AVERY BRAYFIELD, M.ED, LPC
Therapist
Pronouns: They / Them
Locations: Andersonville & via Telehealth
Languages I Speak: English
Therapist
AREAS OF FOCUS
- Anger Management
- Anxiety, OCD & Panic Attacks
- Behavioral Issues & Teen Violence
- Family, Peer & Relationship Conflict
- Gender Exploration, Expression & Identity Affirmation
- Grief & Loss
- Kink, Sex Positivity & Sex Work
- Life Transitions
- Mood Disorders (Bipolar & Depression)
- Personality Disorders (Antisocial, Borderline, etc.)
- Stress & Coping
- Transgender & Transitioning
- Trauma & PTSD
PHILOSOPHY
Therapy is a collaborative process where I walk with clients through life, viewing them as experts in their own experiences and dedicating myself to exploring their various identities. Using CBT and DBT, I help clients accept their feelings while addressing negative thought patterns. I believe in everyone’s potential for growth and a more meaningful life.
THERAPY WITH ME
My goal is to provide clients with an affirming space to process and be their most authentic self. Therapy with me is a collaborative process, and I work with clients to set realistic, measurable goals. During session, clients can expect an open and understanding ear. I may assign homework to ensure therapy travels home. Together, we work to unravel negative beliefs and patterns to develop positive ones and rewrite the stories we tell ourselves. I believe clients have within them what they need to achieve success in their lives, sometimes we just need help.
EDUCATION & TRAINING
License:
- Licensed Professional Counselor (License No. 178020362)
Practicing under the supervision of Kayo Curra, Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (License No. 180014686)
- M.Ed in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, DePaul University
- BA in Psychological Science, Ball State University
TYPES OF THERAPY
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Group Therapy, Journal Therapy, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (MBCT), Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Talk Therapy, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, Trauma-Informed Therapy.
CLIENTS I WORK WITH
- Families (Chosen, Family of Origin, Single Parents)
- Individuals (Children, Adolescents, Adults, Seniors)
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