Home > Staff & Locations > Staff Biographies

Brendan Greer, MD, MBA

CEO
Senior Staff Psychiatrist, University City & Doylestown, PA Offices
215-382-6680 ext. 3116

Dr. Brendan Greer is the Chief Executive Officer of the Council for Relationships as well as a practicing psychiatrist and therapist. In his management role he draws on prior work, education and volunteer activities. His work experience includes ten years in consulting and film finance, following an MBA from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. He also served as the Treasurer and Vice President of the boards of directors of two different New York performing arts organizations.

As a psychiatrist, Dr. Greer works with individuals using both psychotherapy and psychiatric medications. Currently, his practice is psychotherapy-focused and most of his patients are working in a supportive-expressive or dynamic approach; he will use cognitive therapy approaches as well. He specializes in the treatment of patients suffering from the full spectrum of mood and anxiety disorders, including unipolar and bipolar (manic-depressive) illnesses, with special attention to how those illnesses affect patients in their important relationships. He also serves as the Chief Operating Officer at CFR. Dr. Greer is a Clinical Associate in the University of Pennsylvania's Department of Psychiatry, where he received his psychiatric training. His MD degree is from the Cornell University Medical College.

Brendan Greer, MD, MBA can be reached at 215-382-6680 ext. 3116.

Tip of the Week Article Written By Brendan Greer, MD, MBA:

• What About Worry?
  

Media Engagements by Brendan Greer, MD, MBA:

• CBS 3 News - Reaction To Sandusky Hearing Outcome And Potential Victim Impact
  Dr. Brendan Greer discusses how the victims may feel after delay of hearing. 12/13/11

• NBC 10 News - How to Help Your PSU Student Cope
  Dr. Brendan Greer discusses the Penn State tragedy and how to help our own children cope. 11/11/11

• CBS 3 News - Depressed Stressed Moms More Hostile To Their Toddlers
  Dr. Brendan Greer, discusses a new study that links mothers' depression to hostility towards their kids. 10/10/11

• NBC 10 News - Stock Market Stress
  Dr. Brendan Greer offers helpful suggestions for when financial stress causes poor decision-making. 8/12/11

• NBC 10 News - Lessons Learned From the Schwarzenegger Scandal
  Dr. Brendan Greer discusses the fallout of the Arnold Schwarzenegger scandal and how it will impact his family. 5/20/11

• The Intelligencer - Celebrating a Milestone, Not a Death
  Dr. Brendan Greer discusses the psychological impact of bin Laden's death. 5/3/11

• Phillyburbs.com - Perils of Social Media
  Wanda Sevey and Dr. Greer are interviewed about the perils of social media. 2/20/11

• CBS 3 News - Seasonal Affective Disorder
  Dr. Brendan Greer is interviewed about seasonal affective disorder. 2/20/11

• Philadelphia Business Journal - CEO Profile: 'Make difficult decisions quickly, and move on.'
  Dr. Brendan Greer, CEO, profiled in the Philadelphia Business Journal. 1/14/11

• NBC 10 News - Breaking Up with the Help of a Website
  Dr. Brendan Greer talks about a new website/service that helps couples break up. 12/2/10

• Philly.com - The Courage to Reveal
  Dr. Brendan Greer talks about male survivors of sexual abuse. 11/2/10

• Celebuzz.com - Miley Cyrus Should 'Focus on Personal' Life for Now
  Dr. Brendan Greer offers advice for teens like Miley Cyrus, when dealing with divorcing parents. 10/29/10

• NBC 10 News - How E-communication may Hurt Relationships
  Dr. Brendan Greer discusses how hi-tech link-ups actually lead to a "digital disconnect," harming your offline relationships. 6/28/10

• NBC 10 News - Teen Suicide: What Parents Should Know
  Dr. Brendan Greer talks about teen suicide and what parents should know, look out for and respond to with their own children. 3/1/10