Michael Brennan, LCSW
Therapist in Nevada
Michael Brennan is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) based in Nevada with eight years of practice.
- Licensed inNevada
- License8891-C
- NPI 1629407416
- Experience8+ years
- LanguagesEnglish
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About Michael
Michael Brennan is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) based in Nevada with eight years of practice. He focuses on helping adults and young adults find more meaning and clarity during hard seasons. He aims to reconnect people with what matters most and to help them move forward in ways that feel true to them.
Michael meets people with steadiness and compassion. He makes space for grief, anxiety, fear, uncertainty, and change while also noticing strength and growth.
Background and approach
He describes therapy as relational and conversational, and he pays attention to what happens between people in the room. He often supports people navigating major life transitions, recovery from addiction, questions of identity or purpose, and the aftermath of trauma.
Many who come to him are grieving losses such as the end of a relationship, a job change, or a shifting sense of self. He also works with clients who face depression, anxiety, or experiences that can feel hard to explain. Michael listens without judgment and takes grievances with systems seriously rather than dismissing them.
He draws on mind-body awareness and co-regulation, and he works in the here-and-now to respond to what is present in a session. Building a strong therapeutic connection is central to his approach. He pays attention to power dynamics and the real effects of systemic oppression on people’s lives.
Sessions are intended to be full, attentive hours rather than rushed check-ins, and he is open to discussing timing concerns up front.
Credentials
- LCSW (Nevada)
- License 8891-C · expires August 2026
- NPI
- 1629407416 · national provider identifier
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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
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- 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
Attachment and ACT approaches in online care
Michael uses Attachment-Based Therapy to help people notice patterns in relationships and feel more connected to themselves and others. This approach can be useful for people who struggle with abandonment, attachment issues, or repeated relationship pain. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then choose actions that align with their values; it often helps with anxiety, depression, and life transitions.Choosing a therapeutic approach is a collaborative process. Michael will work with each person to figure out which methods fit their goals and preferences, and he adapts his approach based on what shows up in sessions. That means treatment is shaped by the client’s needs rather than by a preset formula.
Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to make therapy flexible. Video allows face-to-face conversation and body-language cues. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth or camera use is limited. Live chat and text work well for shorter check-ins, momentary coping support, or when writing feels helpful. These options let people fit therapy into busy schedules and different daily routines.
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Frequently asked
What kinds of concerns does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting strain, ADHD, career changes, bipolar disorder, and related struggles.
What is his therapeutic style like?
His style is grounded, relational, and conversational. He focuses on building a strong relationship and uses here-and-now work, co-regulation, and mind-body awareness in sessions.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has eight years of clinical experience working with adults and young adults through transitions, recovery, grief, and complex emotional concerns.
Where is he licensed and practicing?
He is a licensed clinical social worker, LCSW, licensed in Nevada and practices with that credential.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English, and he does accept international clients for remote work.
What session formats are available online?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different needs and schedules.
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?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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