Toi Brown (She, Her, Hers)

I’ve supported clients through complex losses—grief that extends beyond death. This includes survivors of domestic violence who’ve lost safety and autonomy, individuals who lost their homes by financial hardship or natural disasters, and both adults and children affected by divorce who lost family and a sense of stability. I offer empathy and structure to help clients process what they’ve been through, regain emotional stability, and begin rebuilding from a place of strength.

As a school counselor, working closely with adolescents, I observed that many of the behaviors prompting referrals to counseling—or even disciplinary action—were often rooted in deeper self-esteem struggles. What appeared on the surface as defiance or withdrawal frequently masked a lack of self-worth. Through both individual and group counseling, I’ve helped students reconnect with their inner strengths, recognize inherent value, and begin to see themselves through a more compassionate lens.

I use a goal-oriented, strengths-based approach to help clients identify what’s working and build on it. My sessions are focused and purposeful, guiding clients toward practical solutions they can apply immediately to create meaningful change. In session, we focus on small successes—like a teen recalling one moment of calm during a stressful week—and use those to create practical strategies for change.

I integrate mindfulness with CBT to help clients become aware of how thoughts, emotions, and behaviors interact. Sessions are structured yet reflective, using mindfulness to calm the nervous system and increase awareness. This approach supports emotional regulation, reduces anxiety, and strengthens the mind-body connection—empowering clients to respond with intention.

I encourage clients to re-author the stories they tell about themselves, separating their identity from the problems they face. Therapy is collaborative and empowering. Together, we uncover strengths, values, and alternative narratives that foster healing, resilience, and a deeper sense of self. For instance, a survivor of abuse might rename their inner critic and begin to reclaim a narrative centered on courage, protection, and personal growth.

As a foster and adoptive parent, I’ve witnessed firsthand how disrupted attachment impacts emotional development. My graduate studies focused on attachment theory, and I bring both lived experience and clinical insight into the therapy room. I understand the difficulty firsthand in caring for the unattached child. I help clients understand how early relational patterns shape trust, connection, and self-worth—and support them in building more secure, affirming relationships.

As a foster and adoptive parent, I’ve witnessed firsthand how disrupted attachment impacts emotional development. My graduate studies focused on attachment theory, and I bring both lived experience and clinical insight into the therapy room. I understand the difficulty firsthand in caring for the unattached child. I help clients understand how early relational patterns shape trust, connection, and self-worth—and support them in building more secure, affirming relationships.

As a foster and adoptive parent, I’ve witnessed firsthand how disrupted attachment impacts emotional development. My graduate studies focused on attachment theory, and I bring both lived experience and clinical insight into the therapy room. I understand the difficulty firsthand in caring for the unattached child. I help clients understand how early relational patterns shape trust, connection, and self-worth—and support them in building more secure, affirming relationships.

As a foster and adoptive parent, I’ve witnessed firsthand how disrupted attachment impacts emotional development. My graduate studies focused on attachment theory, and I bring both lived experience and clinical insight into the therapy room. I understand the difficulty firsthand in caring for the unattached child. I help clients understand how early relational patterns shape trust, connection, and self-worth—and support them in building more secure, affirming relationships.