- Family conflict
- Trauma recovery
- Practical coping skills
About Brittney
Brittney Fortson is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people facing family conflict, trauma and abuse, intimacy concerns, parenting challenges, and low self-esteem. She encourages honest conversation and offers steady support while clients take steps toward change. Brittney presents a calm and welcoming presence to help people feel heard and understood.
She uses straightforward talk and active listening to build an open space for sharing thoughts and feelings. Sessions focus on practical steps people can try between meetings, and on clarifying values and personal goals. Brittney draws on evidence-based methods to address unhelpful thinking and to strengthen coping skills.
Her background includes more than a decade in clinical work in Alabama, where she has helped people navigate family-of-origin issues, attachment concerns, abandonment fears, and codependency patterns. She also supports people dealing with blended family stress, caregiver strain, and the fallout from separation or divorce.
In sessions she pays attention to communication problems, commitment worries, and issues tied to drug or alcohol use when they affect relationships. She works with clients who feel empty or struggle with dependent personality patterns to identify more satisfying ways of relating.
People can expect a collaborative approach that mixes short-term problem solving with deeper work on values and connection. Brittney invites clients to take the next step toward a more fulfilling life at a pace that feels manageable.
How her methods translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people clarify what matters most and take small actions aligned with those values. It is useful for dealing with emptiness, codependency patterns, and problems that involve painful thoughts or avoidance. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors, which can reduce anxiety and improve communication skills in relationships.Choosing the right approach is part of the therapy process. The therapist will work with each person to decide which methods fit best based on goals, comfort level, and what has or hasn’t helped before. That collaborative decision can change over time as needs evolve.
If you are considering online therapy, confirm the session options before booking since formats are not listed here. Online work can help fit therapy into a busy life by reducing travel and making scheduling easier. It can also allow shorter check-ins when time is tight and remove the need to commute on a work break. Licensed professionals can adapt ACT and CBT exercises to remote sessions so clients can practice new skills between meetings.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
14+ years
Credentials
Alabama, Georgia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Brittney address?
She works with family conflict, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, parenting difficulties, and low self-esteem. Additional focuses include codependency, attachment and abandonment concerns.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is warm and nonjudgmental, with an emphasis on clear communication and practical steps. Sessions are collaborative and geared toward helping clients try new strategies between meetings.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 14 years of professional experience working in clinical settings. That experience includes work with family systems, trauma, and parenting issues.
What credentials and where is she licensed?
She holds LICSW, LCSW, and CSW credentials and is licensed in Alabama. Those credentials are listed as provided.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing depends on the subscription plan chosen.
How do I begin therapy with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability. The questionnaire helps match goals and preferences before booking.
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