Brittany Rutland (she/her)

I have experiencing in both individual and group therapy, supporting survivors of sexual abuse and assault. My primary goal is to help you feel safe and in control of your journey, every step of the way. I assist clients in navigating uncomfortable emotions and developing a healthy relationship with their bodies and sexuality. We work together on challenging negative beliefs and self-blame, at a pace that is comfortable for you.

Anxiety can be an awful experience, especially for those who deal with constant worrying and panic attacks. I offer a variety of techniques to understand and manage anxiety, working with the brain and the body to challenge anxious thought patterns, soothe the body, and ground ourselves when we are feeling panicked. I have experience working with Generalized Anxiety, Social Anxiety, and Panic Disorders.

My primary goal when working with trauma is ensuring safety and trust during our sessions. I provide psychoeducation on the mind-body connection and how to begin to move out of survival-mode and into "living-mode." You deserve to feel safe and healthy, and enjoy your life to the fullest. I utilize interventions from Polyvagal Theory, Humanistic-Existential, and some Cognitive-Behavioral orientations.

As a humanistic-psychologist, I see each person as a whole being with integrated identities and experiences, each demanding compassion and validation. You are not just one aspect of your identity or life experience, but a whole person with many parts, and should be treated as such. Humanistic therapy lends itself well to my drive to constantly be working on multicultural competence and seeing each client as an expert in their own life.

My work in Existential Therapy relies heavily on meaning-making. Conflict is inherent in life, and sometimes existing in this world is a challenge. The meanings we derive from our life experiences can significantly influence how we move through life. I enjoy utilizing existential approaches to make existing in this world a little bit more comfortable.

Feminist Therapy entails the recognition of power dynamics and injustices that have occurred within the history of mental health work. I strive to be mindful of power differentials and reiterate you as being the expert in your own life. I believe in gender equality and equity, especially for communities that have been historically marginalized. Our gender identities and the way we experience the world are important factors in mental health and deserve to be validated.