Catherine is an incredible person and I always appreciated her attentiveness. She is a great listener and I am greatful to have been paired up with her durning some of the most difficult transactions in my life. I can not recommend her enough!
Catherine Brenen, LMSW
Experienced mental health professional
Provides online counseling through BetterHelp
At a glance
Catherine is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.
- 5.0 stars
- Clients are very satisfied with Catherine. View 46 reviews
- Speaks English
- Offers Telehealth visits
- Licensed in Michigan
Recent reviews
Catherine as been amazing. She feels like a member of my family, she has helped me attain a level of independence and sobriety, I never dreamed possible.
More about Catherine
- 16 years' experience
- Female
- LMSW
I am a licensed Clinical Social Worker, in Michigan with over 15 years of experience as a mental health provider. I serve clients by helping them address various stressors such as anxiety, drug use, depression, interpersonal relationships, trauma, health complications, as well as overall life challenges related to aging.
Respect, empathy, positive regard, as well as faith in God and people are foundational to the services I provide. My therapy style is warm and engaging. I don't embrace judgment, fear-based tactics or condemning others. I believe in providing unconditional positive regard while helping you to move forward in pursuit of a high-quality life. My approach combines solution focused, client based, dialectical and cognitive-behavior therapy and can be psychodynamic. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and
I'm ready to support you through this process! I look forward to working with you!
Respectfully,
Catherine Brenen, LMSW
Specialties
Treatment Approaches
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Licenses
Catherine Brenen's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1982071585.
- LMSW · Michigan · 6801096367 · Expires May 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, also known as teletherapy, is a method of delivering mental health services through digital means such as video conferencing, phone calls, or messaging platforms. It can be an ideal option for individuals who have difficulty accessing traditional therapy due to geographical distance, time constraints, or personal preferences like privacy and comfort. Many people find it easier to open up from the familiarity of their own space.
Teletherapy has been found to be highly effective, with studies showing that it can produce similar outcomes to in-person therapy, particularly for issues like anxiety, depression, and PTSD. The flexibility and accessibility it offers make it a valuable alternative to conventional therapy settings.
Reviews for Catherine Brenen
All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.
Overall rating:
Catherine is an incredible person and I always appreciated her attentiveness. She is a great listener and I am greatful to have been paired up with her durning some of the most difficult transactions in my life. I can not recommend her enough!
Catherine as been amazing. She feels like a member of my family, she has helped me attain a level of independence and sobriety, I never dreamed possible.
Helpful
Catherine has been great with me. I went in knowing I wouldn't be seeing her long-term, but she managed to help me set goals and extract meaning from everything I said. I'm impressed by her method & intelligence and felt she helped me a lot in a short time.
Catherine is amazing, she always listens and is able to challenge me to think deeper and really try to heal the core of the trouble. She is always there to be supportive and caring. Would always recommend her.
I've made more progress with her in a year than I have after 20 years of counseling in terms of identifying the core issues and how they are surfacing daily. She is compassionate and direct which I really appreciate, and she offers tons of resources for growth.
Catherine is a wonderful therapist who understands my perspective. She also helps guide me with coping skills for my anxiety. She is also amazing in sending session notes with supportive tips, and helpful communication guides. I highly recommend her to those who need support in your mental health journey. Not only does she listen but she validates your feelings in a positive way that makes you feel heard and supported.
I really appreciate her and her understanding as well as support of me!
Catherine is very professional and knowledgeable. She’s a great listener and gives great feedback. She makes me look within myself more and not have a pity party. The answers lie within us and she helps bring them out. I highly recommend her!!!!
I genuinely appreciate having Catherine as my therapist she is supportive, and I enjoy that we do prayer together.
She is wonderful. Doesn’t make me feel judged and is able to provide multiple perspectives on issues I discuss with her. She listens in depth and has helped me feel seen and heard completely. She offers great advice while still giving me the proper tools to think things through clearly on my own. Would recommend her to any woman. Especially black women
she is great
Listens and pulls out things I’ve said to connect them to what I may be experiencing. Love that she always asks if I agree and gives me room to share
I've worked alongside Catherine, my therapist, for a few months, and she's unlike any other. Her outstanding ability to listen, show compassion, understand my situation, and offer invaluable advice has made a tremendous impact on me. She's truly exceptional!
Catherine's experience gives her confidence to ask hard questions and offer helpful insights while not putting me on the defensive. I love my time with her - it goes by quickly and gives me a lot to think about.
Catherine has been the support I needed. With a sharp focused mind and immense knowledge in the field she has been an objective and compassionate ally through a difficult chapter in my life.
Catherine asks the right questions has the clear ability to discern the core issues disturbing your life and supports you on a path of clarity and hope
Catherine is a wonderful woman who is very knowledgeable and compassionate and understanding. I enjoy our video chats every week! And she is very supportive of me, I really appreciate her!
