Lauren Brenner, Ph.D.
Licensed Clinical Psychologist
About Dr. Brenner
Dr. Brenner is a licensed clinical psychologist and the founder of Brenner Psychological Associates. She works with individuals navigating anxiety, chronic stress, trauma, and PTSD, with particular expertise in medical trauma, cancer-related stress, traumatic brain injury, and women’s health concerns. Many of her clients are high-functioning professionals, caregivers, and healthcare workers who appear capable on the outside but feel overwhelmed, emotionally exhausted, or stuck beneath the surface. Her approach is collaborative, goal-oriented, and grounded in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Prolonged Exposure (PE), and Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT). Clients describe her style as calm, attuned, and practical, with an emphasis on building psychological flexibility and creating meaningful, values-aligned change.
Specialties
Trauma & PTSD (Single-Incident and Complex)
Anxiety, Chronic Worry, and Stress
Prolonged Grief & Loss
Life Transitions & Adjustment
Emotional Overwhelm & Burnout
Medical trauma and traumatic brain injury recovery
Insomnia and sleep difficulties
Cancer-related stress and adjustment
Populations Served
Adults (18+)
High-functioning professionals in demanding roles (healthcare providers, executives, educators, students, attorneys)
Performance-driven populations (athletes, Special Operations Forces, first responders)
Individuals affected by cancer, including patients and caregivers
Veterans and active-duty military service members
Treatment Approach
Dr. Brenner uses an active, collaborative, and goal-oriented approach grounded in evidence-based therapies including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Prolonged Exposure (PE), and Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT). Her work is trauma-informed and tailored to each person & goals and readiness, with attention to both insight and practical application. Sessions focus on understanding why symptoms persist, building psychological flexibility, and reducing the power of difficult thoughts and emotions over daily choices. Therapy helps clients move out of patterns of avoidance, over-control, and chronic mental strain while developing more sustainable ways of coping that align with personal values. Her approach emphasizes meaningful change that supports long-term wellbeing—not just short-term relief.
Clinical Background & Training
Doctorate in Clinical Psychology, Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine & Science
Licensure: MA, RI, VT, and NY
Doctoral Internship Training: VA Boston Healthcare System
Postdoctoral fellowship: Home Base Program, Massachusetts General Hospital
Undergraduate Education: University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
Certifications: Cognitive Processing Therapy provider; Prolonged Exposure Therapy consultant
Personal Note
Dr. Brenner enjoys spending time with her friends, family, and French Bulldog, Abe. She values staying physically active, and is an avid reader and concert goer. She is a proud cancer and mental health survivor, and brings the insight from her own experiences to her clinical work. In her free time, she also helps her partner run Boston Brew Company, a local cold brew coffee business.
Availability & Logistics
Availability: Monday-Friday, 10am-6pm
Format: Telehealth
Licensure: Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Vermont, and New York
Insurance: In-network with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts; out-of-network for all other insurances & superbills provided
Fee: $300/session; sliding scale available based on need
Get Started
If you are interested in working with Dr. Brenner, you may request a consultation at https://www.brennerpsych.com or emailing me at lauren@brennerpsych.com. You can also request a consultation with me by clicking here: