Brittany Cosme, LCSW, LICSW
Practical, compassionate support for parenting and life changes
Book with Brittany- Years in practice
- 4
- Credentials
- LCSW, LICSW
- Licensed in
- District of Columbia, Virginia
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Family conflicts
- Focus
- Grief
About Brittany
Brittany Cosme is a licensed social worker based in the District of Columbia who helps people facing stress, anxiety, grief, parenting challenges, and life transitions. She works with concerns such as depression, relationship and intimacy issues, addictions, and self-esteem. Brittany aims to make the first step into therapy easier by offering calm, respectful support.
Her approach is practical and person-focused. She listens for each person's goals and builds a plan that fits their day-to-day life.
Background and approach
Sessions often focus on clearer communication, coping tools for difficult emotions, and strategies to manage behavior that interferes with daily functioning. Brittany draws on several therapeutic styles to match what a person needs.
She uses Attachment-Based ideas to look at how relationships shape feelings, Cognitive Behavioral techniques to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, and Client-Centered methods to keep the conversation grounded in what matters to the client. Motivational Interviewing and Narrative Therapy also inform how she helps people find motivation and make sense of their stories.
She holds an LCSW and an LICSW and has four years of professional experience. Brittany tailors each session so it fits the client’s goals, pace, and preferences. Her tone is compassionate and straightforward, aimed at making progress clear and doable.
People who want flexible online sessions or a focused plan for parenting stress, work-related strain, or grief often choose to work with her. She meets clients where they are and helps them build small, steady changes over time.
What Brittany works with
Everything Brittany lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Brittany helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Self esteem
- Coping with life changes
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Career difficulties
- Depression
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- Abandonment
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Attachment issues
- Cancer
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- HIV / AIDS
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Multicultural concerns
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Self-love
- Women's issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Brittany lists
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Internal Family Systems
- Systemic Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
How therapy approaches translate to online sessions
Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early and current relationships influence feelings and behavior; online work can help people notice patterns in relationships and practice different ways of relating. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors to reduce anxiety and depression symptoms; it often includes exercises you do between sessions. Client-Centered Therapy centers the conversation on what matters to the person and uses empathic listening to help someone feel heard and make their own decisions.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Brittany collaborates with clients to pick methods that match their needs, goals, and comfort. She adjusts the plan over time so the focus stays practical and relevant to daily life.
Online therapy offers several practical benefits. Video calls let you use visual cues and more natural conversation. Phone sessions take less bandwidth and can be easier to fit into a work break. Live chat and text-based messaging are useful for shorter check-ins, quick problem-solving, or ongoing coaching-style support. These options make it easier to attend sessions from different locations and to choose a format that fits your routine.
Questions people ask about Brittany
What concerns does Brittany help with?
She helps people manage stress, anxiety, grief, parenting challenges, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, addictions, and career or life transitions.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is person-focused and practical. She listens closely, sets collaborative goals, and teaches tools you can use between sessions.
What is her background and experience?
She has four years of professional experience and focuses on helping people cope with loss, life changes, and relationship struggles.
What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?
She holds LCSW and LICSW credentials and practices from the District of Columbia.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients accepted?
International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available online?
Sessions can be conducted via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
How does scheduling and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time; to begin, select the Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire.
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