Elizabeth Brennan

Elizabeth Brennan is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) based in Michigan with eight years of clinical experience. She draws on a background in public mental health and community work to support people through difficult life chapters. Elizabeth aims to create a steady, nonjudgmental space where clients can talk about what matters most to them.

She has worked in direct care, assessment and diagnosis, case management, and therapy across a range of settings. That variety shaped a practical approach that blends talking, skill-building, and creative expression. Many people find her focus helpful for anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship struggles.

Elizabeth uses Trauma-Focused Therapy alongside Client-Centered methods to center the person’s experience. She also incorporates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy tools when they fit the goals in session. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is among the approaches she lists for trauma-related work.

Her style is patient and collaborative. Sessions emphasize understanding what led to current struggles, developing coping skills, and trying new ways of responding. Elizabeth often invites creative practices when they suit a client’s interests and goals.

Outside therapy she makes pottery and watercolor paintings, gardens, ferments kombucha and kimchi, and travels when she can. That creative side informs her work and how she encourages clients to reconnect with joy and self-expression.

How trauma-informed and practical approaches work online

Elizabeth uses Trauma-Focused Therapy to help people process distressing memories and reactions, often by gently working through the impact of past events and learning ways to reduce overwhelming symptoms. Client-Centered Therapy is a second core approach that centers the person's priorities and pace, offering acceptance and support while decisions about change are made together. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) provides clear, goal-oriented tools to identify unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors that reduce anxiety and lift mood.

Figuring out the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will ask about needs, goals, and what has or hasn’t helped before. Together they try methods that fit the person’s preferences and adjust as work progresses.

If you are considering online work, confirm the current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into busy days, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when that suits a schedule. They can also support continued work between in-person appointments and let people use therapeutic tools from wherever they are. Ask about session length, frequency, and any technical needs when you schedule so arrangements match your routine and goals.