You've probably been carrying this longer than you'd like to admit. I'm Brittany, a licensed mental health counselor in New York with over a decade in community and residential mental health. I work with teens, adults, and seniors facing anxiety, depression, trauma, and substance use challenges, and I'd love to talk.
My approach is evidence-based and built around what you bring in. For trauma, I use a structured reprocessing method that helps difficult memories lose their grip on daily life, so the past stops directing the present. For anxiety and depression, we examine the thoughts that keep the spiral going and build steadier footing through cognitive and acceptance-based techniques. Substance use gets its own lane: we look at what drives it, build motivation, and develop practical strategies. I also draw on narrative and solution-focused approaches when they fit what you need. Sessions are via telehealth, available to clients anywhere in New York.
Our first session is mostly a conversation. I want to hear what's been going on, what you've already tried, and what you're hoping will be different. There's no pressure to have it figured out before you show up. Over time, sessions settle into a rhythm that makes sense for you. My aim is for you to leave each one with something concrete, whether that's a new way of looking at a pattern or a small step forward.
