About Me
I'm Brittany, a Licensed Professional Counselor specializing in EMDR, Gottman Method, Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), and DBT-informed care. I work with teens, adults, and couples navigating anxiety, depression, grief, PTSD, relationship struggles, and the kind of stress that quietly builds until it's hard to carry alone.
Whatever brought you here — I'm really glad you're considering it.
My approach is warm, collaborative, and deeply personal. I don't believe in one-size-fits-all therapy. I'll take time to truly understand your story, your strengths, and what you need most, and then we'll build something together that actually fits your life. There's always room in our sessions for honesty, humor, and real conversation alongside the hard work.
How I work
For individuals, I draw on EMDR — a gentle, well-researched approach that's especially powerful for trauma, anxiety, and patterns that feel impossible to shake — and DBT skills, which are incredibly practical tools for managing big emotions, improving relationships, and building a life that feels worth living.
For couples, I use the Gottman Method and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) — two of the most well-researched approaches in couples work. Whether you're feeling disconnected, stuck in the same arguments, or just craving more closeness, these approaches help you and your partner understand each other more deeply and find your way back to each other.
For couples specifically
Choosing couples therapy takes courage — from both of you. Whether you're in a season of real conflict, feeling more like roommates than partners, recovering from a breach of trust, or simply wanting to invest in your relationship before problems deepen, couples work can be genuinely transformative. In our sessions, I'll create a space where both of you feel heard — not judged, not blamed, and not like you're on opposite sides. We'll slow down the cycles that keep pulling you apart, rebuild understanding, and work toward the kind of connection you actually want. Many couples find that therapy doesn't just help them survive a hard season — it changes how they show up for each other for good.
What to expect
Starting therapy can feel vulnerable, and I want you to know that's completely okay. Our first session is really just a conversation — a chance for me to get to know you, hear what's been going on, and understand what you're hoping for. There's no pressure to have everything figured out or to know exactly what you need. We'll take it at your pace.
From there, we'll work together to set goals that feel meaningful to you — not a checklist, but a real sense of direction. Some people come in knowing exactly what they want to work on. Others just know something feels off. Both are a perfectly fine place to start.
Sessions are 45 minutes, and I offer both in-person and telehealth appointments to fit your life. I'm here when you're ready.
A little about my path here
Before I became a therapist, I spent ten years teaching middle and high school English — and that experience shaped everything about how I show up in the therapy room. I learned how to truly meet people where they are, stay curious about their world, and make space for every kind of story. My connection to the military community also opened my eyes to how much people carry quietly, and how meaningful it is to finally have a place to set it down.
After relocating to Virginia in 2018, I earned my Master's in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and trained across community mental health, residential treatment, and group practice settings — so I've had the privilege of walking alongside people through a really wide range of life experiences.
Outside the office, you'll find me hunting for shells and shark teeth at the beach, curled up with a romance novel, out on a hiking trail, doing pilates, or exploring somewhere new with my family.
Your story matters, and I'd love to be part of the next chapter. Whenever you feel ready, I'd love to connect — I can't wait to meet you!