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Dr. Colleen Brenner, PhD

Dr. Colleen Brenner, PhD

Psychologist
CA
Colleen Brenner is a therapist who values the life experience and perspectives of older adults, appreciating the stories and wisdom they bring. She believes online therapy is a valuable option for those who face barriers to in-person care, such as distance, mobility issues, or a preference for privacy. Her approach is rooted in cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT): focusing on collaborative goal-setting and progress between sessions without overwhelming clients with homework.She views clients as the experts on their own lives and approaches therapy with curiosity, support, and a strengths-based perspective. Originally a researcher in academia with grants and publications, Colleen shifted to therapy later in life, inspired by her own experiences, evolving patience, and a desire for personal connection. She encourages new clients to move at a pace that feels right to them, emphasizing that therapy is not about advice-giving but about guiding clients on their own journey .Outside of work, she enjoys traveling (including seven years living in Canada), working out, walking her dogs, and spending time with family.

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About Dr. Colleen Brenner

Clientele seen

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

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Strength-Based

Identity

Gender

Female

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Dr. Colleen Brenner

Colleen Brenner is a therapist who values the life experience and perspectives of older adults, appreciating the stories and wisdom they bring. She believes online therapy is a valuable option for those who face barriers to in-person care, such as distance, mobility issues, or a preference for privacy. Her approach is rooted in cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT): focusing on collaborative goal-setting and progress between sessions without overwhelming clients with homework.She views clients as the experts on their own lives and approaches therapy with curiosity, support, and a strengths-based perspective. Originally a researcher in academia with grants and publications, Colleen shifted to therapy later in life, inspired by her own experiences, evolving patience, and a desire for personal connection. She encourages new clients to move at a pace that feels right to them, emphasizing that therapy is not about advice-giving but about guiding clients on their own journey .Outside of work, she enjoys traveling (including seven years living in Canada), working out, walking her dogs, and spending time with family.

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Popular visit reasons

Agoraphobia
Hoarding Disorder
New Patient Visit
Pain Management Consultation
Psychosexual Evaluation
Psychotherapy
Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit
Sleep Problems
Agoraphobia
Hoarding Disorder
New Patient Visit
Pain Management Consultation

Education and background

Practice names

Education and training

  • Indiana University Bloomington, PhD in Psychology

Awards and publications

  • Altered entropy modulation in bipolar disorder: EEG entropy measures during steady-state auditory entrainment Creel, W. T., Seibly, G. D., Brenner, C. A. & Hartman, R. E., May 15 2026, In: Journal of Affective Disorders. 401, 121261.
  • Regional and cannabis-related differences in prefrontal multiscale entropy of resting-state EEG Creel, W. T., Brenner, C. A. & Hartman, R. E., Jan 2026, In: Clinical Neurophysiology Practice. 11, p. 135-141 7 p.
  • The Relationship Between Antipsychotics, Cognitive Enhancers, and Major Adverse Cardiovascular/Cerebrovascular Events (MACCE) in Older Adults with Behavioral and Psychological Symptoms of Dementia DeMercy, H. M. & Brenner, C. A., Oct 2024, In: Drugs and Aging. 41, 10, p. 847-858 12 p.

NPI number

1851867147

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Dr. Colleen Brenner frequently sees patients for New Patient Visit, Pain Management Consultation, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Sleep Problems. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Colleen Brenner on their profile.

What languages does Dr. Colleen Brenner speak?

Dr. Colleen Brenner speaks English.

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