Brittanie Gellings Zwart, MSW, LCSW

online therapist in st. louis & throughout missouri

For women who are overworked and under-appreciated

Are you ….

• A woman that’s carrying the responsibility for yourself + people around you?

• Constantly doing things and pushing yourself, but it never feels like enough?

• Feeling like people depend on you, but you don’t have anyone who is there for you?

• Thinking that life is not “bad enough” to explain why you feel so… blah?

• Wanting something more but not totally sure that’s even possible?

You’re in the right place.

 My Approach in Session

Sessions are casual and conversational.  You can show up exactly as you are.  There’s no pressure to be any specific way or say any certain thing.  You’re welcome to bring your whole self and I will hold space for whatever that looks like on any given day. We can talk about what’s real and also laugh together. We can have difficult conversations with compassion.  I’ll ask the hard questions.  You can count on me to say it like it is and show up like a real person.  We will compassionately explore what’s happening inside and around you so we can get to the root cause - identify patterns and create connections.

I’m going to show up in a very human and imperfect way too.  You’ll see me eat snacks, look tired some days, and genuinely not act like a robot.  I’m energetic and fun, authentic and imperfect. During a session you’ll hear me say:  “Let’s try something and see what happens.”  I support you to make the decision that is best for you, to trust your instincts, and yourself.  I don’t need you to be a good therapy client or worry about my feelings.  I’m here for you.  I believe: “It's your life to f*ck up or your life to change,” but also I care about you so let’s try not to f*ck it up, okay? LOL  We will talk about the connection between your mood and your body.  Our goal is to gain insight and find peace, balance, your voice, and your power.

Giving You Permission to…

Show up as you are

Not have it all together

Have emotions

Cry 

Feel unmotivated

Say when something hurt you

Feel bad for yourself

Prioritize yourself

Ask for what you need

CORE VALUES

Training & Experience

Education & Licensure

• Master’s of Social Work, Washington University St Louis, Brown School of Social Work

Training & Areas of Practice

• Women’s Health

• Stress Management

• Anxiety & Depression

• Grief & Loss

• Gender Identity & Sexual Orientation

• Relationship Concerns

• Life/Family Transitions

  Professional Experience

• Program Director, Magdalene St Louis (Bravely)

• Educational Support Counselor, Wentzville School District

• Therapist, Youth in Need

• Secretary, Board of Directors, Healing Hearts Grief Support

My Favorite Things

Podcasts

Glennon Doyle, We Can Do Hard Things

Big Little Feelings

TV

Jane the Virgin

New Girl

Sons of Anarchy

Real Housewives of New Jersey (The early years)

Ted Lasso

Places

Tower Grove Park

Zion National Park (Utah)

Nature

Essential Oils

Lavender (it’s good for everything)

Harmony (a badass blend!)

“There’s nothing that love and compassion cannot help heal.” 

[Let’s get the party started]