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Brennan Fitzgerald

Compassionate, practical therapy for life transitions

LPCC California

Experience
11 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Career
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages
English

About Brennan

Brennan Fitzgerald is a licensed professional counselor (LPCC) in California with 11 years of clinical experience supporting people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, career challenges, and ADHD-related concerns.

Background and approach

She blends practical strategies with supportive listening to help clients identify patterns that get in the way of daily functioning and overall well-being. Brennan emphasizes a collaborative, nonjudgmental atmosphere where clients can name difficult thoughts and feelings and explore concrete steps toward change.

Her work often integrates cognitive-behavioral techniques to shift unhelpful thinking, mindfulness practices to increase present-moment awareness, and client-centered approaches to ensure each person’s values and goals guide the process. She also brings coaching skills for those navigating professional transitions or executive-level decisions.

Clients looking for a therapist who balances evidence-informed tools with empathetic support will find Brennan’s style grounded and practical. She frames progress as a series of achievable steps and partners with clients to build skills that fit their daily lives and ambitions.

How Brennan’s Approaches Translate to Online Care



Brennan frequently uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients identify unhelpful thoughts and develop practical skills for managing anxiety, stress, and work-related challenges. She also integrates Client-Centered Therapy, focusing on creating an accepting, empathetic space where the client’s values and goals guide the work. These approaches are presented in plain, actionable terms so clients can apply techniques between sessions and measure progress over time.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process, and Brennan emphasizes collaboration when deciding which methods to use. She works with each person to weigh goals, personal preferences, and the nature of the difficulty at hand, adjusting techniques as needed to better fit the client’s needs.

Online therapy with Brennan is available through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for busy schedules and different comfort levels with communication. These options make it easier to maintain consistent appointments while balancing work, family, and other commitments, and they allow the therapeutic work to continue from wherever the client is located in California.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Brennan commonly address?
Brennan works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, career difficulties, executive and professional coaching, and ADHD-related issues, with additional focus on young adult concerns.
What therapeutic style can I expect in sessions?
She uses a collaborative, client-centered approach combined with cognitive-behavioral techniques, mindfulness practices, and motivational interviewing to tailor interventions to each person’s needs.
How much clinical experience does Brennan have?
She has 11 years of professional work experience helping people navigate a range of emotional and career-related challenges.
What are her credentials and where is she licensed?
Brennan holds the LPCC credential and is licensed in California as CA LPCC 3920.
Does she offer services in languages other than English?
Sessions are provided in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats are available for working together?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different communication preferences.
How is pricing determined for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working with her?
Prospective clients should select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseCareer difficultiesCoachingADHD

Additional focus areas

Young adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational Interviewing

Experience

11+ years

Licensed

California

Languages

English