Jennifer

Jennifer Brennan

Child Psychotherapist

“An experienced clinician primarily working with children, adolescents & adults providing cognitive behavioral therapy.”

About Me

I guide children, adolescents, and adults towards greater well-being using cognitive behavioural therapy. This practical approach offers clear tools to understand and manage difficult thoughts and feelings. We work together to explore challenges and learn actionable strategies. This makes me a good match for those seeking focused, effective ways to navigate life's complexities.

Approach

With experience across childhood, adolescence and adult life, I prioritize a clear, practical rhythm in sessions that balances short, focused skill-building with space to name what feels hard. From my Westport office and through secure online appointments, sessions move at a pace you can manage, often pairing brief assessment, collaborative problem-solving and hands-on practice between meetings so progress carries into daily life. Parents and caregivers are invited in when helpful. This approach suits people who want concrete, steady steps toward feeling more in control.
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Basic Information

In-person & Online

Services

Services Offered:

  • Psych & Diagnostic Assessment

    Formal psychological testing to identify conditions, understand cognitive and emotional functioning, and guide treatment planning.

  • Child / Adolescent Therapy

    Therapy for children and teenagers using age-appropriate methods, such as play, art, or adapted talk therapy, to address emotional and behavioural difficulties.

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  • Mindfulness

    The practice of paying deliberate attention to the present moment without judgement, used to reduce stress and increase awareness of automatic reactions.

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  • CBT

    Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, a structured, evidence-based approach that identifies and changes unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviours.

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Works With:

  • Adolescents
  • Adults
  • Children

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

  • Life Transitions

    Major life changes, such as relocation, retirement, parenthood, or career shifts, that disrupt routine and require psychological adjustment.

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  • Anxiety

    Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.

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  • ADHD / Attention

    A neurodevelopmental condition involving persistent difficulty with attention, impulsivity, and/or hyperactivity that interferes with daily functioning.

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  • Mood Disorder

    A category of mental health conditions, including depression and bipolar disorder, in which a person's emotional state is significantly and persistently disrupted.

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  • Child Psych & Diagnostic Assessment

    Formal assessment of a child's psychological, cognitive, or emotional functioning to identify conditions and guide appropriate support.

  • OCD

    Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, a condition involving unwanted, intrusive thoughts (obsessions) and repetitive behaviours or rituals (compulsions) performed to relieve anxiety.

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  • Parenting Support

    Guidance for the psychological challenges of raising children, including discipline, communication, co-parenting, and managing the emotional demands of parenthood.

  • Young Adult Issues

    The unique psychological challenges of emerging adulthood (18–25), including identity formation, independence, relationship navigation, and finding direction.

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Professional Title:

  • Child Psychotherapist

    A psychotherapist specialising in the emotional and psychological needs of children, often using play and creative techniques.

Service Areas

Jennifer Brennan, LCSW, LLC

In-person & Online

Fairfield County

Westport, Connecticut

United States