Hello! I'm Brittany and I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and a Licensed Clinical Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LCADC). I have been in the field of addiction and mental health for 16 years. I help individuals struggling with substance use build internal motivation, identify healthy coping mechanisms, repair relationships, and identify their triggers for use. I work with individuals ages 18-64. I have specialized training in addictions, working with the LGBTQIA+ community, trauma, and foster care/adoption.

What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?

In our first session, clients can expect to review expectations (for both of us!), how they would like therapy to look and feel for them, and explore what brought them to therapy. The first session is what we call a biopsychosocial assessment-- that means we look at all aspects of your life and identify strengths and weaknesses.

Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.

Having worked with individuals struggling with addiction and/or coming to therapy for the first time, I pride myself on being non-judgmental and supportive. I am very conscious of what each client needs and wants out of the therapeutic process, and adjust my approach to each person individually. When working with foster/adoptive parents, I feel that my own experience being a foster/adoptive parent can help build a rapport and provide understanding and support.

Describe the client(s) you are best positioned to serve.

I love working with individuals who are new to therapy. I also enjoy working with foster and adoptive parents. I am passionate about helping them explore their beliefs and values, strengths and weaknesses, and short-term and long-term goals.

About Brittany Lautzenheiser