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!

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

  • Currently completing training in Internal Family Systems (IFS)

  • Certified Yoga Teacher 200 hours

my journey

My journey as a social worker and therapist began with my own mental health experience as a student-athlete during undergrad. I was navigating the pressure of a fast-paced, high-achieving environment while also trying to figure out who I was. Since childhood, I’ve often been the “therapist friend” — the good listener, the one in tune with emotions — but internally, I struggled with anxiety and constant worry.

Everything shifted when I reached out to my college’s counseling center. I needed someone to truly listen and support me, and therapy gave me that space. Not long after, a friend encouraged me to look into social work as a major, and it just clicked — I knew this was what I wanted to do.

As I continued my own therapy journey (because therapists should absolutely go to therapy), I encountered providers who didn’t affirm my queer identity or understand my experience with chronic illness. Unfortunately, this isn’t an uncommon story. That’s why I created a practice rooted in affirmation, empathy, and meeting people exactly where they are.

I believe it is important for therapists to be trained in diversity, inclusion, and culturally competent care. I make it a priority to continue my education in anti-oppressive and trauma-informed care, and will be up front and honest when I don’t know something. The therapeutic space is not for policing or forcing clients to do what the clinician thinks is best. I full heartedly feel that each client is the expert in their own life and experiences, and my job is to support each person in their own goals. I acknowledge my privilege as a white, cisgender person, and continue to acknowledge my privilege as a therapist in the therapeutic space.

I had tried to get into yoga several times throughout my adolescence and young adult life, but I thought it just wasn’t for me for the longest time. I began regularly practicing yoga in 2022 as a way for me to cope with my own mental health and foster a new relationship with movement. I became curious about how to incorporate yoga practice into my career as a trauma therapist. I obtained my CYT-200 from a trauma-informed yoga teacher training program in 2025. As a yoga teacher, I strive to provide a welcoming and inclusive space for all experience levels and individuals. In my classes, it is not about having specific form, being the most flexible, or having the best yoga gear. It’s about tuning into the body and practicing what each student needs.