Brittany VelaBorja (She/her/hers)

Adolescence is an awkward time. You're juggling schoolwork, friend and family drama, and navigating personal changes. You crave freedom, autonomy, and to be understood, but it can be challenging for adults to relate. As a baby-faced millennial and specialist in working with teens, I empower young people by providing a safe space where they can be authentically themselves. Together, we'll navigate these challenges and empower you to make choices that align with who you're becoming.

Feeling trapped by depression is tough. It can make even simple tasks feel overwhelming—getting out of bed, eating, or feeling anything at all. But there's hope. The key is showing yourself love, even if it feels corny or unfamiliar right now. I focus on recognizing and building upon your strengths—you have them, even if they're hard to see at the moment. Together, we can navigate through this and help you reclaim a sense of accomplishment and self-worth.

Is your anxiety holding you back? Do school or work assignments feel overwhelming because you're worried about perfection? Are you struggling to make friends or set boundaries due to fear of judgment? Do anxious thoughts dominate your daily life? I specialize in challenging and rewriting these unhelpful thoughts. They don't deserve to control your life. Together, we can empower you to regain control and live a fulfilling life free from constant anxiety.

As a therapist trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), I specialize in helping clients identify, challenge, and rewrite their unhelpful thinking patterns, because what you think and feel impacts how you behave. Just imagine if you flipped the script of “I’m a weirdo” to “I’m hilarious” when trying to make new friends. This simple mindset shift can increase your confidence and help you connect with others.

As a family therapist, I see families as interconnected systems where changes for one member can ripple through the entire family. My role is to guide your family through these changes. In my office, everyone is encouraged to participate—because the more voices, the richer the insights and outcomes! I specialize in improving communication and mutual understanding among family members as you adapt and overcome challenges together.

Utilizing Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), I'll focus on helping you slow down, name, process, and validate your own emotions. It’s like giving your feelings the time and space they deserve, without any judgment. This approach is helpful in dealing with all the ups and downs of emotions that can often feel overwhelming. We’ll explore how these emotions influence your decisions and actions, so that you can make choices that truly reflect who you are and what you want out of life.