Sunflower Counseling PLLC

“I want to be like a sunflower;

so that even on the darkest days

I will stand tall and find the sunlight.”

“Bloom where you are planted.”

-Saint Francis de Sales

Life is such a beautiful thing….but it can also be tough. It takes courage and strength to acknowledge that a little extra support could be beneficial. My approach blends evidence-based techniques with a deep passion for helping others. It is my privilege to accompany individuals on their mental health journey.

My Journey

While I have been blessed with a wonderful life, I have also had my own personal experience with mental health difficulties and substance use. There are parts of myself that have believed “I’m not good enough” and “I’m awkward”. I’ve had panic attacks, experienced traumatic events, and been on psychiatric medications (some worked, some didn’t). I had to evaluate my relationship with alcohol and chose to stop drinking because it wasn’t doing me any favors.

I share these things to let you know that we’ve all got ‘stuff’ and this a judgement-free, safe space. I’m coming from a place of deep understanding, lived experience and compassionate support.

Licensure, Education, and Experience

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (NC License # C013294)

Licensed Clinical Addiction Specialist (NC License # LCAS-25215)

Master of Social Work, Western Carolina University

Bachelor of Social Work, University of North Carolina at Charlotte

Experience working in mental health agencies, schools, court systems, non-profits, prisons and hospitals.

Services

  • Each session I pull from different modalities depending on what you are in need of that day. The following are modalities that regularly use and are trained in:

    -Motivational Interviewing

    -Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR)

    -Internal Family Systems (IFS)

    -Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

    -Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)

  • I love working with a diverse group of people and am extremely passionate about helping folks with the following issues:

    -Trauma/PTSD

    -Anxiety

    -Depression

    -Family Conflict

    -Life Transitions

    -Substance Use

  • Individual therapy sessions are $100 and are a pay-per-session model. You only pay for what you schedule and attend. Sliding scale fee is available, just reach out for details.

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Christian Based Counseling

My faith has been such a grounding force in my life. If you are interested in Christian-based therapy, that is always an option. This doesn’t mean that I will preach at you during session, it’s just an opportunity to interweave your faith into our work together. If you would rather leave religion at the door when you come to session, that is absolutely OK!

Client Reviews

“A wonderful listener, creates a safe, comfortable and supportive environment. She engages me in important topics for thought by asking the right questions which really helps my progress. She is a great expert and a lovely person.”

“Brittany has been so helpful in my healing journey! I appreciate her process and her patience. She’s so supportive and gracious.”

“She created such a judgement free safe space for me to express myself openly. Her expertise was extremely insightful in helping me understand my problems at the root & reframing negative thought processes. She is professional, empathetic, & genuine. ”

Let’s Work Together