Catherine Brenen

Holistic Jungian therapist specializing in trauma and relationships

About

I am a licensed Clinical Social Worker, in Michigan with over 15 years of experience as a mental health provider. I serve clients by helping them address various stressors such as anxiety, drug use, depression, interpersonal relationships, trauma, health complications, as well as overall life challenges related to aging.
Respect, empathy, positive regard, as well as faith in God and people are foundational to the services I provide. My therapy style is warm and engaging. I don’t embrace judgment, fear-based tactics or condemning others. I believe in providing unconditional positive regard while helping you to move forward in pursuit of a high-quality life. My approach combines solution focused, client based, dialectical and cognitive-behavior therapy and can be psychodynamic. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and
I’m ready to support you through this process! I look forward to working with you!

Respectfully,

Catherine Brenen, LMSW

Years Experience: 16

Location: Michigan, United States

Accepting New Clients: No

Gender: Female

Accepting international clients: No

NPI Number: 1982071585

Credentials: MI LMSW 6801096367

Languages Spoken: English

Licenses: LMSW (Michigan) #6801096367 exp 2027-05-22

List of Specialties: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Relationship, Family, Depression, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Eating, Parenting, Anger, Self esteem, Career, Bipolar, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue, Black therapist, Therapist of color, Female therapist, Christian, Older, Non-religious, Conservative therapist

Where Can You Work With This Therapist: BetterHelp

Therapist of color: Yes

Communication options: Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging

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Catherine Brenen

Warm, practical mental health care

Anxiety and stress support
Trauma and addiction help
Family and relationship work

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About

Catherine Brenen is a Michigan-licensed clinical social worker with 16 years of experience helping people navigate a wide range of life challenges. She works with individuals facing stress, anxiety, substance use concerns, depression, relationship and family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, parenting difficulties, anger management, self-esteem struggles, career stress, bipolar disorder, and the effects of life transitions and compassion fatigue.

Her practice is grounded in respect, empathy, and positive regard, and she openly names faith in God and confidence in people as foundational to her work. Her therapeutic manner is warm and engaging, and she does not use judgment, fear-based tactics, or condemnation; instead she offers unconditional positive regard while supporting clients to move toward a higher quality of life.

Catherine blends solution-focused and client-centered techniques with dialectical and cognitive-behavioral strategies, and her work can also draw on psychodynamic ideas when appropriate. She individualizes the dialogue and treatment plan to meet each client’s unique needs, and she welcomes the courage it can take to begin therapy and stands ready to support clients through that process.

She is a Michigan-licensed clinical social worker, holding an MI Licensed Master’s Social Worker credential. Catherine looks forward to working with people who are ready to make meaningful changes and find healthier ways forward.

Location: Michigan, United States

Years Experience: 16

Gender: Female

Languages Spoken: English

Therapist of Color: Yes

Communication Options: Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging

Specialties

Primary area of focus: Addictions, Depression, Family, Relationship, Relationship, Stress, Anxiety

Other areas of experience: Aging and geriatric issues, Anger, Antisocial personality, Attachment issues, Avoidant personality, Bipolar, Blended family issues, Career, Caregiver issues and stress, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Compassion fatigue, Control issues, Coping with life changes, Dependent personality, Dissociation, Divorce, Eating, Family of origin issues, Forgiveness, Grief, Hospice and end-of-life counseling, Infidelity, Intellectual disability, Intimacy-related issues, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders, Multicultural concerns, Parenting, Personality disorders, Post-traumatic stress, Postpartum depression, Pregnancy, Prejudice and discrimination, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self esteem, Self-love, Separation, Smoking, Social anxiety and phobia, Trauma and abuse, Vaping, Women’s issues, Young adult issues

Therapeutic approach: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy

Ready To Start Your Journey?

Therapist Available Through: BetterHelp

Currently Accepting New Clients: No

Accepting International Clients: No

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Credentials & Verification

Credentials: MI LMSW 6801096367
NPI Number: 1982071585
License: LMSW (Michigan) #6801096367 exp 2027-05-22

Is Online Therapy the Right Step Toward Better Mental Health?

Many people wonder whether working with a therapist remotely can actually help. For everyday concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, or adjusting to life changes, online therapy has been found to be as effective as traditional in-person sessions for most common issues. A major benefit is flexibility. Clients can choose the mode of contact that best fits their life and comfort level – video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or in-app messaging – making it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule. Therapists who provide online care are licensed professionals, and if a client feels a different fit would be better they can switch to another provider. For many people seeking help with common mental health or life concerns, online therapy offers an accessible and effective option to begin making progress.

How much experience does Catherine Brenen have?

Catherine Brenen has 16 years of experience in providing therapy services.

Is Catherine Brenen a licensed therapist?

Yes, Catherine Brenen is licensed in Michigan as a clinical social worker and holds an MI LMSW credential (MI LMSW 6801096367).

In which languages does Catherine Brenen provide therapy?

Catherine Brenen provides therapy in English.

Where is Catherine Brenen located?

Catherine Brenen is located in Michigan.

How can I work with Catherine Brenen as my therapist?

You can work with Catherine Brenen through Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging.

How much does therapy with Catherine Brenen cost?

The cost of therapy can vary based 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 pricing and details, click the ‘Start Therapy’ button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started is straightforward: click the ‘Start Therapy’ button and complete a brief questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may occur by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

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