Meet Britta

My approach is practical, honest, and centered around you. I want to help you understand the “why” behind your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors because it is much easier to work on something when you understand what it is and why it is happening.

I also do not believe in rushing people into the most painful parts of their lives before they feel safe and prepared. We build trust and practical coping skills first, then move at a pace you can handle. We cannot change the past, but we can change how you understand it and how much control it continues to have over your life.

You do not have to dread therapy. There will be difficult conversations, but therapy does not have to be miserable. We may laugh, celebrate progress, talk about the good things happening in your life, and work through the hard things when they come.

My goal is not to keep you in therapy forever or see how many sessions I can bill your insurance for. I want you to build the confidence, perspective, and skills to eventually move forward without needing me—while knowing I will still be here if you need support again.

I earned my Doctorate in Clinical Social Work from the University of Kentucky and have more than 17 years of behavioral health experience. I work with trauma and PTSD, anxiety, depression, ADHD, grief, burnout, substance use concerns, and co-occurring conditions. I am also a Certified First Responder Counselor and the only doctorate-level CFRC in Kentucky, with extensive experience supporting first responders, medical professionals, parents, and others who spend much of their lives caring for everyone else.

I also created NewWay Health’s Functional Living Program for people whose symptoms are making everyday life difficult and who need more structure and support than weekly therapy alone may provide. Mental health struggles are hard enough without shame or judgment. Here, the focus is on practical support, useful skills, and finding a new way forward.