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Brittany Bordonaro

Brittany Bordonaro, LICSW

Therapist in District of Columbia

Calm, practical support for relationship and life stress

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  • Client-centered care
  • Skills-focused work
  • Military-informed

About Brittany

Brittany Bordonaro is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) with 15 years of experience helping people sort through relationship and life stress. She works with clients facing issues like anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, and intimacy or trust concerns. Her approach aims to be practical, respectful, and focused on immediate needs.

She uses a client-centered style that puts the person's goals first and looks for strengths to build on. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques are used to identify patterns of thinking and develop concrete skills for managing mood and behavior. The Gottman Method and elements of Motivational Interviewing and Narrative Therapy also inform her work with relationship and identity concerns, including jealousy and infidelity.

Brittany has experience in community and military settings and currently provides counseling to service members and their dependents. That background informs her understanding of military life, caregiver stress, and first responder challenges. She brings a straightforward, respectful manner and aims to create a trusting connection quickly.

Sessions focus on finding small, workable changes and tools you can use between meetings. She helps people recognize strengths, try practical coping strategies, and develop clearer communication about needs and boundaries. The goal is to reduce overwhelming feelings and help clients move toward the life they want.

To begin, Brittany asks people to complete a short matching questionnaire so sessions align with their goals. Scheduling is arranged based on therapist availability and the service’s booking process.

How therapeutic approaches guide online work

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and responding to what matters most to the person. The therapist follows the client's lead, reflects concerns, and helps clarify goals and values so change feels relevant and doable.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect. It offers concrete tools to challenge unhelpful thoughts and build skills for managing anxiety, depression, and stress-related reactions.

Finding the right approach is an ongoing, collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to choose methods and exercises that match their goals, preferences, and pace. That partnership helps tailor sessions to work on things like jealousy, trust, or coping after trauma.

Confirm current session options before booking so you know how meetings will be scheduled. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It can also let people use video or audio based on what feels most comfortable and practical. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises, homework, and communication to the format you choose, helping therapy fit into everyday routines.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseSelf esteem

Also works with

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsLGBTGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepression

Additional focus areas

Adoption and foster careBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationDomestic violenceFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFirst responder issuesGuilt and shameInfidelityJealousyMen's issuesVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Gottman MethodMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

15+ years

Credentials

District of Columbia

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does she help with?

She works with people facing relationship problems, trust or intimacy issues, jealousy, infidelity, and family conflicts, as well as anxiety, depression, trauma, and addictions.

How would you describe her therapy style?

Her style is client-centered and practical, focusing on strengths and small changes that help reduce stress and improve communication.

What is her professional background?

She has 15 years of clinical experience and has worked in community and military settings, providing counseling to service members and their dependents.

What credential does she hold and where is she located?

She is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker, LICSW, practicing in the District of Columbia.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the United States work with her?

She does not accept international clients at this time.

How are sessions billed or paid for?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I start a first session?

Use the continue button on this profile, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a session according to the therapist's availability.

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