AVERY BRAYFIELD, M.ED, LPC

Therapist

Pronouns: They / Them
Locations: Andersonville & via Telehealth
Languages I Speak: English

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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 Dr. Kristin Kazyaka, PhD-L (License No. 071010178)

Degrees:

  • 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)