Elizabeth helped me immensely with feeling more comfortable in my own skin and is a fantastic guide to the world of transitioning. I'd highly recommend if you're having questions about gender identity and/or sexual orientation. Elizabeth has also taught me some solid skills to help mitigate depressive moods which have made day-to-day life more manageable.
Elizabeth Brennan, LMSW
Experienced mental health professional
Provides online counseling through BetterHelp
At a glance
Elizabeth is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.
- 5.0 stars
- Clients are very satisfied with Elizabeth. View 28 reviews
- Speaks English
- Offers Telehealth visits
- Licensed in Michigan
Recent reviews
Elizabeth is incredibly kind, caring, and thoughtful in her responses. I always felt heard and understood after our sessions, while also leaving them with a new perspective/learning. She has helped me immensely! I highly recommend her!
More about Elizabeth
- 7 years' experience
- Female
- LMSW
Welcome! My name is Elizabeth and I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I have worked in public mental health for 10 years in a wide range of therapeutic settings including: direct care, assessment and diagnosis, case management and therapy. I also volunteered with a non-profit doing art and community development from 2011 to 2015.
Originally from San Diego, I moved to Michigan in 2007 to complete my undergrad in Social Work and Fine Art. I moved to Indiana in 2015 and completed my masters in 2017.
My areas of specialty include but are not limited to: depression, anxiety, neuro atypical family systems support, relationship challenges, substance abuse and dependency, post traumatic stress disorder, obsessive compulsive disorder, body image, chronic pain, somatic disorders, LGBTQ+ population, and intellectual, developmental, and learning disabilities support.
Therapy can be quite difficult, having a safe environment to talk about and process life's difficulties is so very important. It takes courage to seek a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards change. If you are ready to take that step I'm here to support and empower you. You can expect me to patiently walk with you through whatever difficulties you are facing and help you learn more about yourself, respect your uniqueness, and invest in your emotional well-being. I will hold space for you. I believe in the power of creativity to help us heal and grow and I am delighted to support you in being wildly self-expressed, joyful and connected to your deepest self.
Outside of my work as a therapist, I create pottery and watercolor paintings. I also enjoy cooking, gardening, fermenting kombucha and kimchi, tending to my succulents, and traveling.
I am excited to work with you to help you experience the greatest things that life has to offer you.
Let us work together to make it happen!
Thank you,
Elizabeth
Specialties
LGBT
Trauma and abuse
Self esteem
Coping with life changes
Compassion fatigue
Stress
Anxiety
Addictions
Relationship issues
Family conflicts
Grief
Intimacy-related issues
Eating disorders
Sleeping disorders
Parenting issues
Anger management
Career difficulties
Bipolar disorder
Depression
Coaching
ADHD
Adoption and foster care
Autism and Asperger Syndrome
BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture
Blended family issues
Body image
Caregiver issues and stress
Chronic pain, illness, and disability
Co-morbidity
Codependency
Commitment issues
Communication problems
Control issues
Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
Dependent personality
Dissociation
Drug and alcohol addiction
Eating and food-related issues
Emptiness
Family of origin issues
Fatherhood issues
Fertility issues
First responder issues
Forgiveness
Gender dysphoria
Guilt and shame
Hoarding
Immigration issues
Impulsivity
Infidelity
Intellectual disability
Isolation / loneliness
Jealousy
Life purpose
Midlife crisis
Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
Mood disorders
Multicultural concerns
Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Phobias
Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
Postpartum depression
Post-traumatic stress
Pregnancy and childbirth
Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Self-harm
Self-love
Sexual assault and abuse
Sexual dysfunction
Sexuality
Social anxiety and phobia
Traumatic brain injury
Women's issues
Workplace issues
Treatment Approaches
- 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
Licenses
Elizabeth Brennan's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1033515309.
- LMSW · Michigan · 6801110805 · Expires August 2025
About online counseling
- Affordable.
- Pay a low flat fee.
- Convenient.
- Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
- Available now.
- There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.
Online counseling, also known as teletherapy, is a method of delivering mental health services through digital means such as video conferencing, phone calls, or messaging platforms. It can be an ideal option for individuals who have difficulty accessing traditional therapy due to geographical distance, time constraints, or personal preferences like privacy and comfort. Many people find it easier to open up from the familiarity of their own space.
Teletherapy has been found to be highly effective, with studies showing that it can produce similar outcomes to in-person therapy, particularly for issues like anxiety, depression, and PTSD. The flexibility and accessibility it offers make it a valuable alternative to conventional therapy settings.
Reviews for Elizabeth Brennan
All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.
