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Dr. Alexander Brenner, MD

Dr. Alexander Brenner, MD

Psychiatrist
1457 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL
Alexander Brenner, MD, provides compassionate, evidence-based psychiatric care for adults and seniors across Illinois through LifeStance Health. He partners with patients to clarify diagnoses, stabilize symptoms, and create practical treatment plans that support long-term mental wellness. Serving individuals throughout IL, Dr. Brenner offers comprehensive medication management and substance abuse medication management tailored to each person's goals, health history, and daily life. Dr. Brenner specializes in the treatment of ADHD, mood disorders such as depression and bipolar disorder, and alcohol and drug use issues. He understands how conditions like anxiety, trauma, OCD, and psychosis can disrupt relationships, work, and overall quality of life. He approaches each case with both clinical precision and genuine respect for the individual's experience. His work integrates psychiatric evaluation with ongoing medication management to ensure safety, effectiveness, and measurable progress. In addition to medication-focused care, Dr. Brenner incorporates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and mindfulness-based strategies into treatment. This blended approach helps patients build coping skills, increase psychological flexibility, and better manage stress while medications address underlying neurochemical factors. He has experience supporting first responders, members of the LGBTQ+ community, and military veterans, recognizing the unique stressors and cultural factors that may shape their mental health needs. As a prescriber, Dr. Brenner emphasizes collaborative decision-making, transparent treatment options, and careful monitoring of outcomes. Outside of his clinical work, Dr. Brenner enjoys computer building and repair, volleyball, cooking and baking, and gardening.
Highly recommended
100% of patients gave this doctor 5 stars
Excellent wait time
100% of patients waited less than 30 minutes
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What patients are saying

Overall rating

5.00

Average wait time

5.00

Bedside manner

5.00

About Dr. Alexander Brenner

Focus areas

Addiction / Substance Abuse
Depression
Men's Mental Health Issues
Anxiety
Gender Affirming Counseling
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Bipolar Disorder
Life Transition

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)
Individuals
Adults (25-64)
Seniors (65+)

Treatment approaches

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)

Identity

Gender

Male

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Dr. Alexander Brenner

Alexander Brenner, MD, provides compassionate, evidence-based psychiatric care for adults and seniors across Illinois through LifeStance Health. He partners with patients to clarify diagnoses, stabilize symptoms, and create practical treatment plans that support long-term mental wellness. Serving individuals throughout IL, Dr. Brenner offers comprehensive medication management and substance abuse medication management tailored to each person's goals, health history, and daily life. Dr. Brenner specializes in the treatment of ADHD, mood disorders such as depression and bipolar disorder, and alcohol and drug use issues. He understands how conditions like anxiety, trauma, OCD, and psychosis can disrupt relationships, work, and overall quality of life. He approaches each case with both clinical precision and genuine respect for the individual's experience. His work integrates psychiatric evaluation with ongoing medication management to ensure safety, effectiveness, and measurable progress. In addition to medication-focused care, Dr. Brenner incorporates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and mindfulness-based strategies into treatment. This blended approach helps patients build coping skills, increase psychological flexibility, and better manage stress while medications address underlying neurochemical factors. He has experience supporting first responders, members of the LGBTQ+ community, and military veterans, recognizing the unique stressors and cultural factors that may shape their mental health needs. As a prescriber, Dr. Brenner emphasizes collaborative decision-making, transparent treatment options, and careful monitoring of outcomes. Outside of his clinical work, Dr. Brenner enjoys computer building and repair, volleyball, cooking and baking, and gardening.

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Popular visit reasons

Anxiety
Anxiety Disorder
Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Depression
New Patient Visit
Psychiatry Consultation
Women's Mental Health Issues
Young Adult Issues
Anxiety
Anxiety Disorder
Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Depression

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Lifestance - Illinois 2
1457 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60642
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Education and background

Practice names

Education and training

  • Medical School - University of Illinois Chicago, Doctor of Medicine

NPI number

1902472699

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Overall rating
5.00
Wait time
5.00
Bedside manner
5.00
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Where is Dr. Alexander Brenner's office located?

Dr. Alexander Brenner has 2 office locations in Chicago, view full addresses on Dr. Brenner's profile.

What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Alexander Brenner?

Dr. Alexander Brenner frequently sees patients for Anxiety, Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Depression, New Patient Visit, and Psychiatry Consultation. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Alexander Brenner on their profile.

What languages does Dr. Alexander Brenner speak?

Dr. Alexander Brenner speaks English.

How do patients rate Dr. Alexander Brenner in reviews?

1 patients have reviewed Dr. Alexander Brenner. The overall rating for this doctor is 5/5. They have a 5/5 rating for bedside manner and a 5/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.

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