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Online therapist

Michael Brennan

Mindful, practical support for life's hard moments

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Credentials
LCSW
Experience
8 years
Licensed in
Nevada
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Michael

Michael Brennan is a licensed clinical social worker who focuses on helping people find more meaning and clarity in difficult moments. He draws on eight years of practice to support adults facing stress, anxiety, addiction, depression, grief, and life changes. Michael keeps sessions grounded and conversational.

He listens first, then helps clients notice what matters and take practical steps forward. He meets people where they are without judgment. He pays attention to both pain and strength, and makes room for grief, fear, and uncertainty alongside progress and connection.

Background and approach

His way of working is steady and compassionate, with an emphasis on real-time attention to what emerges in the session. Michael often uses approaches that focus on present-moment connection, personal values, and practical skills. He weaves strategies from cognitive behavioral work, acceptance and commitment ideas, and relational methods to address the concerns people bring.

Sessions are collaborative and tailored to each person’s needs. He is attentive to how systems and power dynamics shape people’s lives and emotional pain. That perspective helps when past experiences with treatment or institutions have felt harmful or dismissive.

Michael treats those experiences as important material to talk through rather than dismiss. In practical terms he aims to offer a full, attentive hour and prefers a flexible, human-paced session rather than a strict stopwatch approach. He also accepts international clients and conducts sessions in English from his practice in Nevada.

Approaches that translate well to online therapy

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people clarify what matters to them and take small, values-driven steps even when feelings are hard. It’s useful for anxiety, depression, and major life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, CBT, focuses on noticing unhelpful thoughts and changing behaviors that keep problems going. It is practical for stress, sleep issues, and coping skills. Attachment-Based Therapy centers on connection and how early relationships shape current patterns. It can help with intimacy concerns, emotion regulation, and rebuilding trust in relationships.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Michael treats therapy as a collaborative process where he and the client test methods and adapt them to fit goals and preferences. He listens for what feels useful and adjusts techniques rather than following a rigid plan.

Online sessions offer flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. That variety makes it easier to keep continuity during busy schedules, travel, or when in-person visits are impractical. These options let clients access a licensed professional from Nevada and beyond while working at a pace and format that suits their daily life.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Less about arguing with difficult thoughts, more about loosening their grip and acting on what matters to you anyway. Values and committed action carry the work, which suits conversation at a distance.

Attachment-Based Therapy

Looks at how early bonds shaped what you expect from closeness, and how that plays out now with a partner, a parent, or your own children.

Client-Centered Therapy

The direction comes from you rather than from a set programme. The therapist offers a warm, non-judgemental space to think out loud and work at your own pace. Online, this rests on the relationship rather than on being in the same room.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Michael help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, addiction, depression, grief, trauma and many life changes. The list also includes intimacy, parenting, sleep, self-esteem, ADHD, and career concerns.
How would you describe his therapy style?
His approach is grounded, relational, and conversational. Sessions emphasize listening, noticing what matters, and working collaboratively on practical steps.
What is his professional background?
He has eight years of clinical experience working with adults on a range of emotional and behavioral concerns. He blends skills-based techniques with attention to relationship and context.
What are his credentials and location?
He is a licensed clinical social worker - LCSW - licensed in Nevada with license number NV LCSW 8891-C.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English, and he is available to work with international clients.
What session formats does he offer?
He provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging as ways to connect.
How are costs handled for sessions?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.

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Experience
8 years
Licensed
Nevada
Languages
English

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