Therapist profile
Catherine Brenen, LMSW
Michigan
LMSW - Anger and emotional regulation focus
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- CredentialsLMSW
- LicenseLMSW, Michigan / 6801096367
- NPI1982071585
- Experience16 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationMichigan
About
- CBT techniques
- DBT skills
- Mindfulness practice
About Catherine
Catherine Brenen is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) practicing in Michigan with 16 years of experience in mental health care. She helps adults manage stress, anxiety, depression, substance use, trauma, relationship stress, parenting concerns, aging-related challenges, and anger. Sessions focus on practical steps people can use between meetings. Catherine describes her work as nonjudgmental and faith-informed.
Catherine bases sessions on respect and positive regard. She avoids fear-based or shaming tactics. Conversations are direct but calm, aimed at identifying what is getting in the way of clearer thinking and steadier reactions.
Her clinical approach blends client-centered work with cognitive-behavioral techniques and dialectical methods. She also uses mindfulness strategies and motivational interviewing to help people find motivation and consistency. Psychodynamic ideas may be brought in when exploring long-standing patterns.
In practice, Catherine breaks down problems into manageable pieces. She helps people notice triggers, test different responses, and practice skills that reduce reactivity. She also supports people working through grief, intimacy concerns, and the strain of caregiving.
Expect sessions that focus on what you want to change and on small, concrete steps to get there. Catherine will listen for patterns in relationships and behavior, then help create a plan that matches personal values and daily life. The aim is steadier decision making and fewer moments of reactive anger or overwhelm.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and supporting the person's own goals. It helps people clarify what matters to them and builds a therapy plan around those priorities. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at thoughts and actions that keep anger and anxiety active, and teaches simple skills to test and change unhelpful patterns. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers specific skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and clearer communication when feelings run high.Figuring out which approach fits best is part of the early work. Catherine will collaborate with each person to decide which methods to try first, and she will adjust the focus as needs and goals change. That gives clients a say in how sessions are run and what tools are emphasized.
Confirm current session formats before booking so you know what is offered. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, shorten check-ins when needed, and let people use mindfulness or skill practice where it is convenient. Talk with Catherine about which session style will fit your schedule and daily life so therapy can be practical and usable.
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Experience
16+ years
Listed in
Michigan
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger-related issues does she address?
Catherine supports people dealing with anger tied to stress, relationship conflict, work frustration, resentment, and reactivity connected to trauma or grief.
What is her general therapy style like?
She uses a calm, nonjudgmental approach that emphasizes respect and clear, practical steps rather than fear-based tactics.
How much experience does she have working with these concerns?
She has 16 years of experience as a mental health professional in Michigan, working with anxiety, addiction, depression, trauma, and related issues.
What credentials and location apply to her practice?
She is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) practicing in Michigan.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees handled for sessions?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Choose the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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