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Elizabeth Brennan

Compassionate clinical social worker blending creativity and evidence-based care

LMSW Michigan

Experience
8 years in practice
Focus areas
LGBT, Trauma and abuse, Self esteem
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages
English

About Elizabeth

Elizabeth Brennan is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) practicing in Michigan with eight years of clinical experience.

Background and approach

She began her professional path in public mental health across a range of roles including direct care, assessment, case management, and therapy, and she brings that breadth of background to her current practice. Her work integrates creative interests developed during earlier community art and development volunteer projects alongside clinical skills honed through graduate training.

Elizabeth uses evidence-informed approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), EMDR, mindfulness practices, and a client-centered stance to support people navigating depression, anxiety, trauma and abuse, addictions, and relationship and intimacy challenges.

She also focuses on issues including body image, chronic pain and somatic concerns, neurodiversity-related family supports, LGBT-related matters, grief, parenting stress, and attention-related concerns. Clients can expect a patient, respectful presence that emphasizes self-understanding, creativity, and practical tools for coping and growth.

Outside of therapy Elizabeth enjoys pottery, watercolor, cooking, gardening and fermentation projects, and she often draws on creative expression as a complementary part of healing and self-exploration.

Online Work Integrating Skills and Mindfulness

Elizabeth commonly draws from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy to structure online work. CBT focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and is often applied to anxiety, depression, stress, and many everyday coping challenges. DBT provides skills in emotion regulation, distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness, and mindfulness to help manage intense emotions and improve relationships.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with clients to explore goals, preferences, and the issues they bring, then adapt methods and pace so the plan feels workable and relevant to each person’s needs.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to enhance accessibility and fit varied schedules. These formats can make it easier to practice skills between meetings and to access consistent support from a licensed professional without travel, helping clients integrate therapeutic tools into daily life.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Elizabeth work with?
She supports people facing anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, stress, grief, relationship and intimacy-related issues, body image, chronic pain, ADHD, and a range of other concerns listed in her specialties.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is client-centered and compassionate, blending practical skills with creativity and mindfulness to help clients explore goals and learn coping strategies.
What is her professional background and experience?
She has eight years of experience working in public mental health with roles in direct care, assessment, case management, and therapy, along with volunteer community art work.
What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?
Elizabeth holds the LMSW credential with license number MI LMSW 6801110805 and practices in Michigan.
Does she offer services in any languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English, and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available for working with her?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to provide flexible options for clients.
How are fees and subscription handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are required to begin therapy with her?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to her availability.

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

Licensed

Michigan

Languages

English