Meet Brittany
Telehealth Therapist
Specialties:
Sexual Trauma
Domestic Violence
Survivors of Physical, Emotional and Verbal Abuse
Relationship Issues
LGBTQIA+ Community
Veterans, Military Members & Military Families
Service-Related Trauma
Clients:
Adults (18+)
Teens (13-17)
Education:
Associate of Arts in Social Work, Community College of Rhode Island, 2018
Bachelor of Social Work, Rhode Island College, 2020
Master of Social Work, Simmons University, 2021
Trauma Practice Certificate, Simmons University, 2021
EMDR Basic Training, Thrive Learning PLLC, 2022
Insurance/Fees: (Please note we are only contracted with commercial insurance plans. We do not accept Medicaid plans at this time.)
Aetna
BCBS
Harvard Pilgrim
Neighborhood Health Plan
Optum
Tufts
United Healthcare
$140/hour
Message to clients:
I am a Certified Trauma Specialist whose areas of expertise include working with survivors of sexual and domestic violence, physical, emotional, and verbal abuse, neglect, service-related trauma (i.e., trauma connected to military service, or service as a first responder), and discrimination-related stress. I also have experience and enjoy working with members of the LGBTQIA+ community, veterans/military service members, and military families.
If you are someone who has been negatively impacted by trauma, and you feel you are ready to create lasting, positive changes in your life, I would love the opportunity to work with you. It is my passion to help survivors heal their wounds and live an empowered life; one that is not dictated by issues such as anxiety or panic, anger or irritability, feelings of guilt or shame, relationship or intimacy issues, low self-esteem or negative self-image, sleep disturbances, or issues related to trust.
As a therapist, my aim is to provide a safe, supportive, and collaborative environment where my clients feel comfortable sharing and learning. Together, my clients and I work to develop treatment plans that are tailored specifically to their needs and personal goals. Said plans often incorporate a variety of evidence-based practices designed to help clients move past their trauma and regain control of their life. Some of those practices include:
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Motivational Interviewing (MI)
Written Exposure Therapy (WET)
Inner Child Work
Mindfulness
Art Therapy.
According to my clients, I am kind, compassionate, and empathetic. They appreciate that I listen, and that I am attentive, insightful, and knowledgeable. In the past, my clients have said:
“Brittany is the best therapist I have ever had! She is extremely present during our sessions, she listens without judgement and not only does she provide constructive advice and solutions but she follows up on everything we discuss. Working with her for EMDR has been very helpful. She makes me feel comfortable in our sessions and is very good at what she does!”
“Brittany goes above and beyond to create a safe space for sharing. I know I can always count on her if I’m having a crisis because you can tell she really cares about her patients and it’s not just about the job for her. I wish all therapists were as compassionate, knowledgeable and helpful as Brittany!”
“Brittany always has a plan for our sessions but readily pivots if need be, she clearly takes detailed notes, and seems genuinely invested in my progress and healing. 11/10, she’s my fourth therapist and by far and away the best.”
“She knows when to go deeper on a memory/feeling. It helps me make connections.”
“Brittany is the best. I have done EMDR in the past and didn’t find it very helpful, but with her it has been. She’s the first therapist I’ve had where I feel like we are working toward a goal instead of talking in circles.”
“Brittany has been so helpful to us as a couple! She offers a lot of great psycho-educational tools that we’ve used to improve our communication and she is great at listening, reflecting, and helping us solve problems.”
Additional Information related to my connection to the military:
I am the wife of a combat veteran. After my spouse returned home from a year-long deployment, I decided to give back by volunteering with the unit Family Readiness Group (FRG). During my years in the FRG, I spent time connecting service members and their loved ones to important resources, organizing unit events and parties, and preparing families for potential deployments and homecomings. During my time as a social work student, I interned with Operation Stand Down Rhode Island (OSDRI). While I was there, I spent time connecting homeless and at-risk veterans to vital resources such as food, transportation, housing, and employment.
