Brittney joined CHRIS 180 in 2017 and brings a diversified background of mental health experience to our leadership team. She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and earned both her Bachelor of Science in Child and Family Development and her Master of Social Work degrees at the University of Georgia (UGA). It was at UGA where she also obtained a graduate certificate in Marriage and Family Therapy. Brittney has extensive experience working with Community Service Boards across the state, as well as the Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facility (PRTF) level of care. Brittney’s areas of expertise include acute and chronic psychiatric disorders, complex trauma backgrounds, co-occurring developmental disabilities, crisis intervention, and Autism Spectrum Disorder.
From 2017-2020, Brittney served as the Clinical Director of the Atlanta CHRIS Counseling Center in addition to supervising our Drop-In Center for young adults at risk of or experiencing homelessness, CHRIS 180’s Permanent Supportive Housing Program (TransitionZ), and the Integrated Health Clinic. It was this vigorous growth and experience as a CHRIS 180 leader that positioned Brittney well to shift to supervising our school-based division in the summer of 2020.
Brittney operates as CHRIS 180’s representative for the Georgia Alliance of Therapeutic Services (GATS), currently serving in the nominated role of Vice Chair for a second term. She is frequently called upon to speak on panels with reputable organizations, a few of whom include The Atlanta Women’s Foundation, Georgia Pacific, and The Fulton-Dekalb Hospital Authority. Brittney is honored to work with a robust, dynamic team of clinical professionals as they lead the charge for providing quality trauma-informed services within our school communities. She aims to ensure that barriers are broken down and access to care is increased for all individuals, with the goal of providing the highest quality mental health services and supports possible. With an eye for strategy, a solution-focused approach, and a trauma-informed style of supervision and accountability, Brittney continues to expand our partnerships and relationships within the academic realm of Metro Atlanta.