About Us

I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Licensed Mental Health Counselor in the State of Florida. I am Certified in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT). I use an integrative approach to work with adults and teens dealing with anxiety and depression, gender dysphoria, trauma, grief, and potentially co-occurring substance use disorders. I also work with couples and families looking to change the patterns in their relationships to build trust and support. I WPATH trained in assessments and letters of support and referral for gender affirming care. I am also also a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP) and trained in grief counseling.

I began my journey toward mental health advocacy as an avid reader. From a young age, I’ve always loved stories and exploring perspectives. At the same time, I’ve also been interested in understanding how biology and the environment interact to shape behavior. As I pursued my Bachelor of Science in Biology, Bachelor of Arts in English, and a minor in Women’s and Gender Studies at the University of South Florida, I only became more fascinated with how biology, environment, lived experience, and language intersect to shape how we see the world around us and develop resiliency.

Following this inspiration, I pursued my Master of Arts in Rehabilitation and Mental Health Counseling and a graduate certificate in Marriage and Family Therapy at the University of South Florida. I began pursuing my career in community mental health as a Registered Intern, with a focus on serving LGBTQIA+ individuals and those living with HIV in a community agency setting. There, I worked with clients of diverse identities, experiences, and backgrounds in individual and group settings. I will eternally be grateful for the ways I was able to participate in community events to increase education and support for individuals of intersecting lived experiences.

After leaving the agency, I began working in private practice, first with SMILE Psychology and Associates, and then with Just Be Rooted. Both practices, with their focus on providing mental health resources to marginalized populations, gave me the freedom and support to find myself as a counselor and establish balance between work, passion, and rest. The mission and vision that the founders of those two practices enacted encouraged me to challenge the medical model of mental health provision and explore a more holistic model of healing. 

FL: MH18948, MT1040

My name is Brittani and for over 13 years I have had the privilege of helping people from all walks of life navigate the highs and lows of their mental health and wellness journeys. Everyone has different reasons for seeking out therapy, and the process of getting started, or starting over with someone new, can feel intimidating and overwhelming. Whether it’s to address anxiety or trauma, unexpected life changes, you’re finding familiar tools are no longer serving you, or any of the countless other reasons you are viewing this page, I am here to help you reach your goals and achieve the changes you want to see within yourself and your life.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and completed my MSW at the University of South Florida. I have a wide range of experience working with adults facing a variety of challenges including concerns related to diagnosed or suspected neurodiversity, depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, gender dysphoria, life transitions, and some obsessive compulsive disorder concerns. I am licensed in both FL and NJ, and hold the following additional certifications: Autism Spectrum Disorder Clinical Specialist (ASDCS), Certified Clinical Trauma professional Level 2 (CCTP-II), and a certified Grief Informed Professional (CGP).

I use an integrative approach incorporating modalities such as cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, and motivational interviewing, but additionally have training in cognitive processing therapy and somatic therapy. This allows me to tailor my approach to my client’s needs more effectively and offer a wide variety of tools. I am a firm believer in systems theory and the mind body connection; we are whole people who do not exist in a vacuum and must oftentimes find ways to function and flourish in systems that were not designed with everyone in mind. I am passionate about creating a space where it is safe for you to be unguarded. Where you can trust that your culture, kink, spirituality, race or ethnicity not only will not be judged, but will always be a welcome, celebrated, and included part of our work together if you wish. If you think I might be a good fit for your mental health needs, please reach out to set up a consultation. I look forward to helping you in this next part of your story!

FL: SW16699

NJ: 44SC06061200