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Brittany  Neal

Brittany Neal

LCSW

Therapist · Wisconsin · 6+ years of experience

Compassionate, culturally aware LCSW focused on change

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  • Practical emotion tools
  • Trauma-informed care
  • Collaborative goal setting

About Brittany

Brittany Neal is a licensed clinical social worker practicing in Wisconsin. She helps people who are coping with stress, anxiety, anger, depression, and major life transitions. Her work also covers relationship concerns, parenting strain, and the emotional impact of trauma and loss.

She brings six years of experience to each session and emphasizes an approach that is compassionate and culturally aware. Sessions focus on understanding what led someone to seek help, and on practical steps to manage strong emotions and daily challenges. Brittany listens for patterns that keep problems stuck and works with clients to try different ways forward.

Her background includes using methods that address unprocessed trauma, difficult memories, and repetitive anxious or compulsive patterns. She integrates goal-oriented tools to change thinking and behavior, and she uses motivational techniques to support people who want concrete change.

People often come for help with grief, parenting concerns, identity-related stress, or the aftermath of loss and trauma. Brittany also supports those dealing with obsessive thoughts, postpartum depression, or the exhaustion that comes with caregiving roles.

Her style is collaborative and straightforward. She helps clients set small, realistic goals and checks in on progress. To begin, prospective clients follow the platform's Start Therapy process and complete a short matching questionnaire to schedule with her.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseParenting issuesSelf esteem

Also works with

LGBTFamily conflictsGriefEating disordersAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesCommunication problemsDivorce and separationForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issues

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Motivational InterviewingTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

6+ years

Credentials

Wisconsin

Languages

English

How her approaches translate to online care

Brittany uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors. CBT sessions often include step-by-step tools and short exercises people can try between meetings to reduce anxiety or manage anger.

She also incorporates Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing to address painful or intrusive memories. EMDR-style work aims to reduce the intensity of distressing recollections and make them easier to talk about over time.

Choosing a therapeutic approach is a team decision. Brittany discusses options with each person and tailors methods to their goals and preferences, so the plan can change as progress is made.

Confirm the current session formats before booking, since the profile does not list specific options. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life - for example by avoiding travel time, allowing shorter check-ins during a work break, or letting someone join from a quieter location. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises and homework to remote sessions so people keep moving toward their goals.

At a glance

Listed location
Wisconsin
Experience
6+ years
Credentials
LCSW
Languages
English
License (Wisconsin)
LCSW · No. 9865-123
NPI
1609420579

As listed by the therapist. You can check a license with the state board and an NPI with the national registry.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she commonly address?

Brittany works with stress, anxiety, anger, depression, trauma and relationship challenges, along with parenting and grief related issues.

What is her therapeutic style like?

She uses a compassionate, culturally aware approach that blends practical skill-building with trauma-focused work to help people manage emotions and change patterns.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has six years of professional experience working with a range of emotional and trauma-related concerns.

What are her credentials and where is she located?

She is a licensed clinical social worker, LCSW, practicing in Wisconsin.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English, and she is also available to work with international clients.

What session formats are available?

Confirm the current session options before booking, as specific formats are not listed in the profile.

How does pricing work for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I get started with therapy?

Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

Before you start

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