Brittany Ott

Bio

Brittany Ott graduated from Georgia State University in 2013, with her Master’s degree in Social Work. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Brittany’s primary emphasis in psychotherapy is on affirmation and cultural responsiveness, always through the lens of systems theory which she’s held onto from her background in social work. Her years working in refugee resettlement and residential treatment centers showed her the unimaginable strengths possessed by all humans, no matter the age or situation. At times, this strength is difficult to access alone. Brittany strives, using various techniques, to help others find their strength in the hope that it will carry forward in that person and on to others. Her approach is challenging yet supportive and direct yet affirming. She believes authenticity is key in the therapeutic relationship, as she understands that trust is something to be earned.

She is trained in Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Dialectical-informed (DBT), Flash for Trauma, EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing), Exposure Therapy, Mindfulness-Based cognitive, Person-Centered, Culturally Sensitive, Strength-Based, and Trauma-Informed therapy. For individual sessions, she works with ages 12 and up.

Her areas of focus and expertise include, but are not limited to:

• Abandonment/Neglect/Separation Issues
• ADHD
• Anger Management
• Anxiety
• Boundary Issues
• Bipolar
• Borderline Personality Disorder
• Coping Mechanism Development
• Depression
• Emotional Regulation
• Family, Friend, and Relationship Issues
• Grief and Loss
• Impulse Control Issues
• Insomnia from Anxiety
• Lack of Motivation and Focus
• Low Self-Esteem and Confidence Issues
• Mood Swings
• Mood Disorders
• OCD
• Parenting Struggles and Parenting Counseling
• Panic Attacks
• Perfectionism
• Perinatal Mental Health
• Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
• Self-Harm, Suicidal Ideation
• Social Anxiety and Social Skills
• Stress/Managing Stress and Burnout
• Trauma (childhood, emotional, physical, chronic, complex)