Catherine is a gifted listener; she asks the right questions and offers the right kind of support for me. Her expertise is just what I need in this period of my life. I would happily recommend her.
Catherine interacts often and in a professional, caring way that makes me feel validated and working toward an improvement goal.
Catherine is kind, compassionate, empathetic, and very helpful so far and I’ve only had 2 sessions with her. She really listens and spends a good amount of time processing our session to provide me a summary and very valuable feedback/homework.. I am so thankful to have gotten paired with her through BetterHelp.
Catherine is kind, thoughtful and intentional with the questions she asks and conversation she facilitates. Therapy never feels forced or awkward with her. She creates a safe space to discuss any topic and has a variety of tactics to help dig deeper into issues or struggles that need addressed. I've loved working with her!
Catherine is absolutely incredible. After sensing that it was time for me to transition to another therapist, I was admittedly doubtful that I would find a therapist who I felt understands me and helps me heal the things that had me stuck. Catherine is not only knowledgable, but has a God-given ability to deeply support and encourage people. I would recommend her a million times over.
I’m only 2 weeks in and I can truly say I’m glad I started therapy. And more specifically, I’m glad that I chose Catherine as my therapist it has made the experience so much better!
She’s amazing 10/10
Catherine knows me so well! I’m so grateful for her continued support and encouragement.
I so appreciate the support and encouragement from Catherine! And she is so understanding and compassionate about what I'm going through. It so helps being able to talk with her!
Catherine Brenen is just brilliant. She is an excellent listener and very resourceful, yet down to earth and practical. I appreciate her style of therapy, as it has a perfect mix of skill and empathy.
Catherine is an amazing person who really cares about her clients! I have been working with her for a little over 3 months and she has been very supportive and compassionate about everything I'm going through! And I really appreciate that she messages me a few days after our session to see how I'm doing.
Catherine was incredibly insightful. She quickly understood the problem I was seeking to address and gave excellent tools and tips for resolving the issue. 10/10 recommend.
So far it’s been very helpful having therapy sessions and conversations with my husband and individually
Catherine is a Godsend for me. I am certainly on a journey, but she really took extra steps to pull me out of a deep hole. I wouldn’t be where I am today mentally if it weren’t for Catherine. I’m just full of gratitude.
Ms. Catherine is a life saver. She is highly attentive to my needs... pays attention to details and focuses on solutions and implementation. I highly recommend her if you are aiming to get to the bottom of your situation and gain the real tools to help you soar past it.
I had my first session with Catherine today since my last therapist is no longer with Better help. And I was a little apprehensive about how it was gonna go, but she is very understanding and knowledgeable about grief (I'm getting through the passing of my Mom in June 2022). We had a great session and I'm looking forward to working with her!
I’m always impressed by Catherine’s ability to squeeze so much insight and cover so much ground in just one session. She’s equal parts practical and empathetic and I’m so happy I was matched with her!
Catherine is a breath of fresh air. She has helped me move past certain negative mindsets that have hindered both my personal and professional success. She is easy going, pleasant, professional, and knowledgeable. I feel safe to be myself when discussing my issues with her. I often tell her she's my own personal cheerleading squad. I highly recommend her.
Phenomenal therapist. She is bright, sharp, real, and wise. Always look forward to our sessions! She’s helped me grow leaps and bounds. She’s gotten me unstuck from old patterns that weren’t working for me. Grateful for her!!
Catherine helps me so much. She’s helping change the way I view myself and opportunities for myself.
Ms. Brenen has been a blessing, and she has made my first time doing therapy very welcoming. Great listener!
I’ve only had I appointment but I was very impressed.
Catherine is kind and compassionate. Her follow up in session and out is genuine and intentional. I can tell she is truly listening and addressing the root causes to what led me to seek BetterHelp. I am feeling success and healing and am very grateful to have her guidance.
I’ve only had one session but the thus far it has been very impactful. I appreciate her
Although it hasn’t been long, Catherine has been such a help already in my healing process. Thank God for aligning me with her. Can’t wait for more sessions!
She is a great listener, offers amazing feedback, and is very understanding. She is a compassionate woman who know
Catherine is wonderful. She’s professions respectful and very helpful.
I’m so thankful to have Catherine in my life right now. I know I wouldn’t have been able to make the progress I’ve made so far without her here. Just full of gratitude.
Frequently asked questions
Does Catherine Brenen offer telehealth visits?
Yes. Catherine Brenen 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 Catherine Brenen speak?
Catherine Brenen speaks English.
How many years of experience does Catherine Brenen have?
Catherine Brenen has 16 years of experience.
Where is Catherine Brenen licensed to practice?
Catherine Brenen is licensed to practice in Michigan.
Does Catherine Brenen accept clients outside of the United States?
No, Catherine Brenen does not accept 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 Catherine Brenen offer?
Catherine Brenen offers clients Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.
How can I communicate with Catherine Brenen?
Catherine Brenen 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 Catherine Brenen?
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