Brendan McKenna, LICSW, MA | Psychotherapist

About Brendan McKenna

Focus areas

Anxiety

Psychotherapy

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Therapy

Depression

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)

Individuals

Teenagers (13-17)

Couples

Adults (25-64)

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)

Dialectical (DBT)

Strength-Based

Narrative

Identity

Gender

Male

Ethnicity

White

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Brendan McKenna

I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) with five years experience working in community health, inpatient psychiatry, and integrated primary care. I am fully licensed in Massachusetts and licensed for telehealth sessions in Vermont. I have expertise working with adolescents and adults from early adulthood through the onset of elderly ages. I have helped to diagnose and treat ailments from the more common conditions like anxiety, depression, and substance use all the way through some of the most difficult types of psychiatric disorders (delusions, treatment resistant depression, medication resistant psychosis). Curiosity & compassion are the core of my success. I always tailor my approach to the needs of my clients, offering techniques from treatment modalities including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Systems Therapy, Motivational Interviewing and more. Although I don’t believe that laughter is the best medicine, I appreciate and incorporate the ability to laugh at life’s absurdities in my work. I also bring a strong sense of social justice and fairness to my work. I endeavor to practice with humility in a culturally competent way, incorporating anti-racism, LGBTQIA+ support, spirituality, and mindfulness

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After scheduling your appointment through Zocdoc, you will receive a follow-up email from Tava with instructions to complete the necessary registration in our patient portal, including insurance and payment details. Placing a credit card on file is required to process insurance billing and any applicable deductible-related charges. Please complete your registration within 24 hours to ensure a smooth check-in and avoid delays in accessing care. If registration is not completed in time, we may not be able to verify your insurance coverage, which could result in unexpected out-of-pocket costs for your visit. Per our office policies, a fee may be charged for missed appointments or late cancellations.

Popular visit reasons

Anxiety

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Family Issues

Psychotherapy

Stress

Therapy

Anxiety

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Family Issues

Education and background

Practice names

Tava Health 2

Education and training

Simmons College of Kentucky, Master's in Social Work

NPI number

1205570082

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Frequently asked questions

How soon can I make an appointment with Brendan McKenna?

Generally, Brendan McKenna has appointments available on Zocdoc within 1 week. You can see Brendan McKenna's earliest availability on Zocdoc and make an appointment online.

Is Brendan McKenna accepting new patients?

Brendan McKenna generally accepts new patients on Zocdoc. You can see Brendan McKenna's earliest availability on Zocdoc and schedule an appointment online.