Brittani Smith

I graduated from East Central University with a Master’s in Psychological Services in 2019. Since graduating, I have worked in a variety of mental health settings providing individual, family, and group therapy to children, adolescents, adults, and older adults.

1. I began my career in an outpatient community mental health setting where I worked with clients experiencing concerns such as depression, anxiety, ADHD, adjustment disorders, and substance use disorders. During the COVID-19 pandemic, I transitioned to a psychiatric hospital setting where I primarily provided therapy to adults, individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, and geriatric clients experiencing a mental health crisis. In this setting, I have also worked with individuals experiencing substance use and co-occurring mental health concerns. My experience also includes working in intensive outpatient and partial hospitalization programs with adults, as well as a residential program with children. Working across these different levels of care has given me a broad understanding of mental health and the unique needs clients may experience at different points in their journey.
2. I strive to create a supportive, comfortable, and nonjudgmental environment where clients feel heard, understood, and able to work toward meaningful change. I believe therapy should be a collaborative process, and I work with each client to better understand their individual experiences, identify their goals, and develop practical strategies to support their well-being.

My approach is individualized, holistic and collaborative. I meet with each client to explore their unique experiences and desired goals for therapy. I incorporate evidence based techniques to help you identify what you are experiencing and how it is affecting you so that you can develop skills to navigate life’s challenges. I strive to provide a safe, supportive environment where you can feel seen and heard without fear of judgment in order to feel empowered to make meaningful changes.

1. We will focus on rapport building in our first session. Our time will be spent discussing your personal history, what brought you to therapy, what you would like to get from therapy and any concerns you may have about starting therapy. Don’t feel pressured to arrive with everything figured out, that’s what our first session will be for. You will leave with a sense of accomplishment and relief that you are finally starting therapy and a plan for what you can expect to accomplish through therapy.