Brittany Proxmire, MA, LCMHCA
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate
​Community Outreach Coordinator

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Brittany is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate specializing in pediatric therapy. With a warm and playful approach, she engages children and adolescents, providing evidence-based techniques like play therapy, art therapy, talk therapy, Exposure & Response Prevention (ERP), and other modalities. Brittany collaborates with families, offering insight and support, while empowering clients to make positive changes and discover their authentic selves. In Brittany's work with teens and young adults she utilizes cognitive-behavioral therapy and humanistic approaches to foster behavioral change and self-awareness. Brittany's ultimate passion is helping children, teens, young adults, parents and families find happiness, peace, and harmony.

Serving a dual-role at Banyan as our Community Outreach Coordinator, Brittany enjoys making connections with others in the Triad and state of NC, and helping us provide the highest quality care to our clients and others in our community. 

Qualifications
Brittany is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate (#A18616) approved by the North Carolina Board of Licensed Mental Health Counselors (NCBLCMHC). Brittany received her Master of Arts degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling with a concentration in Play Therapy from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte in 2022. She also holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Sociology from Western Carolina University.
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Background
Throughout her graduate program, Brittany successfully completed an enriching internship at a specialized agency dedicated to providing comprehensive services to children and adolescents. During this valuable experience, she adeptly provided individual and group counseling, addressing a wide range of issues spanning from everyday situational challenges to more complex traumatic life experiences.
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During her internship and academic studies, Brittany honed her skills in both talk therapy and play therapy, recognizing the significance of these evidence-based approaches in promoting positive outcomes for young clients. Her dedication to helping children is unwavering, and she is excited to continue her impactful work at Banyan Tree Counseling. Brittany aspires to achieve the prestigious status of becoming a Registered Play Therapist, further enhancing her ability to provide top-notch therapeutic care to the children she serves.
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Specialization
Brittany's speciality area is children, teens, young adults, parents, and families. She utilizes Play Therapy, CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy), and Gestalt techniques to engage her patients through learning emotional regulation, mindfulness, impulse control, anxiety-reduction, and more.

Brittany has advanced training in Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) which is the gold standard evidence-based treatment for Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD). With ERP, Brittany helps her clients tackle intrusive thoughts and compulsions head-on, helping them build resilience and regain control over their lives.

She skillfully guides young individuals through various life transitions, including divorce, school changes, relocations, new siblings, traumatic experiences, ADHD, attachment issues, defiant behavior, depression, and school/social anxiety.

​Recognizing the power of play and creative modalities, Brittany values them for revealing emotions, beliefs, and capabilities. Her approach prioritizes self-awareness and empowers clients to make positive changes in their lives. With an impressive track record of success, Brittany has consistently helped her pediatric patients achieve tremendous results.​
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Personal Life
Brittany resides just outside Winston-Salem, NC with her partner and fur child, Pickles the Pug. When she's not snuggled up with her adorable pup streaming true crime documentaries or reality TV, Brittany is deep in her yoga and meditation practice. Her love for the outdoors stems from her upbringing in the mountainous region of Asheville, NC. So, you can often find her on a spontaneous camping trip or hiking to a gorgeous view in search of relaxation, clarity, and increased serotonin. Brittany appreciates spending time with open-minded souls who enjoy a hot cup of coffee, and aren’t quick to judge her love of reading cheesy romance novels!
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Pickles the Pug