Diane Brennan
Diane Brennan
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Diane Brennan

Diane Brennan

Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC
New York Accepting Online
Midtown Not Accepting In-person
Updated October 20, 2020

Specialties & Expertise

  • Loss, grief, and bereavement
  • End-of-life
  • Caregiver stress
  • Chronic illness
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Professional statement

Diane Brennan is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Midtown, Manhattan. She specializes in grief and has extensive experience offering short-term support for young adults. The majority of her clients are professionals in their 20s or 30s who are navigating a first-time loss. Many individuals who come to Diane want to work through existential issues and ultimately find a way to heal.

Diane’s sessions are client-centered in that she invites her clients to give their opinion and guide sessions. She uses an eclectic combination of modalities, drawing on cognitive-based therapies, a narrative approach, and constructivist approaches. She is also experienced in facilitating creative expression in the therapy room, including through art, music, and guided meditation. Diane knows that grief is such a unique process, so she strives to create an individualized treatment plan that works for the individual she is treating.

Diane offers a safe space where clients can work through their grief and loss along with any other challenges they are facing. Outside of individual therapy, Diane facilitates groups and workshops around grief and bereavement. Her office is located near the 57th Street subway station.

Message to clients

Together we will find the path through your grief and identify ways for you to heal from your loss. I will work with you and meet you where you are at in your grieving process. My clients learn how to have happier days and get their life back into balance. There is no right or wrong way to grieve—it is unique to you and your experiences.

Specialties

Loss, grief, and bereavement - Emotionally preparing for the anticipated passing of a loved one; managing feelings and reactions to a death or loss of significance; support during the process of healing and acceptance

End-of-life - Receiving a terminal diagnosis, death anxiety, processing feelings and thoughts about the dying process, life review, helping individuals and family members accept impending death, navigate choices and decisions regarding advanced directives and caregiving

Caregiver stress - Feeling overwhelmed, isolated and tired related to caring for a loved one. Difficulty relaxing, poor sleep, losing interest in activities you used to enjoy.

Chronic illness - Receiving a diagnosis; adjusting to lifestyle and medication changes; coping with related changes in mood, emotions, and relationships; managing symptoms and stress

General expertise

Treatment approaches

Clientele

  • Adults (24+)
  • Young adults (18-24)

Insurance

Diane Brennan is not in-network with any insurances.

Read about the benefits of seeing an out-of-network provider here.

Out-of-pocket fees

  • Ongoing sessions: $235 (50min)
  • Couples sessions: $275
  • Family sessions: $325

Therapist's note

Diane can provide you with paperwork for your insurance company if you are seeking out-of-network reimbursement.

Location(s)

Midtown practice
161 West 54th Street, Suite 602A, New York, NY 10019
Not accepting new clients in-person
Currently Available Times
  • Morning (Before 10am)
  • Daytime (10am - 1pm)
  • Afternoon (1pm - 5pm)
  • Evening (After 5pm)
  • Weekends
Regular Hours
  • Mon Closed
  • Tue 8:00am-5:00pm
  • Wed 12:30pm-8:30pm
  • Thu 10:00am-7:30pm
  • Fri 7:30am-4:30pm
  • Sat Closed
  • Sun Closed
Online Sessions (New York)
Accepting new clients online
Currently Available Times
  • Morning (Before 10am)
  • Daytime (10am - 1pm)
  • Afternoon (1pm - 5pm)
  • Evening (After 5pm)
  • Weekends
Regular Hours
  • Mon Closed
  • Tue 8:00am-5:00pm
  • Wed 12:30pm-8:30pm
  • Thu 10:00am-7:30pm
  • Fri 7:30am-4:30pm
  • Sat Closed
  • Sun Closed

Work and Education

Private Practice, 2015 - Present
VNSNY Hospice & Palliative Care, Visiting Nurse Service, 2012 - 2014
Metlife, 2005 - 2012
New York Life, 1997 - 1999
Dreyfus, 1992 - 1997
Scudder Stevens & Clark, 1991 - 1992
Gabelli & Co, 1989 - 1991
Mitsui & Co, 1988 - 1989

Pace University, M.S. in Mental Heath Counseling with a concentration in Loss, Grief & Bereavement, 2011
Marist College, B.S. in Business with a concentration in Finance, Minor in Political Science, 1988

Languages

English

Therapy Groups

Diane Brennan
Grief Support Group

This 4-week group provides support and skills to individuals struggling with immense grief following the loss of a loved one.

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Young Widows Support Group

This supportive group offers a space to explore and cope with the grief that is unique to young widows with the loss of a husband or wife.