- Client-centered care
- Practical coping skills
- Addiction support
About Catherine
Catherine Brenen is a licensed clinical social worker with 16 years of experience helping people through hard times. She practices in Michigan and supports people who face stress, anxiety, addiction, depression, grief, trauma, and life changes. Catherine brings a warm, engaging presence to sessions and centers respect and empathy in her work.
She uses a mix of approaches to fit each person’s needs. Conversations are tailored and practical, focusing on what helps day to day. Catherine draws on client-centered listening to understand where someone is starting from and to build goals together.
Catherine also uses cognitive behavioral ideas to identify thoughts and actions that keep problems going. Dialectical behavior therapy tools and mindfulness practices are used when emotions feel intense or overwhelming. Motivational interviewing helps people find their own reasons to change, especially around substance use and addictive behaviors.
Her sessions avoid judgment and fear-based tactics. Catherine describes her stance as one of unconditional positive regard and faith in people. She works collaboratively to create a clear plan and to test small changes that can make life easier.
People who choose Catherine often want straightforward help with coping skills, healthier patterns, and clearer decisions. She invites anyone who is ready to take a first step to reach out and begin a conversation about what would help most.
How Catherine Uses Evidence-Based Approaches Online
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and building goals together. It helps people feel heard and supports them in naming what they want to change and why. Cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful patterns; it is often useful for anxiety, depression, and some addictive behaviors.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Catherine will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their needs and preferences. She adjusts the plan over time so therapy stays practical and relevant to real life challenges.
Please confirm what online session options are available before booking, as formats are not specified here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when that suits a person. Talk with Catherine about how to structure sessions so they match work, caregiving, or health needs and support steady progress.
Areas of focus
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Catherine commonly help with?
She helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting strain, career challenges, and other life changes.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is warm and engaging with a focus on respect and empathy. She avoids judgment and works collaboratively to set clear, practical goals.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 16 years of experience as a mental health provider working with a range of stressors and behavioral health concerns.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She holds an LMSW, which is a Licensed Master Social Worker, and practices in Michigan.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the country work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.