Brittany Neal

Psychotherapist, LCSW

 

A year after relocating from Milwaukee, WI to Madison WI, Brittany began pursuing her bachelor's degree in Psychology and Human Services where her passion for human development flourish. Four years later, Brittany completed her Master's in Social Work at the University of Madison with a focus in Mental Health.

While completing her degree, she worked part-time as a Behavioral Specialist at Northstar Counseling day treatment center for adolescents. She provided therapeutic support alongside two therapists in a group setting. In addition, Brittany worked as a case manager in these settings; community mental health, low-income housing, and the developmental disability community. For the past three years, Brittany has worked in housing in the greater Madison area where she provided long-term support for families who were previously homeless at the Road Home. In 2015, she worked for the City of Madison in the Community Development Authority (CDA) department as an onsite Service Coordinator. In her role as a Service Coordinator, she assisted individuals with disabilities and elderly tenants living on the property. Her duties included, short-term counseling, transitional support to long-term care facility, psychoeducation on physical and mental wellness, educational programming, and crisis intervention. Brittany participated in several leadership opportunities as a Service Coordinator, these included, racial equity trainer, hoarding committee, and Employee Assistance Program support. Brittany worked as a Community Manager at Community Living Connections where she assisted adults with mild to severe developmental disabilities living in greater Madison. In this position, Brittany gain tremendous experience in sensory integration and non-verbal communication.

After participating in Rwanda's Summer Mental Health program, Brittany gain an understanding on the international Mental Health perspective. This initiated, her interested in Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT). Brittany other interest includes youth and families, community groups, self-empowerment, self­care, and healing through sensory integration.