Brittany Bunton, MSAT, LCPC, ATR

Specialties: Art Therapy and Expressive Therapies, Emotional and Behavioral issues, Anxiety Disorders, Depression, Mood Disorders, Life Transitions, Family Conflict, Relationship Issues, Building Healthy and Safe Relationship Skills, Teen Violence, Eating Disorders, Peer Relationship Skills, LGBTQ+ issues, Child and Adolescent, Coping Skills, Mindfulness, Impulse control, Adjustment Disorders, PTSD, Trauma, Abuse, Self-esteem and self-worth, Suicidal Ideation and Self-harm, Grief and Loss, Women’s Issues, Social issues, Individual, Family, Couples

I believe therapy is most effective upon creating a relationship that involves respect, trust, and a sense of safety in a non-judgmental and growth-stimulating environment. As a therapist, I strive to meet clients where they are at and to help solidify areas in which clients want to improve; I view working towards personal goals as an agreement between the client and myself. I see value in recognizing and building upon individual strengths and resources to promote resiliency and healing. I utilize empathic and strength-based approaches with an interest in person-centered, cognitive behavioral, narrative, and existential therapies. Essentially, I aim to create a welcoming, validating, and fully accepting therapeutic space to assist in exploration of emotions, thoughts, conflicts, and experiences. Further, I believe it is important to view everyone through an intersectional lens to identify the various social identities and roles in our lives and how they interact and impact each other. I strongly believe it is important to explore these dynamics as a way to gain understanding of oneself and to explore how the client and therapist can work as a team towards healing the whole as opposed to one specific part.
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I received my Master’s of Science in Art Therapy with a concentration in Counseling from Mount Mary University in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Through graduate studies, I was fortunate enough to work with women experiencing substance abuse issues, individuals experiencing homelessness, and clients seeking treatment through private practice. In my clinical career, I work full time at a community agency with clients from all backgrounds and walks of life and have gained skills in practicing from a trauma-informed perspective. I am open to working with a variety of clients (ages three and up) and have special interest in working with women, children, and the LGBTQ+ population. I work in individual, family, and couple’s therapy sessions. I have been trained to use art therapy and traditional talk therapy interventions and aim to increase my skills in mindfulness practices and other expressive therapies (including play, sand tray, and movement).
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In my life outside of work, I enjoy spending time with my partner, family, and friends as well as visiting new and loved places. My interests include reading, video games, movies and television, exercise, and art. I am a practicing artist and participate in shows as often as my schedule allows. I utilize art making for self-care, personal growth, and as a way of connecting with others. I volunteer with a local LGBTQ+ organization and am grateful for opportunities to connect with others in such a meaningful way. I love animals and currently have two cats (a mother and son duo). As being a therapist has changed the ways I look at my daily life, I read as much as I can on different therapeutic theories, techniques, and different types of research to help myself in growing both personally and professionally.