Elizabeth Brennan, LMSW

Elizabeth Brennan, LMSW, is a Michigan-based therapist with eight years of clinical experience supporting people through a wide range of life challenges. She holds the LMSW credential - a Licensed Master Social Worker - and brings a background in social work and the arts to her approach. Originally from San Diego, she moved to Michigan in 2007 to complete undergraduate studies in Social Work and Fine Art, later relocating to Indiana in 2015 and finishing a master’s degree in 2017.

Her practice focuses on areas such as depression, anxiety, trauma and abuse, relationship and family concerns, substance use and dependence, neurodiverse family systems, body image, chronic pain and somatic disorders, and LGBTQ+ affirming care. She also works with issues related to parenting, grief, intimacy, eating and sleeping difficulties, attention differences, and occupational or career stress. Elizabeth integrates creativity with therapeutic methods to help clients explore identity, increase self-understanding, and build coping strategies for everyday life.

She emphasizes a respectful, collaborative stance that honors each person’s uniqueness and the courage it takes to seek change. Outside of clinical work she makes pottery and watercolor paintings, and enjoys cooking, gardening, fermenting kombucha and kimchi, tending succulents, and travel. Elizabeth is committed to walking alongside clients as they pursue greater well-being and fuller expression of themselves.

Therapeutic approaches for effective online care

Elizabeth integrates client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) into her online work. Client-centered therapy focuses on building a respectful, empathetic relationship where the client’s goals and values guide the process - this approach supports identity work, self-esteem, and relational concerns. CBT helps people identify and shift unhelpful thought and behavior patterns, making it useful for anxiety, depression, and many stress-related problems. DBT teaches practical skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, which can be especially helpful for intense emotions, relationship challenges, and coping with overwhelming situations.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Elizabeth collaborates with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting strategies over time so the work feels useful and relevant.

Online therapy with Elizabeth is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to access licensed professionals from home or other convenient locations, allowing clients to maintain continuity of care while balancing work, family, and other commitments.