- Eight years experience
- Creative approaches
- Client-centered care
About Elizabeth
Elizabeth Brennan is a Licensed Master Social Worker who brings eight years of clinical experience to her practice. She introduces herself with a calm, patient presence and focuses on helping people take the first steps toward change. Elizabeth emphasizes creativity and self-expression as part of the healing process.
She trained in social work and fine art and has worked in public mental health across a range of settings, including direct care, assessment, case management, and therapy. That background shaped a practical approach to common problems like anxiety, depression, and stress. She also has experience with substance dependence and trauma-related concerns.
Elizabeth helps people manage life changes, relationship difficulties, grief, and compassion fatigue. She also supports those navigating body image, eating and sleeping concerns, and chronic pain and illness. She names working with LGBT clients and people with neurodivergence among her focus areas.
Her style is patient and collaborative. Clients can expect someone who listens first, gently asks questions, and helps them identify small, manageable steps. She often uses creative methods alongside talking to help clients access insight and change patterns that cause distress.
Outside of sessions she makes pottery and watercolor art, cooks, gardens, and experiments with fermenting. That personal creativity informs how she encourages clients to try new ways of expressing and caring for themselves.
She trained in social work and fine art and has worked in public mental health across a range of settings, including direct care, assessment, case management, and therapy. That background shaped a practical approach to common problems like anxiety, depression, and stress. She also has experience with substance dependence and trauma-related concerns.
Elizabeth helps people manage life changes, relationship difficulties, grief, and compassion fatigue. She also supports those navigating body image, eating and sleeping concerns, and chronic pain and illness. She names working with LGBT clients and people with neurodivergence among her focus areas.
Her style is patient and collaborative. Clients can expect someone who listens first, gently asks questions, and helps them identify small, manageable steps. She often uses creative methods alongside talking to help clients access insight and change patterns that cause distress.
Outside of sessions she makes pottery and watercolor art, cooks, gardens, and experiments with fermenting. That personal creativity informs how she encourages clients to try new ways of expressing and caring for themselves.
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 different approaches translate to online care
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the person's experience and supports goals the client sets. It involves active listening, reflective questions, and helping people discover their own solutions. This approach is helpful for building self-worth, coping with life changes, and improving relationships.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, uses clear, practical steps to change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. It can help with anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and managing stress by teaching specific skills and short exercises to practice between sessions.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy, DBT, adds skills for managing intense emotions, improving distress tolerance, and strengthening interpersonal effectiveness. It is often useful for people who struggle with strong reactions or unstable moods.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss options and tailor methods to the client's goals, needs, and preferences. That decision happens together, and approaches can be combined or adjusted over time.
Confirm the therapist's current online session options before booking, as formats are not listed here. Online work can fit into busy lives by reducing travel time, easing scheduling, and allowing shorter check-ins when needed. It also makes it easier to continue care across appointments and to practice skills in everyday routines.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Elizabeth commonly address?
She works with anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, stress, grief, and relationship and intimacy-related issues. Additional focuses include ADHD, bipolar, addictions, body image, chronic pain and illness, and caregiver stress.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her approach is patient and collaborative with an emphasis on listening first. She combines client-centered work with structured strategies to help people make practical changes.
What is her clinical background and experience?
She holds a LMSW and has eight years of experience working in public mental health across direct care, assessment, case management, and therapy roles.
Where is she based and licensed?
She is located in Michigan and practices as a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW).
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She is not accepting international clients at this time.
How are sessions charged or billed?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are needed to begin therapy?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.