Brittany Shropshire, LCSW
About
Brittany is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with a passion for healing trauma and supporting people with tools to reconnect to their bodies through somatic practices. She has a background working with children and families who have experienced trauma, and working with individuals in the performing arts industry.
She specializes in helping Black women put down the superhero cape, release self criticism and judgment, tap into playfulness and joy, and reconnect with and prioritize their own needs and boundaries. As a dancer and former house manager, she also understands the pressures and challenges that people in the entertainment industry face, especially those of marginalized identities.
She also has been taking safety precautions in the midst of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and hopes to provide a validating and affirming space for those wanting to process the grief, frustrations, and hopes that come from navigating these circumstances.
Frequently Asked Questions
What insurances do you accept?
- I am in network with the following for both IL and NY: Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO, BlueChoice, United Health Care, Aetna, Cigna
- Self pay rate: $160-195
Are you seeing people in person or virtually?
- At this time, I am only providing sessions virtually via a HIPAA-compliant video conference platform.
What is working with you like?
- Our work together will be built on authenticity and empathy, honoring that you are the expert in your own life. We will start by identifying your individual goals and look at them through the lens of the body. I’ll guide you to deepen your awareness of your nervous system and practice tools that will support you in leading a more present, values-driven life.
- Therapy is not an apolitical space and therefore I am not an apolitical therapist. Our lives, how we process and experience the world, and our interactions with others are heavily influenced by our identities, the levels of power and privilege that we have access to and the systems of oppression we navigate. It’s important for me to acknowledge all of these factors in our work together.
Do you use AI in your practice?
- I do not use AI as part of my clinical practice. The harms of generative AI usage are well documented and conflict with my personal values of indigenous sovereignty, Black liberation, and respecting and honoring artists.
Education
- Bachelor of Arts and Sciences, Washington University in St.Louis
- Master of Social Work, Silberman School of Social Work of Hunter College
- Somatic Experiencing, Advanced Level
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Child and Family Traumatic Stress Intervention (CFTSI)
- Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF- CBT)
ContacT
I’m currently accepting new clients. Interested to see if we would be a good fit? I’d love to learn what you’re hoping to get out of therapy and answer any questions you may have. Reach out below to schedule a free 15 min consultation call!