hi! I’m Brylee!

MSW, LISW, CYT-200

As a queer-identifying person living with chronic illness, I draw from both personal insight and professional training to create a therapeutic space that is compassionate, warm, and affirming. I utilize an eclectic approach, meaning that I provide care in a way that is tailored to you and your specific goals and experiences. I enjoy incorporating psychoeducation on topics such as the nervous system, relational and communication skills, the different world systems at play, and more. My approach is laid-back and collaborative—clients often share that they feel safe to show up as themselves in our work together. I encourage clients to show up in whichever ways support their ability to be present in sessions. Sometimes this means in pajamas, eating a snack, lying down, or fidgeting with a fidget toy.

In my free time, you can find me teaching yoga, trying new food spots, traveling with my partner, watching reality tv, and supporting women’s sports. I practice appropriate self-disclosure when it is helpful for clients, so you may hear about some of these interests as we build a therapeutic relationship!

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Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work

  • Completed a Chemical Dependency Counselor Associate program

  • Master’s Degree in Clinical Social Work

  • Licensed Independent Social Worker in the state of OH

  • Completed training in EMDR

  • Completed training in Internal Family Systems (IFS)

  • Certified Yoga Teacher 200 hours

  • Completed training in EMDR with Complex Trauma

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my journey

My path to clinical social work and becoming a therapist began with my own experience as a student-athlete during my undergraduate program. I was navigating a high-pressure environment and began seeing a therapist through the college counseling center. I'd always been the "therapist friend" — a good listener, emotionally attuned — but it was my own time in therapy that made everything click. A friend suggested that I should major in social work, and it immediately felt right.

As I continued my own therapy journey (yes, therapists can and should go to therapy too!), I encountered providers who didn't affirm my queer identity or understand chronic illness — and I know that's far too common. That's why I built a practice rooted in affirmation, empathy, and meeting people where they are.

Over the course of my career, I've had the privilege of working alongside young people in community mental health settings, survivors of sexual assault navigating the criminal justice system, and individuals facing substance use and trauma — experiences that deeply inform the care I bring to private practice today. I'm committed to anti-oppressive, trauma-informed, and culturally competent care, and I'll always be honest when I don't have an answer. I believe each client is the expert in their own life — my role is to support their goals, not direct them. I also acknowledge my privilege as a white, cisgender therapist and hold that awareness in the therapeutic space.

Yoga didn't click for me until 2022, when I began practicing as a way to support my own mental health and rebuild my relationship with movement. That curiosity led me to complete a trauma-informed yoga teacher training (CYT-200) in 2025. In my classes, the focus isn't on perfect form, flexibility, or gear — it's about tuning into your body and practicing what you need.