Brittany Mills, LCSW-C

Psychotherapist

Why I do this work:
I believe everyone is capable of change. Life is a process of learning and growing. Sometimes we need support and guidance from others to help us along in our journey. I know from personal experience how hard it can be to find a therapist that you create a connection with. I strive to create a warm and approachable environment for clients to explore issues that are meaningful to them.

My Education & Experience:
I graduated from Salisbury University, earning two Bachelor’s Degrees in Psychology and Social Work. I earned my Master’s Degree from the University of Maryland, Baltimore, in the Advanced Standing Program with a specialization in Families and Children.

I have over 15 years of post-experience, beginning with 4 years as a foster care social worker. During that time, I took great satisfaction in helping children find stable living environments, whether in foster care, with their nuclear families, or through adoption. Afterward, I transitioned to a hospital setting, where I worked for 10 years. My initial role was in the emergency department, providing psychiatric services and crisis interventions to patients and families. I conducted psychosocial assessments to determine the most appropriate care for those struggling with mental health issues. I also offered support to patients and families during medical emergencies and periods of grief and loss. Additionally, I served as a field instructor for both graduate and undergraduate social work students. After several years in emergency psychiatric services, I transitioned to outpatient behavioral health services within the same hospital system. I have been providing individual and group therapy for over 8 years. Working in a hospital setting during a pandemic helped me discover a passion for delivering telehealth services!

Specialties/passions:
I really enjoy working with anxious teenagers (13+), especially those suffering with sports-related anxieties. Easing those nerves, on and off the field, is a true passion of mine. I specialize in anxiety and depressive disorders in addition to helping my clients adjust to life changes and cope with everyday stressors. I enjoy helping clients navigate relationships and foster effective communication skills, especially within the family dynamic. I love working with couples on improving communication and renewing the spark that might be lost in the chaos of every day life.

My passion is helping women find a balance with life’s demands which includes helping women with issues such as parenting issues, career stressors, self-esteem struggles, and postpartum issues.

My counseling style combines strength-based, cognitive-behavioral, and solution-focused approaches to help individuals achieve their therapeutic goals. I believe in meeting the individual where they are and creating a comfortable environment where clients can feel heard and understood. I strive to create a warm and approachable environment and treat clients with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I enjoy helping individuals identify their strengths and support them as they apply coping skills in their everyday lives.

Not so specialties:
Addictions and end of life issues (terminally ill) are areas outside of my expertise and I would not be a strong fit. I am happy to assist you in finding a therapist that is better suited to your needs.

It takes courage to begin counseling and I look forward to beginning this rewarding process with you!



“I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” ~ Maya Angelou