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Caroline Brennan, LCSW

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

Caroline is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

4.5 stars
Clients are very satisfied with Caroline. View 52 reviews
Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in Florida

Recent reviews

Caroline is very easy to talk with. Some times its nice to talk with someone other than just friends.

Reviewed September 2024

Caroline Brennan is a thorough, respectful and experienced therapist. I always feel listened to by her. Her empathic and knowledgeable approach to therapy enables me to own my personal growth in a unique way. I would recommend her to my closest friends.

Reviewed September 2024

More about Caroline

  • 3 years' experience
  • Female
  • LCSW

Caroline is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 25 years of experience in the field, including the supervision of other Licensed Mental Health Professionals and university interns. Caroline has worked in a variety of settings including domestic violence shelter, hospital setting, school environment, as well as, family systems and preservation programs. She has worked with children, teens, young adults, families and aging. She has experience working with domestic violence, relationship issues, anxiety, trauma, family conflict, parenting problems, career and workplace difficulties, grief and life transitions. Caroline utilizes an eclectic and integrative approach to therapy to meet her clients where they are and moving forward at their own pace drawing from a variety of therapeutic modalities.

Caroline provides a compassionate, empathetic and empowering counseling style and believes that building rapport with clients is vital to helping them move toward healing. Listening is the single most important component to establishing a therapeutic relationship. Caroline is here to help you take the next steps toward creating change and living a happier and healthier you!

Specialties

Stress Anxiety Relationship issues Trauma and abuse Parenting issues Self esteem LGBT Family conflicts Grief Anger management Career difficulties Depression Coping with life changes Coaching Compassion fatigue ADHD Abandonment Adoption and Foster Care Attachment issues Blended Family Issues Caregiver issues and stress Codependency Communication problems Control issues Coping with Natural or Human-Caused Disaster Dependent Personality Dissociation Divorce and separation Domestic Violence Emptiness Family of Origin Issues Family Problems First Responder Issues Impulsivity Isolation / loneliness Life purpose Midlife crisis Military and Veterans Issues Money and financial issues Post-traumatic stress Pregnancy and childbirth Self-Harm Self-love Sexual Assault and Abuse Social anxiety and phobia Women's issues Workplace issues Young Adult Issues

Treatment Approaches

  • Attachment-Based Therapy
  • Client-Centered Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
  • Mindfulness Therapy
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Solution-Focused Therapy
  • Trauma-Focused Therapy

Licenses

Caroline Brennan's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1447994637.

  • LCSW · Florida · SW13311 · Expires March 2025

About online counseling

Affordable.
Pay a low flat fee.
Convenient.
Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
Available now.
There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.

Online counseling allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.

Reviews for Caroline Brennan

All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.

Overall rating:

4.5

52 reviews

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Clients mention: Listens Helpful Recommend Understanding Great Amazing Empathetic Excellent Knowledgeable Support

Caroline is very easy to talk with. Some times its nice to talk with someone other than just friends.

Reviewed September 2024

Caroline Brennan is a thorough, respectful and experienced therapist. I always feel listened to by her. Her empathic and knowledgeable approach to therapy enables me to own my personal growth in a unique way. I would recommend her to my closest friends.

Reviewed September 2024

My favorite therapist! Very attentive, respectful and resourceful. Love working with Caroline

Reviewed September 2024

Fantastic help at a time in my life where I desperately needed it.

Reviewed September 2024

Caroline is an amazing therapist who is punctual, listens and guides you through the process of unpicking your problems. Couldn’t recommend more!

Reviewed September 2024

Caroline is. extremely intuitive and is exactly what I needed as she has years of experience working in the Mental Health field. I value her feedback and suggestions and feel confident that she will be there to support me

Reviewed August 2024

Caroline is the most thoughtful and respectful health care professional I have personally worked with. She truly listened to every word I spoke and provided exceptional tools and resources to utilize so I could grow and develop into this healthier version of myself! I’m so thankful for her and highly recommend her!

Reviewed July 2024

I have now been in therapy with Caroline for about two years and as somebody who has jumped between several therapists, Caroline has been super helpful to me. Her kind ways of helping me understand issues and also suggestions into how to get better are very beneficial. I honestly think I’ll stick to Caroline for lifetime because it’s hard to find a therapist who is this kind and aware about your issues and life. She is also very prompt is responding to text messages and never fails to show up for a session. The kind of attention that Caroline pays to me as a client shows care and concern just like a friend. Absolutely lovely person and an even better therapist :) 10/10 recommended.

Reviewed July 2024

Caroline is very empathetic with my issues and helps me navigate through everything. She's very patient when i do not do my 'homework' and she's great at keeping me accountable. I absolutely love working with her and couldn't have picked a better therapist for myself.

