Brittany Schwarten , LCSW

Brittany Schwarten is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), a credential that indicates advanced training in clinical social work and therapeutic practice. She brings 11 years of experience across settings such as private practice, school-based therapy services, and higher-level care programs, where she has supported people facing stress, anxiety, trauma, depression, relationship and family concerns, parenting challenges, and related issues.

Her approach centers on offering practical tools while recognizing that clients are the primary agents of their own change. Brittany values presence and attentive listening and combines a direct, honest, and goal-oriented style with a willingness to challenge clients when that promotes growth. She has facilitated a variety of groups, including dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) groups, social skills groups for children, and psychoeducation groups for parents.

Brittany emphasizes trust as fundamental to a productive therapeutic relationship and cultivates an empathetic, nonjudgmental space that aligns with each client’s needs. She integrates elements from multiple psychotherapy approaches to tailor care, supports attention to the whole person - mind, body, and spirit - and offers resources as appropriate. Passionate about clients’ potential, Brittany is committed to walking with them through life’s ups and downs and helping them build strength and resilience.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Brittany blends Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to address emotional and relational concerns in a practical way. Attachment-Based Therapy explores how early relationship patterns influence current connections and can help with issues like abandonment, codependency, and difficulties with intimacy. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy and respect, giving clients space to lead sessions while the therapist supports self-discovery and personal meaning. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying patterns of thought and behavior that contribute to symptoms such as anxiety, depression, and compulsive behaviors, and offers concrete skills for change.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Brittany works with clients to assess needs, goals, and preferences and then tailors techniques from these approaches to fit each person’s situation, adjusting the plan as progress and priorities evolve.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which provide flexibility for scheduling, reduce travel time, and make ongoing support more accessible across locations. These formats allow licensed professionals like Brittany to offer consistent, focused care while adapting session style to match what works best for each client.