Hi, I’m Britt
I am a therapist and clinical social work by training who has been working in the social services and mental health field for 15 years. My specialization is in working with people who are seeking stronger connections in their relationships and supporting them through life transitions and inflection points in their life.
I received my degrees from the University of California at Berkeley and the University of Chicago. My advanced clinical training is in contemporary contextual behavioral therapies, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and Functional Analytic Psychotherapy. I am also a Certified Perinatal Mental Health Clinician.
In addition to my private practice, I am a lecturer at the University of Washington School of Social Work.
our collaboration
My style of therapy is interactive; it's you and me in it together. When we are engaged and invested in our interactions, and aware of our impact on one another, we are creating opportunities for change to happen.
There will be times when both of us are challenged, which means that we are getting closer to something that is inviting our vulnerabilities to show up. These courageous moments are some of the most potent opportunities for growth and are central to our knowing and being our authentic selves. Your and my willingness to experiment and participate creates a unique and personalized experience.
a values-guided practice
The reason that I choose to do this work is because I believe that relationships are powerful agents of change. It is important to me that my interactions with my clients reflect my values. This ensures that the work we are doing together is as life-enhancing for me as it is for you.
Some of the most important values that guide my interactions, inside and outside of the therapy room include:
Adopting an open mind that is interested in learning, both formally/academically and informally from my experiences, relationships, and community
Holding an anti-oppressive framework, especially when working with people who have identities that have been historically and systemically marginalized (and an understanding that not all of our identities are visible)
A non-judgmental stance towards others, including their beliefs and choices
Transparency in my communication and intentions
Cultural-humility for the limitation of my ability to know what it is like to live the life of another person, and the willingness to educate myself