Michael Brennan, LCSW
Licensed in Nevada · 8 years in practice
Michael Brennan is a licensed clinical social worker who brings eight years of practice to people looking for steady, practical support.
License and registration
- LCSW, Nevada
- 8891-C · expires August 2026
- NPI
- 1629407416 · national provider identifier
- Years in practice
- 8
- Languages
- English
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About Michael
Michael Brennan is a licensed clinical social worker who brings eight years of practice to people looking for steady, practical support. He focuses on helping adults and young adults find clearer meaning, manage anxiety, and move forward after big life changes. He listens without judgment and makes room for hard feelings like grief, fear, and uncertainty.
He also helps people notice and build on their own strengths. Conversations are grounded and straightforward so clients can feel understood and seen.
Background and approach
Michael often works with people facing depression, trauma, addiction, stress, or identity questions. He supports those navigating recovery, veterans, and creative people who feel blocked or stuck. He pays attention to how past experiences with psychiatric care or therapy affect trust and healing.
His approach is relational and conversational. He emphasizes the therapeutic relationship, co-regulation, and moment-to-moment awareness rather than a formulaic method. Sessions are meant to be responsive to what is happening in the room and to the person in front of him.
Michael also considers broader systems and power dynamics when relevant. He balances personal responsibility with compassion for external forces that shape life. He aims to offer a full, attentive hour and is willing to discuss timing needs if scheduling is important to a client.
Focus areas and approaches
Everything Michael lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Depression
- LGBT
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Adoption and foster care
- Antisocial personality
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Avoidant personality
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Cancer
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Dependent personality
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Dissociation
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- HIV / AIDS
- Hoarding
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Immigration issues
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Narcissism
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sex addiction
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexual dysfunction
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Somatization
- Traumatic brain injury
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Michael names
- 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
Naming an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist lists and does not check training records.
Online support
How therapeutic approaches translate to online care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice unhelpful patterns and take steps toward what matters most. It focuses on values-based action and skills for handling difficult thoughts and feelings. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behavior and teaches practical techniques to change unhelpful patterns. Both approaches are suited for anxiety, depression, stress, and coping with life changes.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to decide which method or combination fits their goals and preferences. This is an ongoing conversation and may shift as needs change.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, giving flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. Video allows face-to-face interaction and real-time observation of gestures and tone. Phone sessions are useful when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in fits a break at work. Chat and messaging can support quick reflections, follow-ups, or ongoing encouragement between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life while keeping focus on progress and connection.
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Questions people ask
What concerns does Michael work with?
He helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, addiction, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting and family concerns, career questions, and related challenges.
What is his therapeutic style like?
His style is grounded, relational, and conversational. He focuses on connection, co-regulation, and moment-to-moment awareness rather than a rigid protocol.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has eight years of professional experience working in clinical and community settings.
What are his credentials and where is he located?
He is an LCSW licensed in Nevada and practices as a clinical social worker in that state.
Which languages and international options are available?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are offered?
Sessions can take place by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Choose the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a session based on the therapist's availability.
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