You’ve built a successful life by being reliable, capable, and always pushing through—but now you’re realizing it’s not sustainable. Maybe you're approaching midlife and sensing that something needs to change. The habits that once drove your success—over-functioning, perfectionism, people-pleasing—now leave you depleted. You're accomplished and capable, yet quietly longing for more space to breathe, better boundaries, and a life that feels more aligned with who you are now. Together, we’ll slow down the patterns that helped you succeed—like pushing through, people-pleasing, and striving for perfection—to make space for your full emotional experience. I guide clients in: Setting authentic boundaries without guilt Releasing rigid expectations and embracing flexibility Trusting vulnerability so closeness feels safe and real Aligning values with action so choices feel meaningful My approach is active and relational, rooted in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Functional Analytic Psychotherapy. That means our work is practical—you’ll leave sessions with clarity, exercises, or next steps you can actually try before our next meeting. I meet you with warmth, curiosity, and honest connection. I’m also a Perinatal Mental Health Clinician (PMH-C), trained to support people whose identities and relationships have shifted through parenting and beyond. In addition to my practice, I teach at the University of Washington’s School of Social Work. I hold degrees from UC Berkeley and the University of Chicago. I am a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker in Washington (LICSW #LW60907034). For more information, please visit my website www.brittalvytherapy.com
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