Brittany Male, MSW, LCSW, CADC
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Master of Social Work
Licensed Clinical Social Worker Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor Co-Director of Clinical and Business Operations To make an appointment with Brittany, please call 630-570-0050. You can also email Contact.OH@OakHeartCenter.com.
Specializes In:Substance Abuse Disorders, Process/Behavioral Addictions, Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault, Depression, Anxiety, Codependency, Anger Management, Adolescents Issues, Self-Esteem Issues, Issues Unique to LGBTQ, and Grief and Loss.
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Biography:
Beginning at an early age, I observed the role of the social worker empowering those they worked with to live their best lives, overcoming whatever obstacles that lie before them. Since becoming a social worker, after graduating with both my Bachelors and Masters in Social Work from Aurora University, I recognize that it isn’t just my career path but instead my soul’s work and life’s passion. Since graduating, I have become a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) as well as a Certified Drug and Alcohol Counselor (CADC) and worked in a variety of settings includes schools, domestic violence shelters, community mental health agencies, adventure therapy agencies, and private practice. I’ve enjoyed working with client’s to overcome a broad number of challenges including but not limited to: substance abuse disorders, process addictions, domestic violence, sexual assault, depression, anxiety, codependency, anger management, adolescents issues, self-esteem issues, issues unique to LGBTQ, and grief and loss.
In working with clients, I strive to create a genuine and collaborative environment, viewing the therapeutic relationship as an important part of the healing process. In providing a safe and supportive environment I strive to empower my clients to face life’s difficulties with my encouragement and guidance. I see my primary function as meeting a client where they are at and letting them direct the session where it needs to go. To do so, I utilize a eclectic variety of therapeutic models, recognizing that each client I work with is unique. Some of these models include humanistic, psychodynamic, cognitive behavioral techniques, expressive therapy, narrative therapy, and strengths based therapy. With every therapeutic model I use, I remain fully present and dedicated, while emphasizing the importance of the combined effort between the therapist and client. Although taking the step to enter into therapy can sometimes be scary, I welcome you to take the step. Allowing someone to see the most vulnerable parts of oneself takes immense courage, and I am grateful to be allowed the opportunity.
In working with clients, I strive to create a genuine and collaborative environment, viewing the therapeutic relationship as an important part of the healing process. In providing a safe and supportive environment I strive to empower my clients to face life’s difficulties with my encouragement and guidance. I see my primary function as meeting a client where they are at and letting them direct the session where it needs to go. To do so, I utilize a eclectic variety of therapeutic models, recognizing that each client I work with is unique. Some of these models include humanistic, psychodynamic, cognitive behavioral techniques, expressive therapy, narrative therapy, and strengths based therapy. With every therapeutic model I use, I remain fully present and dedicated, while emphasizing the importance of the combined effort between the therapist and client. Although taking the step to enter into therapy can sometimes be scary, I welcome you to take the step. Allowing someone to see the most vulnerable parts of oneself takes immense courage, and I am grateful to be allowed the opportunity.
