- Client-centered listening
- Creative expression encouraged
- Practical coping skills
About Elizabeth
Elizabeth Brennan is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) with eight years of clinical experience. She moved into mental health work after studying social work and fine art, and she brings a practical, down-to-earth approach to therapy. Elizabeth presents herself as a steady, patient guide for people ready to make changes in their lives.
She has worked across public mental health settings doing direct care, assessment and diagnosis, case management, and therapy. That background means she is comfortable with complex presentations and coordinated care tasks. She also spent time volunteering with a community arts nonprofit, and she often draws on creative practices in sessions.
Elizabeth helps people dealing with depression, anxiety, trauma and abuse, substance issues, and relationship and intimacy concerns. She also supports people coping with chronic pain, neurodiversity, body image struggles, sleep and eating problems, and stress-related conditions like compassion fatigue. Adoption and foster care is listed among her additional focus areas.
Her work blends client-centered listening with practical tools from cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy. She also uses mindfulness practices and eye movement desensitization and reprocessing when appropriate. Expect calm guidance, a nonjudgmental presence, and attention to creative ways of expressing difficult feelings.
Outside of therapy she makes pottery and watercolor paintings, gardens, ferments kombucha and kimchi, and tends succulents. That creative life informs how she engages with people and encourages self-expression in healing.
How these approaches translate to online therapy
Elizabeth commonly uses client-centered therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy in sessions. Client-centered therapy focuses on listening closely, reflecting what matters to the person, and supporting their own goals and values. Cognitive behavioral therapy offers practical exercises and thought-behavior tools to address worry, low mood, and unhelpful habits.She also uses dialectical behavior therapy techniques when helpful, teaching skills for managing strong emotions and improving interpersonal effectiveness. Each approach is presented in simple steps so clients can try tools between sessions and notice small changes over time.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to pick methods that match their needs, goals, and preferences. That choice can shift as therapy progresses and new priorities emerge.
If you are considering online therapy, confirm the current session options before booking. The practical advantages often include fitting sessions into a busy week, easier check-ins on stressful days, and being able to use breathing or grounding practices at home. Discussing format and scheduling during the intake helps align therapy with daily life and responsibilities.
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Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
8+ years
Credentials
Michigan
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Elizabeth focus on?
She works with depression, anxiety, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy problems, substance issues, and related challenges such as body image and chronic pain.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is patient and client-centered, combining listening with concrete skill-building from approaches like CBT and DBT and occasional creative exercises.
What is her professional background?
Elizabeth has eight years of clinical experience, including direct care, assessment and diagnosis, case management, and therapy in public mental health settings.
What credentials and region apply to this therapist?
She holds an LMSW, which stands for Licensed Master Social Worker, and practices in Michigan.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are session costs handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with this therapist?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.