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Brittany Smiley

Therapist(She / Her)
10 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Anxiety, ADD/ADHD, Depression, Stress management, Trauma
  • Individual therapy, Couples therapy

Great to meet you!

You don't need to have it all figured out to reach out. If anxiety, trauma, family conflict, grief, or the weight of ADHD or depression has been running your days, you deserve a space that's judgment-free and genuinely yours. I'm Brittany, a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Florida with over a decade of experience helping teens, adults, and families find steadier ground. Clients often tell me our sessions feel less like an appointment and more like finally being heard.

My approach to therapy

No two people carry stress the same way, so our work starts with you, not a script. I draw on cognitive behavioral techniques to untangle thoughts that feel like facts, motivational interviewing to build momentum when change feels stuck, and a client-centered, existential lens that makes room for bigger questions about identity, purpose, and relationships. Expect a professional but down-to-earth style: I'll challenge you when it's useful and hold you accountable to the goals you set, always at a pace that respects where you're starting from.

What you can expect from me

Your first session is about getting to know each other, not filling out a checklist. We'll talk through what brought you to therapy, whether that's anxiety, trauma, a family conflict, grief, or the exhaustion of managing ADHD or depression, and start shaping a plan of care built around your goals. You'll leave with a clear next step and the sense that someone is finally in your corner.

About me

  • I identify as
    Black or African descent, Woman
  • My style is
    Empowering, Affirming, Challenging

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    10 years of experience
  • Training
    MS (Master of Science) at Springfield College
  • License type
    LMHC (Licensed Mental Health Counselor) (Florida)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Ascension, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Curative, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, ADD/ADHD, Depression, Stress management, Trauma
  • More specialties
    Family issues, LGBTQIA+, Anger management, Panic disorders, Grief or loss, Relationship issues, Women's issues, Identity issues, PTSD
  • Therapy methods
    Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Gestalt, Behavioral, Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Gottman Method / Gottman Couples, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
  • Care types
    Individual therapy, Couples therapy
  • Ages served
    Adults, Children, Adolescents
  • Languages
    English