- Client-centered approach
- Mindfulness and CBT
- Trauma informed care
About Elizabeth
Elizabeth Brennan is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) who brings eight years of clinical experience to her practice. She moved into social work after completing undergraduate studies in Social Work and Fine Art, and later earned a master’s degree. Elizabeth practices in Michigan and offers a calm, patient presence for people facing hard moments.
She has worked in public mental health across many roles, including direct care, assessment, case management, and therapy. That background shaped a practical approach to everyday struggles. Elizabeth draws on creativity and everyday tools to help people understand themselves and cope with stressors.
Clients can expect a therapist who listens without rushing and who values each person’s uniqueness. Elizabeth emphasizes emotional well-being and supports people as they explore what matters to them. She aims to help people build skills, gain insight, and find more satisfaction in daily life.
Her clinical interests include anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, bipolar disorder, grief, relationship concerns, and challenges related to neurodiversity and parenting. She also works with issues like body image, chronic pain, eating and sleeping concerns, and compassion fatigue.
Elizabeth blends client-centered therapy with cognitive behavioral techniques, mindfulness practices, dialectical behavior skills, and EMDR where appropriate. Outside of therapy she makes pottery, paints, gardens, cooks, and enjoys fermenting kombucha and kimchi.
She has worked in public mental health across many roles, including direct care, assessment, case management, and therapy. That background shaped a practical approach to everyday struggles. Elizabeth draws on creativity and everyday tools to help people understand themselves and cope with stressors.
Clients can expect a therapist who listens without rushing and who values each person’s uniqueness. Elizabeth emphasizes emotional well-being and supports people as they explore what matters to them. She aims to help people build skills, gain insight, and find more satisfaction in daily life.
Her clinical interests include anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, bipolar disorder, grief, relationship concerns, and challenges related to neurodiversity and parenting. She also works with issues like body image, chronic pain, eating and sleeping concerns, and compassion fatigue.
Elizabeth blends client-centered therapy with cognitive behavioral techniques, mindfulness practices, dialectical behavior skills, and EMDR where appropriate. Outside of therapy she makes pottery, paints, gardens, cooks, and enjoys fermenting kombucha and kimchi.
Areas of expertise
Also works with
Stress, AnxietyAddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCoachingADHD
Additional focus areas
Adoption and foster careAutism and Asperger SyndromeBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDissociationDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHoardingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryWomen's issuesWorkplace issues
Therapeutic approaches
Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy
Experience
8+ years
Credentials
Michigan
Languages
English
How therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and building trust. The therapist centers your goals and follows your pace, helping you name what matters and decide what to try next. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, involves identifying thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going and testing practical strategies to change them. It is useful for anxiety, depression, and stress-related issues.Finding the right approach is part of the process. Elizabeth will work collaboratively to figure out which methods fit your needs, goals, and preferences. That could mean combining listening-focused practice with skill-building from CBT or adding mindfulness exercises to manage stress. You and the therapist plan next steps together and adjust the approach over time.
The therapist’s biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Many people find online work helps fit therapy into busy days, makes scheduling quicker, and allows shorter check-ins when that is helpful. Online sessions can also make it easier to practice skills between meetings and bring in real-life examples from daily routines. Licensed professionals aim to help clients use therapy in ways that fit into their everyday lives.
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does this therapist help with?
Elizabeth works with a wide range of concerns including anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, bipolar disorder, grief, relationship issues, and challenges linked to neurodiversity and parenting.
How would you describe the therapy style here?
The approach is patient and client-centered, combining listening with practical strategies from cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, EMDR, and mindfulness practices.
What is Elizabeth's professional background?
She has eight years of experience working in public mental health in roles such as direct care, assessment, case management, and therapy, plus volunteer work in community art projects.
Where is the therapist located and what credential do they hold?
Elizabeth practices in Michigan and holds an LMSW, which stands for Licensed Master Social Worker.
Can I work with this therapist in a language other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with this therapist?
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