Brytrina Perkins

Brytrina Perkins is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) based in Illinois. She has a decade of experience helping people who are dealing with addiction, trauma and abuse, mood concerns, and major life transitions. Brytrina focuses on practical steps and clear goals during sessions. Her background includes a Master of Social Work and a Bachelor of Social Work from Loyola University, with a specialization in mental health and alcohol and drugs. Over ten years she has worked with issues such as depression, anxiety, anger, relationship strain, grief, and challenges related to aging and caregiving. She also brings experience supporting people affected by cancer and end-of-life concerns. In the therapy room she emphasizes a solutions-oriented approach. She listens closely, highlights strengths, and offers techniques clients can practice between sessions. Her work draws on Client-Centered methods and Trauma-Focused Therapy, alongside cognitive and emotion-focused tools. She uses mindfulness and motivational strategies to support behavior change and coping skills. Sessions include collaborative goal-setting and concrete steps for managing cravings, mood shifts, or difficult memories. Brytrina aims to make therapeutic work feel doable and relevant to everyday life. Clients can expect straightforward guidance, empathic listening, and a focus on real-world progress. She welcomes people who want clear strategies for moving forward and regaining a sense of control.

How Brytrina’s Approaches Translate to Online Work

Trauma-Focused Therapy in her practice centers on helping people safely address difficult memories and the ways those memories affect daily life. This approach focuses on building coping skills and pacing work so clients feel more in control over time. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes an empathic, nonjudgmental listening stance. Sessions focus on the client's goals and personal strengths, with the therapist following the client's lead to shape the pace and topics. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets the thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going. It uses practical exercises and homework to test unhelpful thoughts and try new ways of responding to stress, mood shifts, or cravings. Finding the right approach is collaborative. The therapist will help the client identify which methods feel most useful based on their needs, goals, and preferences. That plan can change over time as progress is made and new priorities appear. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life by removing travel time and allowing a quicker check-in during breaks. Some people prefer audio-only conversations for lower bandwidth or to reduce time on camera, while others choose video to work more directly on emotional connection. Confirm the current session options with the therapist when you book so they match your schedule and practical needs.