Pause is an act of empowerment in a world driven, bullied into doing.
—Valerie Brown
During the early COVID-19 pandemic years, I trained to become a 500-hour Certified Meditation Teacher (CMT) to learn new ways to regulate my own nervous system as every previously familiar routine suddenly felt unfamiliar and unsettling. I continue to practice mindfulness meditation regularly, and I love helping others learn how mindfulness can decrease nervous system activation and increase emotional regulation.
I find meaning in asking deep questions of myself and others, writing, sharing stories, spending time with friends, and creating mosaic art.
About Britt
Originally from Louisville, I moved back to pursue a Master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy (MAMFT) at Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary. Prior to becoming a therapist, I received a Master of Divinity (M.Div.) degree and Doctor of Ministry (D.Min.) degree and served as a minister in congregations in South Carolina, Virginia, and Kentucky.
My experience as an ordained minister gives me a unique perspective when working with people who are exploring issues related to spirituality and meaning-making—especially clergy and other helping professionals, women, LGBTQIAP+ individuals, and those who have been excluded or harmed by religious institutions. I also have significant experience working with older adults and young adults as they navigate stress related to life cycle transitions. I do not provide religious-based therapy, but I do bring an understanding of organizational systems, spiritual formation throughout the life cycle, and religious/spiritual trauma and church hurt to my work as a therapist—and am comfortable talking about any or all of these as part of your therapy, if desired.
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate (KY)
D.Min., M.Div., MAMFT
Education
Master of Arts in Marriage & Family Therapy (MAMFT)
Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary
Doctor of Ministry (D.Min.)
Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary
Master of Divinity (M.Div.)
Baptist Theological Seminary at Richmond, VA
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
Furman University
Certificate in Somatic Embodiment & Nervous System Regulation Strategies
Trained in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Trained in Levels 1 & 2 of Gottman Method Relationship Therapy
PREPARE/ENRICH Certified Facilitator Training
(Pre-marital counseling)Emotionally Focused Therapy Informed
Attachment-Based Family Therapy (ABFT) Informed
500-HR (200-HR + 300-HR) Certified Meditation Teacher (CMT)
Additional Training
I value simplicity, creativity, curiosity, and connection.
Simplicity. Practicing simplicity invites me to let go of non-essential things in my life—the things that may distract me and take energy away from the things I most want to do and the ways I most want to be. Simplicity allows me to make space for what really matters—emotionally, spiritually, time-wise, and energy-wise.
Creativity. We often associate creativity with artists, but engaging a holistic, creative mindset enhances our ability to innovate, problem-solve, adapt, and be flexible. Creativity unblocks old patterns or habits of thinking, embraces non-linear thinking, generates new perspectives, and expands our empathy.
Curiosity + Connection. Curiosity and connection are interwoven values for me. I find meaning in asking deep questions of myself and others, and it is this curiosity that draws me into mindful connection—the energy the exists when we feel seen, heard, and valued. As an introvert, I feel most connected to myself and others when writing, creating, and sharing life stories.
Britt’s Values
“Light,” Britt Riddle, 2022
Recycled Glass Mosaic