Meet our Clinicians

Many of the teens and adults I work with are capable, motivated, and driven. On the outside, they appear to be doing well. They earn good grades, work hard, show up for others, and take their responsibilities seriously. Yet underneath it all, they often feel overwhelmed, anxious, burned out, or like they're constantly falling behind.

I founded Patch Counseling in 2017 with the goal of creating the kind of support I wish I had access to as a teen. Since establishing roots in Rancho Bernardo in 2018, I have worked closely with local pre-teens, teens, and families, gaining firsthand insight into the academic, social, and emotional pressures many people face today.

I specialize in working with teens, transitional-age young adults, and adults navigating anxiety, ADHD, perfectionism, burnout, and life transitions. While much of my work focuses on teens preparing for college and young adults finding their footing, I also work with pre-teens as young as nine who may benefit from Clinical Art Therapy.

My professional background includes working in schools, community mental health settings, residential treatment, and private practice. I am particularly familiar with the challenges faced by students in competitive academic environments, including those within Poway Unified School District and surrounding communities.

As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Registered Art Therapist, and EMDR-trained clinician, I draw from a variety of evidence-based and creative approaches to help clients better understand themselves, develop practical coping skills, and move toward meaningful goals. My style is collaborative, compassionate, and direct. I believe therapy should provide both support and practical tools that clients can use in their everyday lives.

Adolescence is just one big walking pimple. ~ Carol Burnett

Middle school and high school are exciting times of our lives, marked by identity exploration, experimentation, and formation. And yet, they can also be some of the most stressful and overwhelming times of life — full of uncertainty, new expectations, and neverending pressure. 

There comes a point where it just feels like too much. 

That’s when grades begin to slip, extracurricular activities start to drain us, and our relationships with friends and family suffer, leaving us feeling isolated, lonely and misunderstood. 

That’s when Brittany is here to help.

Brittany specializes in working with preteens and teens, ages 12-16, who are navigating the academic, social, relational, and formative challenges of middle school and high school. Her clients include those experiencing depression, anxiety, self-harm, ADHD, PTSD, family conflict, stress/burnout, adjustment disorder and others. 

Brittany's background in case management, museum education, and arts administration, allows her to pull from diverse experiences in order to gain valuable insights into the impact of creative expression on personal growth. While she has worked with children, adolescents/teens, adults, and families, some of her favorite roles have included working with LGBTQ+ youth, incarcerated adolescents, and individuals seeking to build connections during and following the COVID-19 pandemic. 

Her training in Marital and Family Therapy, with a specialization in Clinical Art Therapy from Loyola Marymount University, allows her to conceptualize the family system and the individual’s emotional world through a creative lens. With additional training in EMDR and Trust-Based Relational Intervention (TBRI), Brittany’s approach to trauma-informed care is driven by the values of compassion, collaboration and creativity.

While she trusts each person is their own expert, she recognizes sometimes clients just need help breaking down barriers blocking them from fully seeing and knowing themselves. 

That’s why Brittany encourages clients to explore their innermost thoughts and emotions through art, allowing for deeper self-awareness and connection. Through collaborative and caring interactions, Brittany helps clients discover insights that promote identity formation and grit, leaving them feeling more connected to themselves and others, and capable of utilizing new coping skills in order to get unstuck. 

If Brittany seems like a good fit, please mention her in your inquiry for your complimentary phone consultation with Patch Counseling.

Patch Counseling offers a complimentary 15-minute phone consultation so we can learn more about what you’re looking for support with. We know reaching out can feel like a big step, so schedule your consultation today and a member of our team will respond within 1-2 business days.