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. I provide mental health support, based on best practices, to help clients resolve dilemmas and challenges that impacts their mental and emotional health. My clients report they feel very comfortable talking to me and that services directly addresses their concerns and helps them to resolve the issues. My goal is to empower my clients so that they have lifelong skills that supports them, now and in the future if they should ever have any challenges again. My method is non-judgmental, friendly, yet professional, rooted in evidence based best practices. I'll help you resolve your issues based on your life goals and values. Services will be practical, relevant, effective and tailored to your needs. 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!
What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?
In our first session, I'll take the time to identify what style of therapy works for you. This includes identifying, what you don't prefer and what has been ineffective historically, if you've ever used therapy before. We'll review the presenting problem, factors contributing to your concerns and signs and symptoms of the distress you are experiencing. You're always welcome to ask questions and provide feedback. We'll begin the process of identifying your goals and methods to help you achieve them while resolving the problem. From the first session to the last I'll do everything to make you feel comfortable and relaxed.
Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.
I think my greatest strength is my capacity to take my training and knowledge about mental health challenges, interventions and human behavior and transform that into effective services, that will include solutions that resolve your particular problems and meet your specific needs. When it comes to Christian therapy, you'll be able to see how our faith is applicable to the current issues you are facing. You'll be able to effectively apply your faith and beliefs to your concerns in an efficient manner, which doesn't require you to compromise your values and beliefs systems.
About Catherine Brenen
Specializes in
Serves ages
Appointments
VirtualMy treatment methods
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
Christian Counseling
Couples Counseling
Culturally Sensitive Therapy
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