About Me.

Dr. Lauren Brenner is a licensed clinical psychologist with clinical expertise in trauma and stressor related disorders, anxiety, and depression. Dr. Brenner has been trained in a variety of evidence-based assessment methods and cognitive behavioral therapies, including acceptance-based behavior therapies. Dr. Brenner is a member of the American Psychological Association (APA), Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies (ABCT), and the
International Society for Traumatic Stress Studies (ISTSS)

Clinical & Professional Experience

Psychologist, Massachusetts General Hospital (Since 2019)
Instructor, Harvard Medical School (Since 2019)
Clinical Director, Brain Health Services, Home Base Program, MGH (2023-2025)

Advanced Clinical Training

Prolonged Exposure therapy consultant (certified through the Emory University PE ConsultantTraining Program)
Cognitive Processing Therapy for PTSD (certified provider)
Prolonged Exposure Therapy for PTSD
Dialectical Behavior Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBTi) (registered provider)
Unified Protocol for Transdiagnostic Treatment of Emotional Disorders
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Mindful Self Compassion

Education and Training

Postdoctoral Fellowship, Home Base Program, Massachusetts General Hospital (2017-2019)
Internship, VA Boston Healthcare System (2016-2017)
Ph.D., Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine & Sciences (2017)
M.S., Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine & Sciences (2013)
B.S., Psychology, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (2008)

Licensure

Massachusetts PSY11040
Vermont 48.0135076
Rhode Island PS01731
PsyPact #19090