Title: Mental Health Therapist
Company: Golden Thread Therapy & Counseling
Location: Salt Lake City, Utah, United States
Erin Miller-Brennan, Mental Health Therapist at Golden Thread Therapy & Counseling, has been recognized by Marquis Who’s Who Top Healthcare Professionals for dedication, achievements and leadership in Mental Health Counseling.
With a career spanning over a decade in the healthcare industry, Ms. Miller-Brennan has demonstrated exceptional expertise in adult adjustment disorders, supporting individuals through life transitions, anxiety, depression and trauma. She is also highly regarded for her proficiency in dialectical behavior therapy and eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR).
Since 2021, Ms. Miller-Brennan has served as a mental health therapist at Golden Thread Therapy & Counseling. In this remote capacity, she conducts individual client sessions via telehealth and manages a full-time private practice for adolescents and adults in California and Utah. Specializing in dialectical behavior therapy and EMDR, she incorporates mindfulness, resource building, emotional regulation and emotional literacy into every aspect of client care. Ms. Miller-Brennan’s approach is client-led and client-focused, prioritizing each individual’s pace and comfort while maintaining meaningful therapeutic relationships. Administrative responsibilities include responding to client concerns through email and messaging to ensure a personalized experience.
From 2023 to 2025, Ms. Miller-Brennan was also a remote licensed clinical mental health therapist at Two Chairs. Prior to this appointment, she contributed her expertise to Headspace Inc. as a licensed clinical mental health therapist in San Francisco, California, between 2021 and 2023, after initially joining Ginger, now Headspace Inc., in 2021. Ms. Miller-Brennan’s earlier experience included serving as a licensed mental health therapist at Strides Pediatric Therapy in Eagle Mountain, Utah, from 2020 to 2021.
From 2017 to 2021, Ms. Miller-Brennan worked as a child and family therapist and early childhood mental health consultant at the Homeless Children’s Network in the San Francisco Bay Area of California. She previously held the position of school counselor at FACES SF in San Francisco and, among other roles, worked as a mental health clinician and art therapist at the adolescent psychiatric crisis unit of St. Mary’s Medical Center, now Stanyan Hospital, in San Francisco, dating back to 2015. Ms. Miller-Brennan’s professional journey also included experience as a mental health therapist with Mental Health Management, I Inc., doing business as Canyon Manor, in Novato, California, as an art therapist at Woodridge State High School, beginning in 2013.
Ms. Miller-Brennan’s academic credentials include a Bachelor of Arts in art history from the University of California, Berkeley, earned in 2010, and a Master of Mental Health with a focus on art therapy from The University of Queensland in Brisbane, acquired in 2014. These educational foundations have been instrumental in shaping her culturally informed practice. Additionally, Ms. Miller-Brennan holds several distinguished credentials, including as a clinical mental health counselor from the Division of Professional Licensing for the State of Utah and as a licensed professional clinical counselor from the California Board of Psychology. She also received credentials as a certified dialectical behavioral therapist through the Trauma Training Institute, where she also completed advanced EMDR training, which positions her closer to full certification as an EMDR therapist.
Adding to her expertise are Ms. Miller-Brennan’s professional affiliations, which include membership with the EMDR International Association. She is also a former board member with the California Association for Licensed Professional Clinical Counselors. Ms. Miller-Brennan’s dedication extends beyond clinical care, having contributed significantly through civic engagement. She has participated in wellness support groups for mothers, has donated clothing to local women’s shelters, volunteered for Thanksgiving dinners at homeless shelters and served on the board of the California Association for Licensed Professional Clinical Counselors.
What distinguishes Ms. Miller-Brennan is not only her nontraditional entry into therapy but also her commitment to building authentic connections within telehealth environments, often organizing peer meetings or participating actively in professional forums despite the isolating nature of virtual practice. Her commitment to clinical excellence is reflected in her record of over 300 five-star reviews across professional healthcare platforms, an achievement that underscores her consistent client satisfaction and the trust she has built within the community. Ms. Miller-Brennan attributes much of her success to authenticity regarding her neurodivergence, including attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, and strives to reduce stigma around mental health by promoting psychoeducation.
Ms. Miller-Brennan’s career stands as an example of adaptability within an evolving healthcare landscape, balancing technological advancements with authentic human connection while advocating for sustainable practices amid industry challenges such as insurance barriers and administrative demands. Looking ahead, she plans to launch a mobile therapy fleet using a converted Sprinter van that will allow her to meet clients wherever they feel most comfortable, integrating natural healing environments into therapeutic sessions. She is currently collaborating with local businesses on mobile service models while aiming to expand outreach among student populations in Salt Lake City. Among other goals, Ms. Miller-Brennan intends to take on public-facing roles, such as serving on school boards or speaking at conferences.
Throughout her career, Ms. Miller-Brennan has embraced lessons that guide both her practice and personal philosophy. Her story reflects not only remarkable professional accomplishments but also an unwavering dedication to empowering others through compassionate care grounded in creativity, cultural sensitivity and lifelong learning.
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