Emily Brennan, MA, LPC

Emily Brennan (she/her pronouns) is a licensed professional counselor in the state of Illinois and a licensed therapist in the state of Arizona. She received her Bachelor of Arts in Education and worked in a variety of capacities within the community for over ten years. During this time, Emily observed an increasing amount of unmet social and emotional needs of both children and families. This motivated her to continue her own education in the field of mental health. She received a Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology with a focus on trauma. Emily also has specialized training in dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), motivational interviewing, domestic violence, substance abuse treatment, Theraplay, sensory processing, crisis intervention, Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT), and trauma-informed care. She also has obtained certification in Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health through the Harris Institute. 

Emily’s therapeutic approach is to help clients create change by identifying personal strengths, examining the mind-body connection, and reflecting on individual needs. She also works from an attachment-based lens which puts an emphasis on how early connections and experiences play a role in daily life. Emily has extensive experience working with children that exhibit emotional and behavioral concerns. She has worked with families, teachers, administrators, government agencies, and community members to create a network for children to address these concerns. She has also presented at a number of conferences on the topic of trauma and the impact on children and families. 

Emily sees children and adults seeking individual and/or family therapy to help address a variety of presenting problems including depression, anxiety, substance abuse, feelings of unworthiness, stress, ADHD, neuro-divergance, relational issues, codependency, emotional/behavioral concerns, and parent/caregiver support. Emily strives to build a collaborative relationship with clients in order to create safety, healing, and growth.

Emily sees clients in our Mt Greenwood and Lagrange locations. She can be reached at emilyb@beginwithinchicago.com or 312-210-0337.