Nice to meet you, I’m Stefanie.
I earned a Master of Science in Social Work from the University of Louisville and am a Clinical Social Work Associate in the State of Oregon. I am trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Motivational Interviewing (MI), and Somatic (body-based) techniques. I feel privileged to help people with their own personal journeys.
My background is in trauma-informed care. I am emphatically client led, as I feel deep down we all truly know what is best for ourselves. I use my training to assist clients to find their own answers. My passion is to work with clients processing trauma and assisting people through PTSD. I also enjoy supporting my clients through depression, anxiety, and life changes. I have worked with survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, human trafficking, and stalking. I have additional training in somatic interventions and working with clients exploring non-monogamy. I support all genders and sexual orientations.
Stefanie Brennen (she/her), MSW
Some fun things about me:
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Movie(s) I love: The Divergent Series and Romeo & Juliet
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Favorite food to eat out: Thai and Sushi
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Favorite food to cook: I’d rather be fed please, though I bake an amazing red velvet cake and vegan pumpkin cookies
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Favorite thing to do in Bend: Outside adventuring
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Hobby(ies): alpine ski, xc ski, snowshoe, mountain bike, paddling, gym time, hiking, art, and learning
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Dream destination: Palau
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Favorite quote or personal motto: “You either walk inside your story and own it or you stand outside your story and hustle for your worthiness.” – Brene Brown and “All good things are wild and free.” - Henry David Thoreau
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Favorite weekend destination: Hot springs resort with a cabin
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Three words that describe me: kind, curious, and creative
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Number one bucket list item: Swimming in Jellyfish Lake in aforementioned Palau
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On a day with no obligations, I will be: Either adventuring in nature or in a onesie on the couch binge watching Netflix
