Britt Axness (she/her)

My Background and Approach

My career has primarily centered on working with adults who have experienced traumatic events or who have faced other significant challenges like severe mental illness, addiction, and social marginalization. My work with survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault/abuse has heavily influenced my career path and is part of why I now offer individual therapy as a private practitioner. I am skilled at working with people who may be facing depression, anxiety, grief and loss, attachment issues, crisis, or trauma reactions. I am trained in Cognitive-Processing Therapy (CPT), a proven trauma treatment approach, as well as mindfulness, Internal Family Systems (IFS), Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), among other modalities. I strive to be warm and open and look at therapy as a collaboration between myself and the client.

Why I am a Good Fit for You

I view therapy as a gift we can give to ourselves and a valuable opportunity for self-growth and healing. Life is full of challenges, loss, and unexpected events, which affects each of us in different ways. Therapy can be a chance to better understand ourselves, our emotions, and our behaviors in relation to our past and current struggles. It is also a chance to process, to learn to cope, and find ways to navigate through these experiences in more effective and helpful ways. We all want to be at peace, find connection, and live fully. Therapy can be part of how we work towards the life we want and find healing. It is my goal to create a welcoming and affirming environment for people of all backgrounds. I have worked with diverse individuals throughout my career and continue to learn how best to support each person with both curiosity and culturally-responsive care.