- Stress and anxiety
- Addiction support
- Blended family issues
About Brittany
Brittany McDonnell is an Ohio licensed independent social worker (LISW) with 15 years of clinical experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, addictions, family concerns, trauma and abuse, and ADHD. Brittany sees adults who are managing high-intensity needs and major life changes.
Her work centers on practical, evidence-based techniques. Sessions include direct skills practice and clear steps to manage panic, reduce anxiety, and address compulsive behaviors. She also helps people handle family problems such as communication breakdowns, divorce and separation stress, and blended family issues.
Brittany has substantial experience supporting people coping with workplace pressure and caregiver burnout. She works with those facing adoption or foster care concerns and people navigating gender identity questions. First responders and others with trauma exposure are among the populations she has seen.
She uses approaches rooted in research and adapts them to each person's situation. Conversations are straightforward; goals are concrete and measurable. Clients can expect focused work on coping strategies, relapse prevention for substance use, and steps to improve daily functioning.
Sessions are offered in English and organized around clear short-term goals when that fits the person. To begin, a short matching questionnaire and an initial appointment are used to set priorities and a plan.
Evidence-based techniques and online sessions
Brittany uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on skills people can use day to day. One common approach emphasizes behavioral strategies to reduce panic and anxiety by practicing breathing, grounding, and graded exposure to feared situations. Another approach targets addictive behaviors with relapse prevention and coping plans that help identify triggers and build alternative responses. Finding the right approach is collaborative. The therapist and client review needs, goals, and preferences together and then try approaches that fit. Adjustments are made over time based on what is helping and what is not. Session formats are not listed in the original biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule and reduce travel time. It can also allow shorter check-ins when life is hectic, or sessions without video when bandwidth is limited. Licensed professionals can use online sessions to maintain consistent progress while balancing everyday responsibilities.Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Ohio
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, family concerns, trauma and abuse, and ADHD along with related issues such as divorce, adoption and foster care, and blended family dynamics.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her approach is evidence-based and practical. Sessions focus on clear skills, concrete steps, and measurable goals rather than abstract talk.
How long has she been practicing?
Brittany has 15 years of clinical experience working with people who have high-intensity needs and major life transitions.
What credential and location does she hold?
She is an Ohio LISW, which stands for Licensed Independent Social Worker, and practices in Ohio.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can I use this service from outside the United States?
International clients are not currently accepted; sessions are arranged for clients able to work with a therapist licensed in Ohio.
How are sessions scheduled and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions are delivered through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Begin by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule the first session.
Online talk therapy is for adults and is not emergency care, mediation or legal advice. If you or a child are in danger, use the emergency numbers. Find someone else by name.