Dr. Douglas Brennan, MD, CO | Psychiatrist

About Dr. Douglas Brennan

Focus areas

Anxiety

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

Depression

Medication Management

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)

Adults (25-64)

Individuals

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Identity

Gender

Male

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Dr. Douglas Brennan

Douglas Brennan, MD, earned his medical degree from the University of Colorado School of Medicine and completed an adult psychiatry residency at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) and McLean Hospital. He also completed a forensic psychiatry fellowship at MGH. Dr. Brennan has experience in both outpatient and inpatient settings, supervising residents and mid-level practitioners, and working in emergency and inpatient facilities. He remains on staff at MGH as an instructor for Harvard Medical School and is double-board certified in adult and forensic psychiatry. His outpatient work includes several years treating patients at the Department of Veterans Affairs with post-traumatic stress disorder, depression, and anxiety. Dr. Brennan enjoys collaborating with patients to understand their goals, set expectations, and provide education on treatment options. He offers medication management evaluations and follow-up visits while working alongside licensed therapists to provide behavioral support as needed. Dr. Brennan begins by thoroughly reviewing each patient’s history, concerns, and goals in the initial session. He then develops individualized treatment plans tailored to the patient’s objectives, ensuring care aligns with their personal goals and needs.

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Popular visit reasons

Anxiety

Depression

Medication Management

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

Anxiety

Depression

Medication Management

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

Education and background

Practice names

Talkiatry

Board certifications

Forensic Psychiatry (American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology)
Psychiatry (American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology)

Education and training

Medical School - University of Colorado Denver, Doctor of Medicine
Massachusetts General Hospital, Fellowship in Forensic Psychiatry
Massachusetts General Hospital, Residency in Psychiatry

NPI number

1932580636

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What practice does Dr. Douglas Brennan work with?

Dr. Douglas Brennan works with Talkiatry.

Which board certifications does Dr. Douglas Brennan have?

Dr. Douglas Brennan is certified by Forensic Psychiatry (American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology) and Psychiatry (American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology).