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Brittany Byers

Therapist · Ohio

Compassionate social worker focused on practical change

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Brittany Byers
Credentials
LMSW, LISW
License
LISW, Ohio · I.1800814-SUPV; LMSW, Michigan · 6801119349
NPI
1578060828
Experience
10 years
Languages
English
Location
Ohio
  • Strengths-based care
  • Practical coping skills
  • Collaborative planning

About Brittany

Brittany Byers is a licensed social worker in Ohio who helps people facing stress, anxiety, addiction, depression, and life changes. She draws on a decade of experience to listen, steady conversations, and practical next steps. Brittany emphasizes each person's strengths and supports them as they make changes that matter.

She earned a Master’s Degree in Social Work from Walden University in 2015 and holds LMSW and LISW credentials. Over ten years she has worked with people managing bipolar disorder, ADHD, parenting strain, and career stress. She has also supported those recovering from physical trauma or emotional abuse.

In sessions she centers the person’s own goals and perspective. She uses clear methods to identify patterns that get in the way and to build small, achievable changes. People can expect direct feedback, collaborative planning, and tools to manage symptoms between meetings.

Brittany works with concerns such as codependency, caregiver stress, grief from separation or divorce, substance misuse, and family-of-origin issues. She also addresses communication and control issues, guilt and shame, and impulsivity.

Her approach blends client-centered listening with evidence-informed techniques. She helps people clarify what they want, set realistic steps, and track progress. The focus is on practical coping skills and on strengthening personal resources for lasting change.

Approaches that guide online sessions

Client-centered therapy focuses on listening closely to the persons own goals and using their strengths to guide change. This approach helps when someone wants to feel heard and make decisions that fit their values.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going. It uses simple exercises and experiments to shift unhelpful patterns, which can help with anxiety, depression, and impulsive behaviors.

Mindfulness therapy teaches ways to notice the present moment without judgment and to reduce reactivity. It can help people manage stress, worry, and strong emotions more effectively.

Brittany will work together with each person to choose the approaches that fit best. She checks goals, preferences, and real-life constraints and adapts the plan as progress is made. Finding the right mix is a cooperative process rather than a one-size-fits-all decision.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm the available session formats before booking since the biography does not list them. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Therapists and licensed professionals often use these options to help people keep therapy consistent while juggling everyday responsibilities.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoaching

Additional focus areas

Caregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFertility issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacksPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Sex addictionSmoking / vaping cessationWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

10+ years

Credentials

Ohio, Michigan

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns can I bring to therapy?

Brittany works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, ADHD, relationship issues, parenting challenges, bipolar disorder, trauma and abuse, and codependency.

How does she approach therapy?

The approach is person-centered and practical. Sessions combine listening with goal setting, problem solving, and skills to manage symptoms between meetings.

What is her professional background?

She has ten years of professional experience and earned a Masters Degree in Social Work from Walden University in 2015.

What credentials and location are listed?

Credentials shown are LMSW and LISW, and she practices in Ohio.

Which languages are supported and can international clients sign up?

Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are offered?

Please confirm the current session options before booking, as the biography does not specify particular formats.

How are sessions priced?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin therapy with her?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapists availability.

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