About Brittany
Brittany Simons is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, and related struggles. She meets clients where they are and focuses on practical steps to feel steadier and more in control. Brittany writes plainly and offers a calm, matter-of-fact presence in sessions.
Brittany draws from several approaches to figure out what helps each person most. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to spot unhelpful thoughts and change patterns.
Background and approach
She brings elements of Dialectical Behavior Therapy for emotional regulation and Mindfulness Therapy to slow down racing thoughts. She also uses motivational interviewing and somatic techniques when movement or body awareness will help. Her clinical work centers on trauma-informed care and attention to how the body and emotions connect.
Sessions often include simple skill-building, brief experiments to test new behaviors, and grounding practices to manage intense feelings. Brittany encourages small, steady changes rather than quick fixes. She has five years of clinical experience as an LCSW and has worked in social work roles since 2010.
That background informs a grounded, practical style that values both coping skills and understanding core issues. People commonly bring concerns such as compassion fatigue, addictions, anger, self-esteem, career uncertainty, ADHD, and issues tied to abandonment or emptiness. Brittany also supports those facing seasonal affective disorder, social anxiety, post-traumatic stress, and young adult transitions.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online work
CBT, or Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, focuses on identifying thoughts and behaviors that cause distress and trying small experiments to change them. It can help with anxiety, depression, and repetitive negative thinking by teaching concrete skills to reframe thoughts and adjust behaviors.Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, emphasizes emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and clearer communication. Online DBT-informed work often uses short skills practice, breathing and grounding exercises, and structured check-ins to manage intense emotions. Mindfulness Therapy adds simple attention practices to reduce rumination and bring focus back to the present moment.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk about goals and try methods that fit the client's needs and preferences. Sessions often combine several approaches so people can find what works for them over time.
Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is useful for face-to-face conversation and skill demonstrations. Phone sessions can be easier when video isn't needed or bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text are helpful for brief check-ins, homework support, or when shorter, more frequent contact works better with a client’s routine.
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What this therapist works with
Also listed
- Abandonment
- Addictions
- ADHD
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Compassion fatigue
- Emptiness
- Family conflicts
- Forgiveness
- Life purpose
- Post-traumatic stress
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self esteem
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Young adult issues
Therapeutic approaches
- Experience
- 5 years
- Licensed
- Illinois
- Languages
- English
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