Brittany McDonnell

Brittany McDonnell is a licensed independent social worker (LISW) based in Ohio with 15 years of experience. She focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, trauma, and addiction with straightforward, science-informed care. Brittany aims to make sessions feel practical and down-to-earth so clients can use what they learn right away.

She often helps people who are facing major life transitions like divorce or midlife change. She also supports those dealing with workplace stress, caregiver burnout, and ongoing anxiety or panic. Everyday concerns such as communication problems, isolation, and questions about life purpose are common topics in her work.

Brittany has worked with clients who identify as women and with LGBTQ+ individuals, as well as first responders and people connected to adoption or foster care. She pays attention to how family dynamics and blended family issues affect coping and recovery. She also addresses eating and body image concerns and substance use challenges.

Her sessions are rooted in evidence-based therapeutic techniques that are tailored to each person. Brittany describes therapy as a collaborative process and aims to build an affirming, nonjudgmental environment where clients feel heard. She favors clear goals and practical steps to help people regain stability and move forward.

People choose her for a direct, science-friendly approach that focuses on real problems and real tools. To begin, prospective clients follow the site’s matching steps and schedule according to the therapist’s availability.

Evidence-based approaches and online therapy options

Many of Brittany's sessions use evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical skills and symptom relief. Cognitive-based strategies help people change unhelpful thinking patterns and manage anxiety or panic. Trauma-informed approaches offer ways to process past harm and reduce its impact on daily life, often by teaching grounding and emotion-regulation skills.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Brittany collaborates with each person to pick methods that match their goals, needs, and comfort level. She adjusts techniques over time based on what helps the person make steady progress.

The practical benefits of online therapy often include easier scheduling and the ability to fit sessions into a busy week. Online work can reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins when warranted, and make it simpler to maintain continuity during life transitions. Session formats are not detailed in the biography, so confirm current options before booking to see which formats are offered and which best fit your routine.