Overall rating:
Elizabeth helped me immensely with feeling more comfortable in my own skin and is a fantastic guide to the world of transitioning. I'd highly recommend if you're having questions about gender identity and/or sexual orientation. Elizabeth has also taught me some solid skills to help mitigate depressive moods which have made day-to-day life more manageable.
Elizabeth is incredibly kind, caring, and thoughtful in her responses. I always felt heard and understood after our sessions, while also leaving them with a new perspective/learning. She has helped me immensely! I highly recommend her!
She has been so helpful and realistic too. I appreciate suggested ways to better myself that are not so complex and overwhelming.
Extremely nice lady, very easy to talk to and has wonderful advice
Amazing listener!!
Its close to a year since I began talking with Elizabeth and what a year has been, she has been the first therapist to help me figure out my mental disorders and finally take charge of them. She makes me feel validated and confident. She truly is an amazing therapist and person. She promotes a judgment free zone and is open to a variety of treatment options and solutions.
Elizabeth does a great job of reaching out, connecting, and offering valuable life tools that we can all use!
Always great
So helpful and motivating hearing from her each and everytime
Elizabeth is caring and thoughtful. She has helped me overcome do much, and I look forward to continuing therapy with her.
I am completely new to therapy and she makes me feel completely comfortable and grounded when we broach rough waters. Couldn’t recommend more!
Keeps me motivated!
Love her!
She has been the best therapist I've ever had.
she’s super great.
I have been seeing Elizabeth for almost two months now and I’ve purposely waited to submit a review to test the waters. I can honestly say Elizabeth has been a tremendous help in guiding me through my mental health journey. She actually listens and is very knowledgeable in her field! I highly recommend her to anyone seeking guidance, help with past trauma experiences, or even mental illness. In my own personal journey I did elect to go to an inpatient setting for additional psychiatric evaluation, and she was able to provide me with proper guidance upon going in and my departure from leaving the facility. I haven’t felt lost in anyway throughout this journey as she has been able to provide so many resources to help me with understanding my diagnosis and navigating through life with said diagnosis. Be willing to be open, I know it isn’t always easy, but Elizabeth is so down to earth and so easy to talk to!! She listens and understands, and ultimately just wants the best for you. If I could give her ten stars I would
I was fortunate to be matched with Elizabeth Brennan on BetterHelp. She is genuine, kind, positive, compassionate, understanding, thorough, has a great sense of humor, she really cares, and she will help you with anything and everything. I wasn’t sure if I would open up to a therapist quite like I have with Elizabeth. She really provides a safe place to share.
I just started seeing Elizabeth & right away she made me feel comfortable. I’m usually very quiet & guarded but with her I feel like I can talk about anything & everything. She really tried to get to know me & understand me which is something I truly appreciate. I would highly recommend her!
Elizabeth is extremely passionate about what she does. She is here to help.
Elizabeth takes her role as a helper very seriously. She is a living example of the importance of a positive mindset. I feel supported and able to talk to her about anything, and I know I will always receive a timely response when I reach out to her.
I've only had a few sessions with her but she has quickly made me feel comfortable talking. She is very kind and supportive and has a way with framing things around growth and positivity. I have had other therapists and never felt so welcome and able to freely communicate without judgment.
Finally a therapist that actually cares
Elizabeth is a great asset for anyone’s mental health. Two thumbs up.
Elizabeth is a great therapist who listens and gives her clients skills to cope with every day life!
Elizabeth is incredibly helpful. I have seen a few counselors over the course of years and no one has helped me process trauma like she has. I’m so grateful to have connected with Elizabeth!
Elizabeth is kind, supportive, and offers interventions such as tapping and rapid eye movement to improve the effects of talk therapy. Highly recommend working with her.
Elizabeth has been very thorough and understanding!
Elizabeth gets straight to it! Cool and effective makes the process easy!!
Frequently asked questions
Does Elizabeth Brennan offer telehealth visits?
Yes. Elizabeth Brennan works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.
What language(s) does Elizabeth Brennan speak?
Elizabeth Brennan speaks English.
How many years of experience does Elizabeth Brennan have?
Elizabeth Brennan has 7 years of experience.
Where is Elizabeth Brennan licensed to practice?
Elizabeth Brennan is licensed to practice in Michigan.
Does Elizabeth Brennan accept clients outside of the United States?
No, Elizabeth Brennan does not accept clients outside of the United States.
Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?
Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."
What treatment approaches does Elizabeth Brennan offer?
Elizabeth Brennan offers clients 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, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.
How can I communicate with Elizabeth Brennan?
Elizabeth Brennan can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.
How do I get started with Elizabeth Brennan?
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