into practical, skill-focused work.

How much clinical experience does the therapist have?

She holds an LCSW and has seven years as a licensed clinical social worker, along with additional years of professional social work experience in medical and long-term care settings.

Where is the therapist licensed and located?

She is licensed as an LCSW in Nevada and practices from that region.

Which languages are services offered in?

Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.

What session formats are available?

Session formats are not specified here; please confirm the current options before booking so you know whether remote or other formats are offered.

How is cost handled for sessions?

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

How do I begin working with this therapist?

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

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