Michael Brennan is a licensed clinical social worker with eight years of experience helping people find more meaning and clarity in their lives. He frames therapy as a chance to reconnect with what matters and to take steady steps forward when life feels confusing or painful. Michael writes plainly and listens closely, aiming to help people move toward values that feel true to them.
Michael works with adults and young adults facing anxiety, depression, grief, addiction issues, and big life changes. He also supports people who have questions about identity, are in recovery, or feel stuck in creative or vocational pursuits. He pays special attention to those who have felt harmed or misunderstood by psychiatric or therapy systems and takes those experiences seriously.
His style is grounded, relational, and conversational. Sessions focus on connection, real-time attention to what is happening, and practical steps people can use outside the room. He draws on mind-body awareness and co-regulation to help people feel steadier during hard moments.
Michael balances personal responsibility with an awareness of social and systemic forces that shape a person’s life. He aims to be present without judgment and to hold both struggle and strength in therapy. If a strict, start-and-stop session structure is essential, he suggests discussing that up front.
Clients report he makes space for grief, anxiety, uncertainty, and change while also looking for sources of resilience and meaning. Michael helps people explore intimacy, self esteem, career questions, and parenting concerns in ways that fit their goals and values.
Approaches that guide online work and what they do
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters to them and take small, committed steps toward those values even when feelings are difficult. It can help with anxiety, depression, and getting unstuck from avoidance. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on relationship patterns and how early bonds shape present-day connection and trust; it is useful for intimacy issues and relational wounds.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Michael treats approach selection as collaborative and will help figure out what fits your needs, goals, and preferences. He listens to what you value and adjusts methods so the work feels practical and relevant.
The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Many people appreciate online therapy because it can fit into busy schedules, make it easier to keep regular appointments, and reduce travel time. Online sessions can also allow for shorter check-ins when days are tight, or allow someone to avoid being on camera when that feels easier. Licensed professionals can adapt ACT and attachment-focused work to remote sessions in ways that keep the focus on connection and usable skills.
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 approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyJungian TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems
Experience
8+ years
Credentials
Nevada
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Michael commonly help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, self esteem, parenting strain, career concerns, and coping with life changes.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
Michael uses a grounded, relational, and conversational approach that emphasizes connection, co-regulation, and mind-body awareness alongside practical coping strategies.
What is his clinical background?
He has eight years of experience as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker working with adults and young adults across a range of emotional and life challenges.
Where is he based and what are his credentials?
He practices in Nevada and holds the LCSW credential listed as NV LCSW.
Are sessions available in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and Michael accepts international clients.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Use the continue button on this profile, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