Reviewed May 2024

Caroline is one of the if not the best Mental health, counselor and therapist that I’ve ever had. That says a lot too, because I have been through a lot of therapist in my life, and I couldn’t be happier that I found her. She is well-versed in an array of different sectors of the mental health field as well as she is always relatable, empathetic, but most of all very realistic. Highly recommend Caroline! Highly!

Reviewed May 2024

10/10

Reviewed May 2024

Caroline genuinely has been my best experience with therapy ever. She’s puts things in perspective and is honest with you in a very meaningful way. I couldn’t recommend her enough!

Reviewed May 2024

Caroline is a empathetic and caring therapist who I would highly recommend.

Reviewed April 2024

Attentive, patient, kind and knowledgeable. Couldn’t ask for a more caring or knowledgeable resource

Reviewed April 2024

Caroline is very professional and comfortable to talk to. Excellent.

Reviewed February 2024

Caroline is kind and empathetic. She listens well but is not afraid to tell you when a new thought process might be more advantageous or healthy. She keeps up with journals and asks the right questions. During sessions, she is engaged and helpful.

Reviewed February 2024

I had an exceptional experience with Caroline. Her expertise is evident, and she creates a compassionate environment, making me feel like I'm talking to a trusted friend. A skilled and empathetic listener, she truly excels in her profession. Highly recommended.

Reviewed January 2024

Caroline listens to you, reacts by offering support and help. This for me is working through difficult problems. I feel confident talking to her and sharing Her knowledge is extensive and a real help.

Reviewed July 2022

I have been working with Mrs.Brennan for a year now and I am so grateful for her help. There has been a huge difference from when I started to where I am now. Very pleased with her expertise, her listening, caring about what I am going through, and her knowledge on how to work on or through the things I came here with. I would highly recommend her to anyone needing a solid therapist!

Reviewed January 2024

Caroline is incredible. Knowledgeable, thoughtful and kind, she will help you approach any subject with the thoughtfulness you’d wish for. She brings a true passion for helping people and joy for the process.

Reviewed December 2023

Caroline is awesome! She has helped me deal with anxiety, loss, grief, trauma, and some of my major challenges with change. She has helped me start the process of coming back to myself. She is understanding, respectful, she challenges me to think differently and to see things from another perspective. I really have enjoyed our sessions together.

Reviewed December 2023

Caroline Brennan is an amazing therapist. She has excellent professional expertise but also the life experience that makes her not just smart and expert, but also wise. In two short sessions she knew what to do and had sent me superb resources that pinpointed the problems fast. Our third session is tomorrow and for the first time in twenty years I feel hopeful that things can change for the better. She has given me a new way into solving these decades-long problems, and to break the unhealthy and unproductive patterns with my adult daughter. Really top-flight help. My highest respect and recommendation for Caroline Brennan.

Reviewed November 2023

I've only had a few sessions with her so far, but Caroline has been so helpful. She's an amazing listener and has given me several applicable tools to use to help me through my issues. I consider myself lucky to have been paired with her.

Reviewed November 2023

I come from a deeply entrenched and devoutly religious background, where the beliefs and practices have shaped the core of my being. In addition, I identify as a lesbian, which adds another layer of complexity to my personal journey and experiences. Struggling to reconcile these two seemingly conflicting aspects of my identity has often left me feeling isolated and misunderstood. However, amidst this internal turmoil, I have been incredibly fortunate to have found an exceptional therapist; Caroline who has been an unwavering source of support and understanding. Despite her own background and upbringing, she has undertaken the admirable task of delving into the intricate workings of my culture and religion in order to gain insights and a deeper understanding, solely to ensure that I feel heard, validated, and ultimately, better somehow. After just four transformative sessions, I became convinced that she would be my ultimate therapeutic ally. The depth of her compassion and unwavering support was unparalleled, guiding me towards ingenious strategies for navigating life's challenges.

Reviewed August 2023

Caroline is amazing, I feel very lucky to have found a great therapist so quickly. She’s extremely easy to talk to, listens well, asks good questions, identifies things I’m not recognizing, and offers me relevant reading material so that I can be productive between sessions. I was nervous to get on the phone with my previous therapist, but with Caroline I’m eager and optimistic. 100% recommendation from me!

Reviewed August 2023

Caroline is very forthright, gentle, honest, and compassionate. She isn't afraid to tell me if I'm just completely off the mark but does so in a way that encourages me to be better next time. She listens well and I'm always surprised about the tidbits she hears, even down to the word choice I use that gives her perspective into what's going on with me. I have a lot of mental health issues to deal with and she isn't afraid to pivot her approach if she thinks something is a higher priority than something else. Her approach is adaptive, which makes me feel like I can too adapt to this new me.

