Grief, Domestic Abuse, Anxiety, Depression, Stress / Mental Stress / Work Stress

Individual Counseling, Couples/Marriage Counseling

Online in Alabama

15 years in practice

Ages served: 18-65+

Accepted insurance & self-pay

Brenda accepts 22 insurers

Aetna

Aetna Medicare Advantage

Blue Cross Blue Shield

Cigna | Evernorth

Cigna | Evernorth - Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama | BCBS

Carelon

Compsych

Devoted Health | Medicare Advantage

Firefly Health Plan | Cigna PPO Network

First Health Network

HealthSpring | Medicare Advantage

JP Farley Corporation

Medica

Multi Plan PHCS

Optum Serve

Quest Behavioral Health

Tricare East | Out of Network Provider

UMR

United Healthcare | Optum

United Healthcare | Optum - Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

United Healthcare | Optum Medicare Advantage

Uprise EAP

SELF-PAY COSTS

Out-of-pocket session costs for clients who don’t have insurance or aren’t covered by their insurance for mental health services.

$220

first session

$160

subsequent sessions

About Brenda

Brenda Naftel is a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 15 years of experience. Brenda is passionate about helping young and older adults along their life journey. She has experience in anxiety, depression, domestic violence, couples, and grief.

Brenda completed her Master of Education (MEd) at Auburn Montgomery. She uses cognitive behavioral, mindfulness, and sometimes dialectical behavior techniques as the basis for most sessions.

Along life’s journey there are times we need someone to be there. Brenda would be honored if you would allow her to be with you on life’s challenging journey. She will be your sounding board and offer you coping techniques to help you along the way.

"As a woman with varied life experience, I understand the need to have a listening ear."

What clients say

These testimonials are from real clients who completed a satisfaction survey after their sessions and agreed to share their feedback. Results may vary.

I think Brenda is wonderful and so far I feel very encouraged and hopeful about getting better!

A Thriveworks Client, verified client of Brenda

Get to know Brenda

What types of clients do you work with best?

Teens up through geriatric.

What type of clients are you most excited to work with?

Any and all.

What’s one thing you wish all clients knew?

That you are enough.

Why did you choose to practice at Thriveworks?

The ability to work from home and flexibility with hours.

What inspires you?

My passion to help others.

What can clients expect in their first session with you?

Getting to know me and building an open relationship.

What do you want to accomplish with an individual in their first session?

Building a relationship.

What should clients know about you before scheduling a first counseling session?

I am available at night and on weekends.

What do you do for fun/on your time off?

I love watching college football.

Other areas of focus

SpecialitiesGrief, Domestic Abuse, Anxiety, Depression, Stress / Mental Stress / Work Stress, Coping Skills, Infidelity, Self Esteem, Addiction, Life Transition, Relationships, Domestic Violence, Dual Diagnosis, Gambling, Marital & Premarital, Seniors & Geriatric, Social Anxiety, Step-Family / Blended Family Issues, Alcohol Use, Substance Use, Family Conflict, Parenting, Divorce

ApproachesAny / Eclectic, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness-Based Therapy (MBCT), Person-Centered Therapy