Hannah  Brents
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Hannah Brents

She/Her/Hers

Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker, LICSW Master of Social Work, MSW Registered Yoga Teacher, RYT Masters in Divinity, MDiv Specialties Insurance & Fees Locations
Massachusetts Accepting Online
Brookline Village Commercial District Accepting In-person
Updated August 4, 2023

Specialties & Expertise

  • Anxiety
  • Life transitions
  • Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Existential crisis & challenges
  • Stress management
  • Sexual harassment & assault

Professional statement

AKA the Theology Therapist. Hannah is an approachable and empathetic therapist for people raised religious or abuse survivors who feel like they’re lost or missing their life road map without religion.

Hannah uses trauma therapy with millennials, older adults, nonbinary and LGBTQ+ folx, and others who come from controlling and manipulative communities (i.e. JW, LDS, Evangelical, 12 Tribes, yoga) who have survived religious trauma, guilt and shame, and the fear of failure.

Together we can untangle the shame, fear, and anger you feel after leaving a toxic, fundamentalist, or cult-like religious community. You deserve to feel free to love who you want, set better boundaries, and build a new relationship with yourself.


Message to clients

If you’ve been called a “sinner” or a “heretic” or you’ve left a religious or spiritual community and thought, “that was pretty culty,” then you’re in the right place.

I go by the Theology Therapist because my recovery from fundamentalist Christianity led me to religious studies, yoga, and meditation. I get it because I’ve been called those things too.

My virtual office is a comfy space filled with books, blankets, and cushions. I’ll probably have tea or coffee in hand, I invite you to do the same.

I like to challenge toxic religious beliefs that you are bad or unlovable or that someone else is the expert on you. These are lies used to manipulate you. You can unlearn these stories you were taught. You deserve to live free of fear and shame with a spiritual life, if that’s something you desire, that gives you a sense of purpose and connection to a greater good. Let’s schedule an intro call today and get started!


Specialties

Anxiety - Coping with excessive worry, nervousness, or stress; intense discomfort in social settings (social anxiety); sudden and intense feelings of panic (panic disorder)

Life transitions - Coping with difficult or impactful life changes, such as moving to a new area, relationship transitions, child rearing, or career changes; learning self-care to better manage resulting stress

Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) - Healing painful experiences and memories from the past

Existential crisis & challenges - Supportive exploration of meaning and purpose in one’s life; finding one’s path in the face of existential anxiety, dread, and feelings of meaninglessness

Stress management - Strengthening effective ways of coping with the stress of life and change; managing expectations of self and others

Sexual harassment & assault - Caring support along the pathway to safety, wellbeing, and healing for survivors of sexual abuse and assault




Clientele

  • Adults (24+)
  • Seniors (65+)

Insurance

Hannah Brents is not in-network with any insurances.

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


Out-of-pocket fees

  • Individual sessions: $200 (50min)
  • Initial session: $200 (50min)

Additional session information

Out-of-network billing options

This provider can support you in getting reimbursement from your insurance company if you are seeking out-of-network reimbursement. Here are the out-of-network billing options they provide:

  • Super billing
  • Courtesy billing
Payment options
  • Credit Card
  • Debit Card
Session frequency

Frequency of sessions this provider offers to see clients once you are an established client.

  • Weekly
  • Monthly
  • Every other week
  • As needed

Location(s)

Online Sessions (Massachusetts)
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 6am-12pm
  • Wed 6am-12pm
  • Thu 6am-12pm
  • Fri Closed
  • Sat Closed
  • Sun Closed

Brookline Village Commercial District practice
Accepting new clients in-person
Currently Available Times
  • Morning (Before 10am)
  • Daytime (10am - 1pm)
  • Afternoon (1pm - 5pm)
  • Evening (After 5pm)
  • Weekends
Regular Hours
  • Mon 6:00am - 12:00pm
  • Tue 6:00am - 12:00pm
  • Wed 6:00am - 12:00pm
  • Thu 6:00am - 12:00pm
  • Fri Closed
  • Sat Closed
  • Sun Closed

Work and Education

Years of Experience: 6 years

Animal Assisted Therapy, Licensed Mental Health Clinician, 2018 - Present
Bournewood Hospital, Inpatient Clinical Social Worker, 2017 - 2018

Boston University, Masters of Social Work, 2017
Boston University, Masters of Theological Studies , 2017
Abilene Christian University, BA in Biblical Text, 2012


Licensure

Massachusetts: 000122699


Languages

English


Publications