Brittany McKenna, Professional Counselor Associate
Brittany accepts:
Kaiser
Independent Contractor Therapist
I'm a Registered Professional Counselor Associate with over 10 years of experience in the mental health field. I offer individual therapy to adolescents (14+) and adults who are looking for a space to communicate the emotional, mental and spiritual aspects of their pain. I view that the aim of therapy is to help grow a stronger sense of self-acceptance, connection to oneself and to one’s relationships, and ultimately to attain greater psychological and holistic well-being.
The course of therapy is unique to each person but consistently has roots in fostering a sense of support, honesty, mutual trust and inclusion. I use an integrative and intersectional lens, which recognizes the complexity of social identity, and I seek to co-create a space where clients can authentically express themselves, while also working at their own pace toward creating changes to improve their lives.
I treat a wide range of mental health concerns, yet clients who tend to benefit most from my approach:
Have experienced a sense of social ostracization and othering during their lives;
Wish to improve their self-understanding, develop more language for their experience and have curiosity toward their own patterns of relating;
Find that they are already quite self-aware yet remain stuck in rigid beliefs or patterns;
Need to process grief, pain, feelings such as shame and anger, while receiving unconditional positive regard
Are interested to address complex trauma and/or dysfunctional patterns
I am passionate about equally addressing both the individual and environmental/societal factors that contribute to our mental wellness.
It is an honor to hear people's stories and to be present in this stepping stone to their growth and healing. Reaching out for help is a brave and important step to wellness. If it seems like we could be a good fit, please don’t hesitate to reach out.
Education and Experience
Master of Arts in Marriage, Couples and Family Therapy, Lewis & Clark College (2020)
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, Dowling College (2012)
I have been active in and dedicated to my role in the mental health field since 2014, when I started working as a residential counselor to clients residing within the PSRB system. While in graduate school my internship was specialized in LGBTQIA+ affirming care with a focus on attachment. My focus through practicum was on learning to apply the Internal Family Systems model due to its effective application for treating social and interpersonal trauma.
Supervisor: Carla McGhee, PhD, LPC, BC-DMT License No. C5201
Client Focus
Individual Teens, Adults (14+)
Modalities & Styles
Attachment Theory, DBT, Existential, IFS, Client-Centered, Mind-Body Connection
Specialties
Addiction recovery
Anxiety & depression
Grief & loss
Childhood trauma
Neurodivergence
Relationship issues
Trauma
Self-esteem/confidence issues
CPTSD
Emotion/behavior management
