Brittany Livingston, MD, LCSW-C

Brittany Livingston is a Maryland-licensed therapist with 3 years of professional experience who supports people working through stress, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, and major life transitions. She holds the credentials MD and LCSW-C - MD denotes a medical degree and LCSW-C indicates a licensed clinical social work credential - and brings clinical training and practical coaching experience to her practice.

Brittany has worked with clients on motivation, confidence, executive coaching, and broader professional coaching needs, helping them clarify goals and build skills for everyday challenges. She emphasizes an open and nonjudgmental therapeutic environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared freely. Brittany recognizes that beginning therapy often requires courage and she communicates appreciation for those who take that first step toward growth and change.

Evidence-Based Techniques and Flexible Online Care

Brittany uses evidence-based cognitive and behavioral strategies that help people identify unhelpful thinking patterns and develop practical skills to manage symptoms like anxiety, low mood, and stress. These approaches focus on changing thoughts and behaviors step by step to improve daily functioning and emotional balance.

She also integrates coaching and goal-focused methods to support motivation, confidence, and professional development. This style emphasizes clear goal setting, action planning, and accountability, which can be especially useful for executive coaching, life purpose work, and building self-love and self-esteem.

Finding the right combination of techniques is part of the therapeutic process. Brittany collaborates with each person to determine which approaches fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting plans as progress is made.

Online therapy options - including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging - offer flexibility for busy schedules and varying comfort levels. These formats allow clients to connect from home or work, make scheduling easier across time zones within the country, and provide multiple ways to engage with a licensed professional according to what feels most effective.