Brian Drennen, LCSW, CAP

Certified Addiction Professional

Certified CBT-I Clinician (CBT for Insomnia)

EMDR Specialist for a Local Residential Treatment Facility

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

My passion lies in helping you connect more deeply with what you are wanting for yourself. Together, we uncover the blocks that are getting in the way of your healing and success. My experience is drawn from working in residential treatment supporting individuals and their families in the earlier stages of substance abuse and mental health recovery. In this field, I worked in a variety of capacities which I believe helps me bring a uniquely skilled perspective and approach. In my career, I have dedicated myself to working directly with adolescents, adults, and their families as they traverse issues of addiction and mental health. More specifically, I have worked directly with individuals struggling with addiction, mood disorders, OCD, PTSD, and complex trauma. I am trained in EMDR, the NeuroAffective Relational Model (NARM), and certified as an Addiction Professional in the state of Florida.

My approach to therapy is relational and trauma-focused. First and foremost, I believe in creating a trusting and safe relationship and view this journey as a partnership. This means we work together to discover and shift into new strategies to help heal. My goal is to support you in discovering a deeper understanding of yourself, your relationships, and your aspirations. I also firmly believe in looking at one’s family of origin to discover patterns that were once necessary but are now maladaptive and getting in your way. Knowing that each individual and family is different, I hope to help heal your unique attachment wounds and underlying trauma that have surfaced in your life and relationships.

My dedication for working with individuals and families comes from my personal as well as professional experience of the impact that mental health and substance use disorders have on individuals and families. I value and respect each client’s uniqueness and hope to support you in discovering your true authentic self.

“Brian is a skillful and compassionate psychotherapist within our field. I have had the privilege of knowing and collaborating with Brian for several years, witnessing firsthand his profound ability to impact the lives of the clients he treats. Specializing in working with adolescents and young adults, I have been consistently impressed by both the quality and the breadth of the work he accomplishes.”

–David Almeida, LCSW | Former Clinical Director of Caron Renaissance

Check out some of Brian’s blog articles:

• A Beginner's Guide to EMDR
• Breaking Free: How EMDR Can Help You Overcome Feeling “Stuck” in Life
  
• From Insight to Action: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) in Therapeutic Practice
• Sleeping Soundly: Unlocking Restful Nights with CBT for Insomnia
  
• EMDR – A Healing Path for First Responders
• Common challenges for men in recovery
• The need for early intervention when treating OCD

Work with Brian at our office in Delray Beach, FL (or online)

• Contact our office to schedule an appointment
• Brian is a skilled adolescent counselor with a focus on the “Failure to Launch” syndrome
• Address issues related to substance use disorders, trauma and PTSD, or family support