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Publications/Professional Accomplishments:

Curriculum: “Programa de Prevenção Primária à Luz Da Bíblia”,  Mato Grosso, Brazil  (Substance Abuse Prevention program biblically based for Parents and Children)

Presentations: 

  • “Got ADD? Learn how to work with Scouts with Special Needs” for Boy Scouts of America, Leaders

  • “When Everything is a Battle”

  • “Social Emotional Development of Young Children, How They Play and Self-Regulate”

  • “Porque Incidir Os Pais No Nosso Trabalho?” Cuiabá, Brazil- “Why Parents are important in our work?”

  • “Entender às Suas Emoções Em Tempos Difíceis” Cuiabá, Brazil- “Understanding your Emotions during Difficult Times”

Inda Howard Brink, M.S. LMFT #35276

Inda understands that every family member has a unique perspective.  She observes how the family functions and she recognizes which tools to utilize to meet therapy goals. While a family may need to examine the past, Inda employs mindfulness techniques to keep everyone focused on the present and keeps them moving forward.

Raised in Brazil and the Bay Area, Inda is bilingual and bicultural.  She is a long-time San Jose resident, a spouse and parent herself of two college students. Inda enjoys traveling, reading, growing orchids, and participating in  5k and 10k races. 

Specialized training and areas of interest:

  • CBT - Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

  • DBT- Didactical Behavioral Therapy

  • Play Therapy

  • Children

  • Adolescents

  • Adults

  • Couples

  • Anxiety, Phobias and  Depression

Services provided:

  • Individual Therapy

  • Family Therapy

  • Parent Coaching

  • Couples Counseling

 

Cultural & Language Experience:

  • Fluent languages: English and Portuguese

  • Atendo também em Português.

  • Latino Cultures

Location of services offered:

  • In-Office

  • Telehealth