Hello and welcome—I’m so glad you’re here.
My name is Brittany Whitehead, M.A., LPC Associate, supervised by Brandi M. Smith, Ph.D., LPC-S. I would love to share a bit about who I am and how I work if you have a few moments.

In addition to being a counselor, I’m a lover of books, dragons, and tattoos. I’ve been married for 14 years and am a neurodivergent mom of four. I know firsthand that life can be messy, meaningful, and deeply complex—and that healing often requires both gentleness and courage. My own path has been shaped by therapy, music, stories, and a deep curiosity about what helps people feel more alive and connected to themselves.

My work is grounded in a trauma-informed, nervous system–aware approach. I primarily practice from an emotion-focused and person-centered foundation, while integrating elements of existential and narrative therapy, mindfulness- and acceptance-based practices, and somatic and polyvagal-informed care. I also utilize trauma-processing approaches when appropriate, always with an emphasis on safety, pacing, and building internal resources first. Rather than focusing solely on symptom reduction, I’m deeply interested in helping clients reconnect with themselves, clarify their values, and create lives that feel meaningful, authentic, and sustainable.

As a neurodivergent parent—and someone who has navigated anxiety, depression, and burnout—I bring both professional training and lived experience into the therapy space. I work with individuals who feel overwhelmed by life’s demands, burned out by caregiving or motherhood, navigating ADHD or nervous system sensitivity, and those carrying the impact of religious trauma or high-control belief systems. Many of the people I support are in seasons of questioning—who they are, what they believe, and how to move forward without fear, shame, or rigid expectations.

In our work together, my goal is to help you feel safer in your body and inner world, develop greater emotional flexibility, and gently process what has been too much to hold alone. Just as importantly, we make space to explore meaning, identity, and connection—supporting not only healing from trauma, but a deeper relationship with yourself and your life.