Brittany Andrews, MS, LPC, PMH-C

About

Licensed Professional Counselor in Phoenix, AZ. Works with Trauma and PTSD, Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum and Infertility. Sees clients in person and online. Takes Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield and United Healthcare. Accepting new clients.

Areas of expertise

• Trauma and PTSD
• Anxiety
• Coping Skills
• Depression
• Family Conflict
• Grief
• Life Transitions
• Racial Identity
• Relationship Issues
• Self Esteem
• Stress Management

Types of therapy

• Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)A structured, practical therapy that looks at how thoughts, feelings and actions affect each other, and teaches skills for changing unhelpful thinking and habits.
• Culturally SensitiveTakes a person's culture, identity, background and values into account, and shapes the work so it fits their life.
• EMDREye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing. A structured trauma therapy in which a person recalls distressing memories while following side-to-side eye movements or taps.
• Emotionally FocusedTreats emotions as a guide to change. Often used with couples, to understand patterns of conflict and rebuild a secure bond.
• HumanisticA family of approaches, including person-centered and Gestalt therapy, that emphasize growth, self-awareness and a person's capacity to choose.
• IntegrativeCombines more than one therapy approach, fitted to the person's needs.
• Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)Combines mindfulness practice, paying attention to the present moment without judgment, with ideas from cognitive therapy.
• Motivational InterviewingA collaborative style of conversation that helps people explore mixed feelings about a change and find their own reasons to make it.
• MulticulturalRecognizes how culture, race, ethnicity and other identities shape experience, and makes them part of the work.
• Person-CenteredA warm, non-directive approach: the therapist listens with empathy and without judgment, and trusts the person to find their own direction.
• Strength-BasedFocuses on the strengths, skills and resources a person already has, and builds on them to meet challenges.
• Trauma FocusedTherapy for people affected by trauma. Puts safety and pacing first, and helps process painful memories so they have less hold on daily life.

More details

Sessions

Both in-person and online

Accepting new clients

Yes

Specialties

Trauma and PTSD, Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum, Infertility, ADHD, Adoption, Anxiety, Body Image, Chronic Illness, Coping Skills, Depression, Family Conflict, Grief, Infidelity, LGBTQ+, Life Transitions, Marital and Premarital, Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD), Racial Identity, Relationship Issues, Self Esteem, Sports Performance, Stress, Weight Loss, Women's Issues

Insurance

Aetna, BlueCross and BlueShield, UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH

Fees

Individual sessions $125, couple sessions $145

Payment methods

American Express, Cash, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa

Ages

Teen, Adults, Elders (65+)

Works with

Individuals, Couples, Family

Communities

Racial Justice Allied

Ethnicity

Black and African American, Hispanic and Latino

Languages

English

Gender

Female

Years in practice

11

Education & qualifications