Reviewed July 2023

I have been working with Caroline for quite some time now and she is really helping me focus on what I want out of life. She doesn't dictate but rather guides. I feel that I got lucky with being assigned to her as my therapist.

Reviewed June 2023

She's awesome. Very quick to grasp the issue and offer perspective

Reviewed June 2023

Caroline is a wonderful therapist

Reviewed May 2023

Before Caroline, I was terrified of searching for a therapist. I was worried I’d have to switch around a few times and tell my story a few different times, but I matched with Caroline right off the bat and I couldn’t be happier and feel more heard than I have in a long time. I really look forward to my sessions every week with her.

Reviewed May 2023

Not only do I like my sessions with Caroline, I like myself more during and after too. She has a very subtle way dealing with me, I feel respected and cared about. Caroline has a very positive energy and I would definitely recommend reaching out to her if patience and stability is something you value.

Reviewed May 2023

She is wonderful

Reviewed April 2023

she’s respectful honest and extremely helpful

Reviewed April 2023

Caroline has been such a great help to me in recent months, she listens with real attention to details and has provided me with excellent resources and support to help me get through a rough period in my parenting journey and other family relationships.

Reviewed March 2023

I absolutely love working through things with Caroline. She's listens to my issues and will give me helpful worksheets to work on.

Reviewed February 2023

Caroline is an excellent therapist. She listens so carefully, helps you make connections about your behaviour and thoughts, and provides the most helpful advice and phrases on how to get better. I always left a session with the tools necessary to continue thriving and working on my issues. I also always left with a greater understanding about my self - which really aids in the healing process.

Reviewed February 2023

I just started my journey on the road to better living and acceptance of what I have and Ms. Brennan was amazing on walking me through this. She takes the time to listen to you and explained the goals clearly. I know I just started with this but I am excited to move forward, learn, and apply the tools Ms. Brennan is showing me to live a better life. She is very knowledgeable in her field and a caring person who wants us to succeed and live better. Thank you Ms. Brennan!

Reviewed February 2023

Caroline is the best! She really listens and gives me a lot of helpful feedback.

Reviewed February 2023

Have been with Caroline for 5 weeks now and she is a wonderful listener and communicates with empathy and understanding of my situation. I don’t feel judged and have been given so much useful information, tips and advice so far. I look forward to my weekly session with Caroline and would recommend her to anyone if you are after someone that makes u feel relaxed and has a calming energy.

Reviewed December 2022

Caroline has been amazing help for me I have had many experience with other terapist before but I think she is one of the top ones you can ever find.

Reviewed December 2022

Caroline is not only punctual, professional, and kind, but a great listener who also provides stellar advice.

Reviewed December 2022

Caroline has been very easy to talk to, very concentration and understanding of the details I have shared have made my sessions very dynamic and even fun.

Reviewed November 2022

Very helpful and a great listener. She takes the time to understand your situation and create actionable steps to overcome current obstacles or just accomplish your goals. Beyond thankful for her help.

Reviewed November 2022

She's amazing. I've never connected with a therapist like this before. Has definitely helped me a lot

Reviewed November 2022

Working with Caroline was a great experience and very helpful.

Reviewed November 2022

Caroline listens to my issues and is very understanding, she helps me acknowledge that I can get better with her help, even when it will take time

Reviewed November 2022

She’s very personable and doesn’t make me feel pressured or weird when talking. Very understanding and offers lots of different tools and techniques to try to see what’s best for you.

Reviewed September 2022

I'll provide my feedback later.

Reviewed September 2022

Caroline is responsive and has given me additional resources in between sessions.

Reviewed September 2022

I have had excellent experience sp far, i am very confident on my therapist and feel like i am making great progress. Thanks so much Caroline!

Reviewed September 2022

Punctual. Thoughtful. Insightful. Let's me express my feelings, but at the same time responds with her insights in the a way that does not conflict with my own expression

Reviewed August 2022

She is so understanding and validing. She makes me feel safe to express myself and I enjoy working with her

Reviewed August 2022

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Frequently asked questions

Does Caroline Brennan offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Caroline Brennan works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.

What language(s) does Caroline Brennan speak?

Caroline Brennan speaks English.

How many years of experience does Caroline Brennan have?

Caroline Brennan has 3 years of experience.

Where is Caroline Brennan licensed to practice?

Caroline Brennan is licensed to practice in Florida.

Does Caroline Brennan accept clients outside of the United States?

Yes, Caroline Brennan accepts clients outside of the United States.

Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?

Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."

What treatment approaches does Caroline Brennan offer?

Caroline Brennan offers clients Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.

How can I communicate with Caroline Brennan?

Caroline Brennan can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.

How do I get started with Caroline Brennan?

Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.

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