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BRITTANY KELLY

Brittany Kelly, MS, NCC, Licensed Professional Counselor Associate supervised by Brandy Schumann, PhD, LPC-S, RPT-S

Licensed Professional Counselor – Associate
National Certified Counselor

Brittany is a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate and National Certified Counselor under the supervision of Brandy Schumann, PhD. Brittany earned her Master of Science in Counseling at Southern Methodist University where she specialized in play therapy, adolescent therapy, family play therapy, and child-parent relationship training. While at the SMU Center for Family Counseling and Journey of Hope, Brittany gained experience working with children, adolescents, parents, groups, and adults with a wide range of concerns such as anxiety, depression, ADHD, and grief. Prior to counseling, Brittany spent 12 years leading nonprofits that serve youth, families in poverty, and those in hospice. Brittany is currently working on becoming a Registered Play Therapist.

Brittany approaches each client with empathy and authenticity. She works with clients of all ages and stages to help them live authentic lives and realize their strengths. As her clients experience life’s challenges and triumphs, she works with them to identify culturally relevant ways to heal and be their best selves.

In her free time, Brittany loves traveling, visiting museums, listening to music, and hiking.

SPEAKING TOPICS

Custom presentations available upon request.

Youth Mental Health First Aid: Identify, Understand and Respond to Signs of Mental Health and Substance Use Challenges

 

The Power of Play: Connecting with Your Child Through Play

Connecting with Your Teen: Strengthening Relationships Between Teens and Parents

 

Licensing and Education

  • Licensed Professional Counselor Associate
  • National Certified Counselor
  • M.S. Counseling, Southern Methodist University
  • B.S. Sociology, University of Maryland, College Park

 

Associations & Organizations

  • American Counseling Association
  • Texas Counseling Association
  • Texas Association for Play Therapy

Specialties

  • Children
  • Adolescents
  • Adults
  • Play Therapy
  • Activity Therapy
  • Child-Parent Relationship Therapy
  • Minority Issues