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I offer the benefit of 20 years of experience effectively treating men, women and adolescents through individual, family, and marital therapy. I treat depression, anxiety, relationship and family issues, divorce and parenting issues, trauma, life transition and women's issues. My areas of specialization include treatment of anxiety and depression, cognitive behavioral therapy, developing effective coping and problem solving skills, developing insight into behavior and relational patterns, increasing self-actualization, self-acceptance, and self-advocacy. I also provide personal coaching, mediation and conflict resolution services.

I'm a licensed psychologist in private practice in downtown Newburyport where I see adults age 18+ for individual psychotherapy. Please visit my website http://www.drtownsend.net to learn more about me. I practice short- and longer-term individual therapy, with a focus on self-worth and relationship concerns, adjustment and transition struggles, and family and career dilemmas. I also meet with people who want to increase their capacity to manage anxiety and depression, prevent perfectionism and unproductive habits from controlling their actions and self-perceptions, improve their quality of life, and generally feel more fulfilled.

Do you wonder where your passion for life went? Feel at a loss on how to make it better? Do you feel you and your partner keep having the same fights over and over again? Want to connect in an intimate way and feel fearful about how to begin? Those are some of the questions I help people resolve every day. I would love to help you with those too. I have over 30 years of experience helping individuals and couples heal the feelings, thoughts and behaviors that cause them distress internally or in relationships.

I work with adults, teens and couples who are struggling with career problems, relationship issues, life transitions, fears and personal issues which interfere with the potential to fully enjoy life. In my Newburyport private practice, I use a goal-oriented approach, drawing on several evidenced-based techniques and collaborating directly with clients to outline objectives and individualized therapeutic plans. I enjoy working as a team to help navigate problems, feelings and difficult life situations. I am also a co-founder at You Have A Village, a virtual platform to support parents www.youhaveavillage.com.

I specialize in working with complex trauma, anxiety, relationship and parenting challenges, and women's issues. Many of my clients come to me feeling stuck, unsure of how to navigate their way through a deep sense of overwhelm. Whether their emotional pain stems from past trauma, interpersonal challenges, current life stressors, loss, anxiety or a combination of these, they are longing for a deeper connection to themselves and a path forward. Trained in Somatic Experiencing, I offer a safe and supportive space where you can explore your emotions, reconnect with your body and discover new pathways to personal growth.

I am currently taking new clients for the treatment of depression, anxiety, relationship issues, life transitions, behavior changes needed for wellness and health, stress management, and sobriety maintenance. I also work with individuals who are affected by a loved one's substance use and/or mental health issues. I provide consultations to individuals and families who are experiencing mental health, school and behavioral issues for the first time, to provide information re: utilizing community and clinical resources and potential treatment options.

I am passionate and energetic about the opportunity to provide you and your family with tangible tools & skills that will create momentum and make a positive shift in your life. I am heart centered, solution focused, & goal oriented. I will motivate & empower you to lean in, face adversity, move beyond your limitations, & to take control of your life. Through our sessions, you will learn how to identify & express your emotions, better manage stress, ground yourself when triggered, communicate more intentionally & effectively and in essence become more successful. I am ready to sprint with you towards your wellness!

Many of us experience stress and anxiety on a daily basis. While sometimes we feel in control of these emotions, other times it can feel like they are controlling us. Whether you are dealing with day-to-day stressors, or those brought on by major life transitions, learning how to identify and manage the feelings you experience can be vital to having happy, healthy relationships with others and with yourself.

My therapeutic style is warm, open and supportive; and my hope is to create a safe, non-judgmental space. I am an eclectic clinician, but tend to borrow heavily from humanistic, person-centered, strengths-based work. I share these styles through the expressive art therapies. It is my fundamental ethic and value to view my clients as whole, and who are made up of a multitude of gifts, talents and strengths. I have many years experience working with adults, young adults and teens.. Is your child having difficulty with self-esteem, mental health, and coping abilities? I am here to help you.

You will laugh and learn and become more of who you essentially are in your work with Dr. Brittany Sterling. As a highly-skilled clinical psychologist specializing in therapy for both adults and teens, she brings heart to her work, and she knows how to work with all kinds of minds. She will help you find the positive potential for healing and growth in even life’s most difficult setbacks and transitions. Her specialties include parent coaching and advocacy, ADHD, and treating anxiety and depression.

Life can feel overwhelming at times. It’s especially hard when your child is the one that’s struggling. It’s painful for you to listen to them talk about how anxious, misunderstood, or alone they feel. Maybe they’re not talking to you at all, which makes you worry even more... There could be something else behind that heaviness in your chest. You may be facing stressful relationship dynamics, a health issue, a loss of some kind. You get through your days, trying to cross everything off the list, but aren’t finding much fulfillment or joy. You’re feeling unsettled, anxious or depressed.

I am very sorry but I am only open to past clients at this time. If you are a past client returning to talk again, please just leave your information in an email to me and I will contact you ASAP.

William Arthur Ward once said, "We can choose to throw stones, to stumble on them, to climb over them, or to build with them." The passion I carry for the therapeutic process is not only founded on my training and education but also my personal experience. I have faith in one's capacity for growth that comes from the willingness to be honest and courage to face difficult issues. In this life we will encounter many stones in our path. It is up to each individual to choose what they will do with them.

It is all too common to be struggling with stress, worry, low mood, and uncertainty in our world today. I work with people around issues of anxiety and depression, loss, the suffering of trauma, struggles with relationships or family or work, life changes and transitions, and creative blocks. Sometimes people come to therapy because of past issues. Sometimes they are stuck in repetitive patterns of thinking and feeling without even knowing it. Sometimes they don't feel true to themselves or they have lost their way or zest for life.

I have limited availability for morning/afternoon appointments only. Please email for inquiry. I work with adults aged 18 and up providing support for issues such as depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma, and life transitions. I am dedicated to guiding clients in identifying realistic, achievable goals. By focusing on small steps, you can build momentum and avoid disappointment that comes from unrealistic expectations. I support my clients in making healthy lifestyle choices outside of our sessions in order to increase the effectiveness of treatment and overall well-being.

Beginning counseling or job coaching is an important life decision and a clear sign of one’s underlying health and resiliency. I find, more often than not, that people can be helped to release a level of optimism and resiliency that leads them to new, “do-able” goals and choices. All of this reflects a natural foundation of health, even when we experience such common challenges as depression, conflicts at work, fears, ongoing stress or anxiety. Counseling requires some risk-taking. It also takes a willingness to become more self-aware.

I'm an LMHC specializing in women’s mental health, though I work with individuals of all backgrounds, genders, and identities. With 15+ years in biotech and research, plus experience as a Reiki Master, Polarity Practitioner, licensed Massage Therapist, and counselor, I integrate scientific concepts with holistic principles for easy-to-reach solutions. I believe mental health challenges often stem from societal and environmental factors, not personal fault. I create a safe environment to uncover root causes, replace self-criticism with compassion, and turn evidence-based insights into a flexible path for sustainable growth.