Michael Brennan, LCSW
Helping people find meaning and resilience
- Anxiety and stress support
- Grief and life transitions
- Relationship and attachment work
About Michael Brennan
Michael Brennan is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who helps people bring greater meaning, clarity, and integrity to their lives. He approaches therapy as a collaborative process focused on reconnecting clients with what matters most, supporting movement toward a life that feels more aligned with personal values. He holds a belief that meaning can be found in both joy and suffering, and he offers steady, compassionate presence to attend to the full range of human experience.
In sessions he makes space for grief, anxiety, fear, uncertainty, and change while also cultivating strength, growth, and the quieter forms of resilience that arise when someone becomes more connected to themselves. He works with adults and young adults facing anxiety, major life transitions, loss, depression, trauma, and questions of identity or purpose, and he supports people in recovery, Veterans, creatives who feel stuck, and those navigating spiritual shifts.
Michael pays close attention to people who have been harmed by psychiatric or psychotherapy systems, listening without dismissal and taking grievances seriously. His therapeutic style is grounded, relational, and conversational, with an emphasis on real-time presence, co-regulation, mind-body awareness, and here-and-now work. He values the therapeutic relationship as central to change and attends to power dynamics and systemic factors that shape a person’s experience.
Practical care matters to him - he strives to offer an attentive hour rather than a rushed appointment, acknowledges that sessions may occasionally run a few minutes behind, and is open to discussing timing and structure so the work can unfold with respect and integrity.
In sessions he makes space for grief, anxiety, fear, uncertainty, and change while also cultivating strength, growth, and the quieter forms of resilience that arise when someone becomes more connected to themselves. He works with adults and young adults facing anxiety, major life transitions, loss, depression, trauma, and questions of identity or purpose, and he supports people in recovery, Veterans, creatives who feel stuck, and those navigating spiritual shifts.
Michael pays close attention to people who have been harmed by psychiatric or psychotherapy systems, listening without dismissal and taking grievances seriously. His therapeutic style is grounded, relational, and conversational, with an emphasis on real-time presence, co-regulation, mind-body awareness, and here-and-now work. He values the therapeutic relationship as central to change and attends to power dynamics and systemic factors that shape a person’s experience.
Practical care matters to him - he strives to offer an attentive hour rather than a rushed appointment, acknowledges that sessions may occasionally run a few minutes behind, and is open to discussing timing and structure so the work can unfold with respect and integrity.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
LGBTTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTraumatic brain injuryWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Existential Therapy Jungian Therapy Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Somatic Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy Internal Family Systems
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Michael Brennan have?
Michael Brennan has 8 years of experience.
Is Michael Brennan a licensed therapist?
Yes. He holds the credential LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and his license is listed as NV LCSW 8891-C.
In which languages does Michael Brennan provide therapy?
Michael Brennan provides therapy in English.
Where is Michael Brennan located?
Michael Brennan is located in Nevada.
How can I work with Michael Brennan as my therapist?
You can work with Michael Brennan through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Michael Brennan work with international clients?
Yes, Michael Brennan works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Michael Brennan cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending 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 details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Evidence-Informed Approaches and Online Therapy
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, emphasizes clarifying personal values and learning to accept difficult thoughts and feelings while committing to actions that align with what matters most. This approach can help with anxiety, depression, grief, and the distress that comes with major life transitions.Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on relationships and early connection patterns, exploring how past attachment experiences shape current relationship dynamics and emotional responses. It is useful for people working through intimacy-related issues, family conflicts, abandonment concerns, or relational trauma.
Client-Centered Therapy prioritizes a warm, empathetic, and nonjudgmental therapeutic relationship in which the client’s experience guides the work. This style supports self-exploration, rebuilding trust in relationships, and finding direction amid identity or purpose questions.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Michael will collaborate with each person to identify which strategies best fit their needs, goals, and preferences. He draws from these approaches flexibly and tailors interventions in partnership with clients.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging - making it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, maintain continuity during transitions, and connect with licensed professionals from different locations.