Brittney Fortson, LICSW, LCSW, CSW
Trauma-informed family and parenting therapist
- Family conflict
- Trauma recovery
- Parenting support
About Brittney Fortson
Brittney Fortson is a licensed social work professional based in Alabama with 14 years of clinical experience helping individuals and families navigate difficult life transitions. She focuses on family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related concerns, and parenting challenges, guiding clients toward clearer communication and more satisfying relationships. Brittney creates an open, nonjudgmental environment where people can name their feelings and explore the patterns that keep them stuck, offering practical strategies alongside empathic support.
Her approach emphasizes collaboration and respect for each person s pace, recognizing that taking the first step toward a more fulfilling life requires courage. Brittney holds LICSW, LCSW, and CSW credentials, professional social work credentials that reflect advanced training and clinical authorization to provide psychotherapy. She partners with clients to set achievable goals and to build skills that support long-term well-being, whether addressing immediate crises or working through deeper family and attachment issues.
Clients work with Brittney to develop clearer insight, stronger coping skills, and healthier patterns within relationships and parenting roles. Her practice aims to help people move from overwhelm and uncertainty to greater confidence and agency in their daily lives.
Her approach emphasizes collaboration and respect for each person s pace, recognizing that taking the first step toward a more fulfilling life requires courage. Brittney holds LICSW, LCSW, and CSW credentials, professional social work credentials that reflect advanced training and clinical authorization to provide psychotherapy. She partners with clients to set achievable goals and to build skills that support long-term well-being, whether addressing immediate crises or working through deeper family and attachment issues.
Clients work with Brittney to develop clearer insight, stronger coping skills, and healthier patterns within relationships and parenting roles. Her practice aims to help people move from overwhelm and uncertainty to greater confidence and agency in their daily lives.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAttachment issuesBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsDependent personalityDivorce and separationDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Solution-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Brittney Fortson have?
Brittney Fortson has 14 years of professional experience.
Is Brittney Fortson a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds LICSW, LCSW, and CSW credentials. License details are AL LICSW 4352C and GA LCSW CSW009142.
In which languages does Brittney Fortson provide therapy?
Therapy is provided in English.
Where is Brittney Fortson located?
She is located in Alabama.
How can I work with Brittney Fortson as my therapist?
You can work with Brittney Fortson through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Brittney Fortson work with international clients?
Brittney Fortson does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Brittney Fortson cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist s availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Approaches That Guide Online Support
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, often called ACT, helps clients clarify their values and take steps toward a meaningful life even when difficult thoughts or emotions arise. It is useful for people facing ongoing emotional pain, avoidance, or uncertainty about life direction. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and teaching practical skills to change reactions and behaviors - it is often used for mood, anxiety, and stress-related concerns. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a compassionate, nonjudgmental relationship in which the therapist listens deeply and supports the client s own capacity for growth and self-discovery.Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the work; Brittney collaborates with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That collaborative process allows adjustments over time so therapy can remain relevant and effective as circumstances change.
Online therapy through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging makes it easier to fit sessions into busy lives and to access care from home or other convenient locations. These options provide flexibility in scheduling, allow continuity of care when travel or life events arise, and make it simpler to maintain regular contact with licensed professionals and therapists as progress unfolds.