Dr. Lauretta Brennan, a licensed Clinical Psychologist based in Virginia, specializes in helping children, adolescents, young adults, and their families navigate a range of individual and relational challenges, including anxiety, depression, behavioral difficulties, and strained parent-child dynamics. With a solid commitment to evidence-based practices, Dr. Brennan utilizes her extensive training in cognitive-behavioral techniques, while also integrating family systems, dialectical, and acceptance and commitment approaches as needed. Beyond psychotherapy, she is skilled in providing psychological assessments and parent consultations. Dr. Brennan holds bachelor's degrees in Psychology and the Biological Basis of Behavior from the University of Pennsylvania and earned her Ph.D. in Clinical/Developmental Psychology from the University of Pittsburgh. Her valuable internship and postdoctoral experience at the renowned Kennedy Krieger Institute allowed her to focus on child and family therapy, further solidifying her role as a compassionate and knowledgeable advocate for mental health.