- CBT techniques
- DBT skills
- Creative approaches
About Elizabeth
Elizabeth Brennan is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) practicing in Michigan with eight years of clinical experience. She has worked in public mental health in roles such as direct care, assessment and diagnosis, case management, and therapy. Her practice includes a wide range of concerns people bring, including depression, anxiety, trauma and abuse, relationship and family concerns, substance use, grief, and issues around identity and neurodiversity.
She uses clear, practical conversation in sessions. She draws on Client-Centered Therapy to keep discussions focused on what matters to the client. She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy techniques to help people learn new coping skills and change unhelpful patterns.
Elizabeth has experience supporting people with body image, chronic pain and somatic concerns, parenting stresses, blended family issues, and challenges linked to adoption and foster care. She also lists work with LGBT people, ADHD, bipolar mood concerns, and recovery from trauma among her areas of focus. Her background includes volunteer community art work and a foundation in social work and fine art from earlier studies.
Her style is practical and straightforward. She often brings creativity into sessions and may suggest expressive approaches alongside talking. Outside of clinical work she makes pottery, paints watercolors, gardens, and ferments foods, and she sometimes draws on creative practice in clinical conversations.
To begin, readers should use the site matching steps to see available online therapy options and schedule an initial appointment. Sessions are arranged through the platform process rather than direct contact from this profile.
Approaches used and what online sessions involve
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting so the client's concerns guide the work. It helps people clarify values, make choices, and feel understood while they talk through difficult situations.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behavior. It involves practical exercises and strategies to change patterns that contribute to anxiety, depression, or relationship stress.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches concrete skills for managing intense emotions and improving communication. It can be useful for stress, self-regulation, and relationship conflicts.
Finding the right mix of methods is collaborative. The therapist works with each person to decide whether listening-based work, CBT skill practice, DBT skills, or creative exercises are the best fit for current goals. That plan can change as progress is made and needs shift.
Confirm which session formats are offered before booking since the biography does not list specific formats. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. They also let people use approaches like skill practice, homework review, and creative prompts during or between appointments, while keeping the focus on practical steps for daily life.
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Experience
8+ years
Listed in
Michigan
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with a broad range of issues including depression, anxiety, trauma and abuse, relationship and family concerns, substance-related problems, grief, and identity-related matters.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
Her approach is practical and conversational, using client-centered discussion alongside skill-based methods like CBT and DBT to address coping and behavior change.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has eight years of experience in public mental health roles including direct care, assessment and diagnosis, case management, and therapy.
What are her credentials and location?
She holds an LMSW credential and practices in Michigan.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people living outside the United States work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for and what does cost look like?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time; exact pricing is provided during the platform sign-up process.
How do I begin a first session?
Use the site button for online therapy options, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule an initial appointment through the platform.
Online talk therapy is for adults and is not emergency care, mediation or legal advice. If you or a child are in danger, use the emergency numbers. Find someone else by name.