Meet Brittany
Hello and welcome!
I’m Brittany Krippner, a Board Certified Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor in Minnesota. I provide online counseling services to adults who are ready to prioritize their mental health. I am here to meet you where you are at in your life and find positive solutions.
My Story
Where do I begin? Hey! I’m Brit. It’s time to get real. That’s why you’re here, right? To figure out who I am and why you should work with me. Well, I’m here for it. I can’t expect you to want to be real with me if I’m not real with you. If you need to know more about my degrees or trainings, just ask me or read a bit more about it below, but… I don’t think that’s what you really want to know.
Mental Health is my passion. I grew up on the side of generational trauma, curses, mental health disorders and addictions that were far too common. It’s what I knew and I saw the struggles in real time. I battled with anxiety and depression, not to mention the unknown effects of my adverse childhood experiences, but, if I did not experience life in its rawest form, then how could I simply begin to understand what you are going through?
This is why I’m so passionate about being a mental health counselor, because life is RAW, it is REAL, and YOU deserve to be heard, validated, and understood.
I’ve seen my fair share of counselors, both amazing and dehumanizing. Once I found the ONE, my life changed. I felt heard, empowered, and validated, and the walls started to come down. I was finally able to fully feel what I had buried for so long and I was able to learn how life had taken its toll. I was able to heal on my own time, in my own way and in a safe space. The only way out is through.
People who know me say I’m equal parts bubbly and sassy. I’m someone who will welcome you to cry freely, think deeply, act intentionally, and laugh hysterically (sometimes all at the same time) while also challenging you to tighten up in areas you’ve decided to work on.
I only know how to be real, go deep, and build you up. I’ll work to earn your trust and hold it tightly.
I promise to always bring my best self to session, and I welcome you to bring your full self. Just as you are. That’s it. That’s what you’ll get with me.
What I believe
I believe that counseling works when both of us are committed to your healing. I believe you are the author of your own story and that counseling should address the person as a whole. I believe that loving and accepting ourselves for who we are, scars and all, is one of the most courageous things we can do. I believe that everyone possesses the ability to make positive change in their lives and I believe in the power of knowledge and self-regulation.
What you can expect from me
You can expect empathy, a smile and welcoming energy. You can expect education about your brain and body and help with healing. You can expect real talks and for me to cry with you, to swear with you and to accept you for where you are in your life.
Credentials
I received my Masters of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Capella University, MN. I have training and experience in outpatient mental health, children’s day treatment, trauma, suicide prevention and substance use disorder treatment centers working specifically with men. I am a Clinically Certified Trauma Professional and a Certified Grief Counseling Specialist.
Types of Counseling I practice:
Brain Spotting
Somatic Based Therapy
Poly Vagal Theory
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Trauma-Informed Therapy
Grief Therapy
My Goal is to Focus on You
Online counseling sessions in Minnesota will provide you with the space to express your truest thoughts and feelings. In feeling safe and comfortable, you’ll be able to gain clarity and be your authentic self.
It’s important to me to provide a non-judgmental space where you can be yourself and stay open to any feedback and questions you may have. There isn’t a “one size fits all” approach to counseling. Our sessions will fit your specific needs and concerns.