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Catherine Brenen

LMSW · Michigan · Online sessions

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About Catherine Brenen

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

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Languages Spoken

  • English

Catherine Brenen is serving from:

Michigan

Years in practice

16 years

NPI number

  • 1982071585

License Details

MI LMSW 6801096367

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