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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!
Additional areas of focus:Trauma and abuse, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Eating disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue, Aging and Geriatric Issues, Antisocial Personality, Attachment issues, Avoidant Personality, Blended Family Issues, Caregiver issues and stress, Co-morbidity, Codependency, Commitment Issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Dependent Personality, Dissociation, Divorce and separation, Drug and Alcohol Addiction, Emptiness, Family of Origin Issues, Family Problems, Forgiveness, Hospice and End of Life Counseling, Infidelity, Intellectual Disability, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders , Multicultural Concerns, Personality Disorders, Postpartum Depression, Post-traumatic stress, Pregnancy and childbirth, Prejudice and Discrimination, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-love, Smoking/Vaping Cessation, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Young Adult Issues
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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.
Written on May 13, 2024 after therapy with Catherine for 11 months on issues concerning relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, and self esteem
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.
Written on May 07, 2024 after therapy with Catherine for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, coaching, and adhd
I really appreciate her and her understanding as well as support of me!
Written on Mar 08, 2024 after therapy with Catherine for 1 year and 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, grief, and coping with life changes
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!!!!
Written on Feb 10, 2024 after therapy with Catherine for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, parenting issues, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
I genuinely appreciate having Catherine as my therapist she is supportive, and I enjoy that we do prayer together.
Written on Jan 27, 2024 after therapy with Catherine for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, eating disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
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
Written on Jan 12, 2024 after therapy with Catherine for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and coaching
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!
Written on Dec 06, 2023 after therapy with Catherine for 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, and adhd
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.
Written on Dec 01, 2023 after therapy with Catherine for 3 months on issues concerning depression, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
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.
Written on Nov 20, 2023 after therapy with Catherine for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and coping with life changes
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.
Written on Oct 10, 2023 after therapy with Catherine for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, coping with life changes, and coaching
Catherine interacts often and in a professional, caring way that makes me feel validated and working toward an improvement goal.
Written on Oct 03, 2023 after therapy with Catherine for 3 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and coping with life changes
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.
Written on Sep 26, 2023 after therapy with Catherine for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, parenting issues, anger management, and coping with life changes
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!
Written on Sep 24, 2023 after therapy with Catherine for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, career difficulties, compassion fatigue, and adhd
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.
Written on Sep 12, 2023 after therapy with Catherine for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, coping with life changes, coaching, and compassion fatigue
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!
Written on Sep 07, 2023 after therapy with Catherine for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, and coping with life changes
She’s amazing 10/10
Written on Sep 06, 2023 after therapy with Catherine for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Catherine knows me so well! I’m so grateful for her continued support and encouragement.
Written on Sep 06, 2023 after therapy with Catherine for 1 year and 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and compassion fa
she is great
Written on Jul 08, 2023 after therapy with Catherine for 11 months
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.
Written on Jun 13, 2023 after therapy with Catherine for 1 month on issues concerning depression, addictions, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, anger management, and adhd
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.
Written on Feb 14, 2023 after therapy with Catherine for 3 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, parenting issues, and self esteem
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
Written on Feb 12, 2023 after therapy with Catherine for 2 weeks
So far it’s been very helpful having therapy sessions and conversations with my husband and individually
Written on Nov 29, 2022 after therapy with Catherine for 2 months on issues concerning relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, and adhd
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.
Written on Nov 10, 2022 after therapy with Catherine for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, and eating disorders
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.
Written on Nov 04, 2022 after therapy with Catherine for 4 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, and coping with life changes
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!
Written on Oct 13, 2022 after therapy with Catherine for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
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.
Written on Sep 28, 2022 after therapy with Catherine for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, self esteem, and coaching
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!!
Written on Sep 25, 2022 after therapy with Catherine for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Ms. Brenen has been a blessing, and she has made my first time doing therapy very welcoming. Great listener!
Written on Aug 16, 2022 after therapy with Catherine for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, parenting issues, and anger management
I’ve only had I appointment but I was very impressed.
Written on Aug 15, 2022 after therapy with Catherine for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, and self esteem
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.
Written on Aug 15, 2022 after therapy with Catherine for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and ad
I’ve only had one session but the thus far it has been very impactful. I appreciate her
Written on Aug 15, 2022 after therapy with Catherine for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
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!
Written on Aug 09, 2022 after therapy with Catherine for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, compassion fatigue, and adhd
She is a great listener, offers amazing feedback, and is very understanding. She is a compassionate woman who know
Written on Jul 07, 2022 after therapy with Catherine for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and coaching
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