About Me.
Dr. Lauren Brenner is a licensed clinical psychologist providing telehealth-based psychotherapy, psychological assessment, and professional consultation to adults in Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Vermont. She specializes in the treatment of posttraumatic stress disorder, anxiety, sleep difficulties, and grief. Her practice is grounded in a client-focused, mind-body approach that supports whole-person healing and sustainable growth.
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With over a decade of clinical, academic, and supervisory experience, she blends structured, evidence-based care with a warm, collaborative presence and deep respect for individual context and identity.
Clinical & Professional Experience
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Psychologist, Massachusetts General Hospital (Since 2019)
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Instructor, Harvard Medical School (Since 2019)
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Clinical Director, Brain Health Services, Home Base Program, MGH (2023-2025)
Education and Training
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Postdoctoral Fellowship, Home Base Program, Massachusetts General Hospital (2017-2019)
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Internship, VA Boston Healthcare System (2016-2017)
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Ph.D., Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine & Sciences (2017)
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M.S., Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine & Sciences (2013)
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B.S., Psychology, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (2008)
Advanced Clinical Training & Certifications
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Certified Consultant in Prolonged Exposure Therapy (Emory University PE Consultant Training Program)
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Certified Provider: Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) for PTSD
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Prolonged Exposure Therapy for PTSD
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Registered Provider: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I)
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Unified Protocol for Transdiagnostic Treatment of Emotional Disorders
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Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
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Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
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Mindful Self-Compassion and mindfulness-based interventions
Licensure
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Massachusetts – License #PSY11040
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Rhode Island – License #PS01731
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Vermont – License #48.0135076
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PsyPact Provider – #19090