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Michael Joseph Brenneis
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, LMFT
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
46 South Glebe Road, Suite 103, Renascence Center, Arlington, VA 22204
Let's Connect (703) 957-7419
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I am an interactive therapist who uses the therapeutic relationship as the entry point for exploring the thoughts, feelings, and habits that have become difficult for the client. I believe that people are natural learners who have become who they are through what they have learned from experience, and that psychotherapy is a focused and intentional way of continuing to learn about life, self, and relationship in ways that help a person move toward more effective and satisfying ways of living. I am optimistic, as I believe that as long as we are talking there is always hope for improvement.
My preferred methods of practicing have to do with entering into the perspective of the client and then using what I learn to invite the client to greater self awareness and conscious choices about what sort of life he or she wants. I think my strengths are empathy and humor.
I have worked, and enjoy working, with clients from a wide range of backgrounds, perspectives, and sexual/gender orientations. In addition, I am an Episcopal priest, so I understand and support a client's spiritual or religious experience and am comfortable in allowing it to be a part of therapy.
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $120
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
- Pay by Mastercard, Visa
Insurance
- BlueCross and BlueShield
- CareFirst
- Elevance
- Government Employees Health Association (GEHA)
- Out of Network
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Michael Joseph Brenneis
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, LMFT
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Virginia / 0701001753 Michael Joseph Brenneis
- Attended George Mason University, Graduated 2000
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Relationship Issues
- Impulse Control Disorders
- Personality Disorders
Expertise
- Addiction
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Divorce
- Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
- Spirituality
- Substance Use
Client Focus
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Group
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Group
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Transgender Allied
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Psychodynamic
Location
Primary Location
46 South Glebe Road
Suite 103, Renascence Center
Arlington, VA 22204
(703) 957-7419Email me
Nearby Areas
Counties
Neighborhoods
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Michael Joseph Brenneis
Licensed Professional Counselor, PhD, LPC, LMFT