Practice Location:

Willow Lawn & Virtual

Ages Treated:

Children & Adolescents: 4+

Adults: 18 to 30 

Primary Areas of Clinical Interest & Expertise:

· Child-Centered and Integrated Play Therapy (4+) and parent support
· Pre-Teen and Teen Anxiety, Depression, ADHD, interpersonal skills, life transitions
· School-based concerns, self-esteem, social skills, communication skills, coping skills
· Trauma-informed and expressive therapies

Background:

Brittany (she/her) is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and a native Richmonder. She is a VCU alumnus and completed her undergraduate and graduate studies at VCU. She is guided by a holistic, strengths-based perspective and works to empower youth toward healing and well-being. 

Brittany has over 10 years of experience in the mental health field, with 8 years working in a school setting providing individual and group counseling to youth aged 5-15. Additionally, she worked in a residential facility and provided services as an intensive in-home provider. Her areas of clinical expertise include: teaching prosocial skills, guiding emotional identification and emotional regulation, improving communication skills, empowering positive identity development, and building self-esteem. She is pursuing training & supervision to become a Registered Play Therapist and is passionate about working with children, adolescents, and families. Brittany is an LGBTQIA+ affirming therapist and an active advocate in the community. She is a trauma-informed therapist and uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Play Therapy, and Mindfulness practices during sessions. She strives to identify creative, person-centered interventions to individualize treatment to guide client success. 

Outside of the office, Brittany enjoys camping, social sports, practicing yoga, and cooking. 

Education: 

Virginia Commonwealth University: MSW

Licenses & Certifications:

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) - Virginia

While Brittany is contracted with the following insurance payers, we recommend contacting your insurance company to determine if your plan has any restrictions or limitations:

- Anthem (Commercial and Medicaid)
- Aetna (Commercial)
- Cigna
- Molina Complete Care of Virginia Medicaid
- Optima (Commercial and Medicaid)
- Optum/ UnitedHealthcare (Commercial and Medicaid)