Brittany Glenn, MSW, LSW

Introduction:

I absolutely love being a therapist! Being a therapist has allowed me to hone in on what I enjoy most, which is connecting with others and hearing their stories. Every individual is unique in what they have experienced and how those experiences have shaped them and I feel honored to be allowed into my clients’ world. I want people to know that while therapy can be challenging at times, it can also be incredibly meaningful and enjoyable. Through empathy, humor and unconditional positive regard I strive to work with my clients to navigate this often confusing world together.

Clients I Work With: 

I have experience working with adults, adolescents, couples, and families from a wide range of diverse backgrounds. I specialize in treating both adult and childhood trauma as well as relationship concerns, anxiety and depression. I especially enjoy working with young adults through all that they experience and ongoing changes in their lives. I also enjoy working with couples who are navigating life challenges and milestone changes with the goal of achieving better understanding towards one another and greater connectedness. I also specialize in working with adolescents individually and with their families and have experience with coaching parents and being a support for them. I strive to create a non-judgmental space where clients feel comfortable discussing all aspects of their lives. 

I utilize a collaborative approach while also incorporating a psychoanalytic lens in order to help my clients identify patterns and events that contribute to difficulties and maladaptive behaviors. I also incorporate aspects of cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy and motivational interviewing in our work together. I also like to provide my clients with growth centered and psychoeducational building blocks around coping strategies and stress management to better facilitate meaningful change. I also value and think it is important to be mindful of aspects surrounding diversity and inclusion, family relationship patterns, generational stability, communication skills and attachment. Ultimately, I hope that our work together allows you to feel more empowered, gain a better sense of self and learn skills that you can carry with you throughout life!

Qualifications:

Masters in Education EdM., and a Masters in Social Work from the University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign

Bachelors Degree in Community Health and Rehabilitation Studies, from the University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign.

License/Certification:

LSW License Number and State: 150.106962 Illinois

Trained in both MD Behavioral Health and Psychological First Aid (PFA)

Trained in Mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) therapy

Specialties:

Anxiety, Trauma, Relationship Concerns, Life Transitions, Depression, Quarter-Life Crisis, Parenting, Adolescents, Adults, Couples, and Families

Personal Quotes:

“I believe that one of the most significant and impactful parts of the therapeutic process is the relationship between myself and my clients.”

“Every individual is unique in what they have experienced and how those experiences have shaped them and I feel honored to be allowed into my clients’ world.”