Elizabeth Brennan, LMSW
LMSW offering compassionate, client-centered care
- LGBTQ affirming care
- Trauma informed support
- Creative healing focus
About Elizabeth Brennan
Elizabeth Brennan is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) practicing in Michigan with eight years of experience working across public mental health settings. She has provided direct care, conducted assessments and diagnoses, managed cases, and offered individual therapy while also contributing to community arts and development through nonprofit volunteer work. Her training includes undergraduate studies in Social Work and Fine Art and graduate-level social work education completed in 2017.
Elizabeth works with a broad range of concerns, including depression, anxiety, trauma and post-traumatic stress, substance use and dependency, obsessive-compulsive patterns, body image and eating concerns, chronic pain and somatic conditions, relationship and family challenges, and neurodiverse or atypical family systems. She also supports LGBTQ clients and individuals with intellectual, developmental, or learning differences. Her practice attends to life transitions, parenting and blended-family dynamics, grief, stress and compassion fatigue, and intimacy-related matters.
Her approach blends evidence-based techniques with a client-centered stance that values each person’s uniqueness and creative strengths. Clients can expect patient, collaborative guidance aimed at increasing self-awareness, building coping skills, and fostering more fulfilling connections and daily functioning. Outside of clinical work, Elizabeth creates pottery and watercolor paintings and enjoys cooking, gardening, fermenting kombucha and kimchi, tending succulents, and travel. She brings an appreciation for creativity and self-expression to her therapeutic work and welcomes clients ready to pursue change and growth.
Elizabeth works with a broad range of concerns, including depression, anxiety, trauma and post-traumatic stress, substance use and dependency, obsessive-compulsive patterns, body image and eating concerns, chronic pain and somatic conditions, relationship and family challenges, and neurodiverse or atypical family systems. She also supports LGBTQ clients and individuals with intellectual, developmental, or learning differences. Her practice attends to life transitions, parenting and blended-family dynamics, grief, stress and compassion fatigue, and intimacy-related matters.
Her approach blends evidence-based techniques with a client-centered stance that values each person’s uniqueness and creative strengths. Clients can expect patient, collaborative guidance aimed at increasing self-awareness, building coping skills, and fostering more fulfilling connections and daily functioning. Outside of clinical work, Elizabeth creates pottery and watercolor paintings and enjoys cooking, gardening, fermenting kombucha and kimchi, tending succulents, and travel. She brings an appreciation for creativity and self-expression to her therapeutic work and welcomes clients ready to pursue change and growth.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
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 Approach
Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Somatic Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Elizabeth Brennan have?
Elizabeth Brennan has eight years of experience in mental health practice.
Is Elizabeth Brennan a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds an LMSW, which stands for Licensed Master Social Worker. Her license is listed as MI LMSW 6801110805.
In which languages does Elizabeth Brennan provide therapy?
She provides therapy in English.
Where is Elizabeth Brennan located?
Elizabeth Brennan is located in Michigan.
How can I work with Elizabeth Brennan as my therapist?
You can work with Elizabeth Brennan through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Elizabeth Brennan work with international clients?
Elizabeth Brennan does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Elizabeth Brennan cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Approaches That Guide Online Therapy
Elizabeth integrates client-centered therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy to support clients in online sessions. Client-centered therapy emphasizes a respectful, nonjudgmental relationship where the therapist listens deeply and helps clients explore their values, goals, and personal strengths - a good fit for those seeking empathetic support and self-discovery. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, offering practical tools for anxiety, depression, and stress-related difficulties.She also draws on dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) skills when needed, which teach emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and improved interpersonal effectiveness - especially helpful for intense emotions or relationship challenges. Choosing the right approach is part of the collaborative process; Elizabeth works with each client to determine which methods align with their needs, goals, and preferences and adapts the plan as progress unfolds.
Online therapy with a licensed professional offers flexibility and accessibility. Clients can connect by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, making it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life transitions, and access ongoing support from different locations. This variety of formats allows the therapeutic work to be shaped around practical needs while preserving the core relational elements of therapy.