Brittany earned her Bachelor's and Master's of Social Work degrees from Belhaven University and The University of Southern Mississippi, respectively. Brittany is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and is licensed to practice clinical therapy in Texas, Georgia, Florida and New Jersey. Brittany’s prior population experience includes private practice, emergency medical psychiatric care, crisis intervention, inner-city enrichment and the provision of community mental health services to marginalized youth, adults, and families-including children and families involved with state social services, foster care and adoption, and group home settings. Brittany enjoys working with diverse populations, pursues diversity, equity and inclusion work, and deeply values the role and importance of culture and impact of racism (& add'l "isms") on systems, families, and individuals. Brittany finds meaning and purpose through her Christian faith but is able to meet each individual where they are on a full spectrum of faith/spirituality issues (or none at all!). Brittany is amidst completing her doctorate degree, and her research focuses include crisis intervention, family systems, equity, inclusion and diversity work, mental healthcare access, and the effects of Covid-19 on mental health, particularly suicidality.

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

The goal of the first session is an intake to determine whether I am an appropriate fit as a therapist for you.

What treatment methods and tools do you utilize?

Brittany enjoys working with young adults. She offers a client-centered approach to therapy using empowerment theory and brief and solution-focused modalities. She specializes in trauma-informed care and cognitive behavioral interventions. Specialty areas include faith/Christianity, communication, boundaries, relationships, perfectionism/performance anxiety, anxiety/depression, adjustment issues, occupational/academic pressures, life transitions, adoption/foster care, trauma recovery, attachment, and grief/loss (including infertility).

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

Brittany believes that a safe, trusting relationship is the pathway to healing. She sees the therapeutic process as a collaborative effort in helping clients achieve their goals. She takes a holistic approach and explores the influence of society, relationships, the family system, spirituality/faith, & social and physical wellbeing on mental health experiences. Brittany is skilled in building interpersonal relationships, relaying empathy and compassion, and meeting each individual where they are in order to assist where they want or need to go. She looks forward to knowing you and is honored to be considered as part of your healing.

About BRITTANY SMITH