Britt Shearin, LCSW

I work with folks who are seeking a stronger sense of self-trust, ease, and the ability to be more connected and present in their life, hobbies, and relationships. Maybe you understand some of your patterns and past hurts, but still feel frustrated with what to *do* about them. Maybe life is changing quickly and you need stability and a listening ear. Whether you are seeking to understand yourself, develop tools for stability in a stressful time, or better align your decisions with your values, you don't have to do it alone. I work with individuals, couples, families, and various relationship dynamics.

My goal is to work as a team to integrate your life expertise and strengths with my therapeutic knowledge. I believe that self-compassion and acceptance paired with supportive relationships creates a more fulfilling life. Hopefully our therapeutic space can be a model for that connection with a little humor along the way!

My personal philosophies are trauma-informed and affirming of queer folks, neurodivergence, non-monogamy, and kink. No matter your identity, my commitment is to co-create a respectful and informed therapeutic space. I believe you are the expert on your own life and we will set any goals and pace by your standards. I know that while we are addressing personal experiences in session, many of our collective struggles are rooted in our experience living in a trauma-inflicting society.

My background is in community mental health as a therapist, and I received my Master’s in Social Work from University of Chicago. Through this experience, I practiced in family systems therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and IFS. I specialize in the challenges of working with trauma, grief and loss, neurodivergence, communication in relationships, and conflict in families. I have significant experience with a wide range of diagnoses, including depression, anxiety, ADHD, schizophrenia, psychosis, Bipolar (I and II), c-ptsd, and others. I invite you to ask any questions or set up a call to determine if we would be a good fit.

Training, Supervision, and Groups

Because of my background in community mental health, I know working within systems can be exhausting and dehumanizing for clients and clinicians (nonprofit, healthcare, DCFS, legal…). I provide training, group supervision, and consultation (or therapy!) for other therapists, nurses, or anyone who considers themself in the “helping” profession. If you are burned out, questioning your direction, or notice your own trauma and emotional patterns are surfacing during work, I can help. Schedule a call for more info!