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Megumi Britt

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Megumi Britt, LCSW

Tennessee

Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Anxiety and Trauma

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  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
  • Client-centered focus
  • Mindfulness techniques

About Megumi

Megumi Britt is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Tennessee with 15 years of experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship concerns, substance use relapse prevention, trauma and other life changes. Sessions are offered in English and Japanese.

Britt uses a strengths-based, client-centered frame alongside Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice patterns that keep problems going. She focuses on practical changes in thinking and behavior and helps clients set small, achievable steps. Conversations center on what the person already does well and how to build on those abilities.

Her background includes work in juvenile and criminal court settings, correctional facilities, and residential programs. That experience informs a straight-forward approach to goals and problem solving. She brings practical ideas for coping with stressors that affect daily routines.

In sessions she combines CBT tools with motivational interviewing to help with readiness for change. Mindfulness and narrative techniques are used to manage strong emotions and reconsider unhelpful stories people tell themselves. The mix depends on what the client wants to work on.

People who contact her can expect concrete goals, skill practice, and regular check-ins about progress. She avoids stigmatizing labels and focuses on respectful, careful dialogue. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session through the online options button.

How CBT, client-centered, and mindfulness work in online sessions

Megumi Britt combines Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, client-centered methods, and mindfulness in ways that fit practical problems. CBT focuses on noticing the thoughts and habits that keep stress and anxiety going, then testing small changes in thinking and behavior to reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning. Client-centered work emphasizes clear listening and building on existing strengths. That approach shapes conversations so goals come from the client and progress is measured in doable steps. Mindfulness therapy adds short attention and grounding practices to help manage intense feelings and improve sleep and concentration. Deciding which approach to use is a collaborative process. The therapist and client will review needs, goals, and preferences and adjust methods over time. Sessions can shift between skills practice, motivational conversations, and narrative reflection according to what helps most. Session formats are not listed in the profile, so confirm current options before booking. Many people find online sessions make it easier to fit therapy into workdays or caregiving schedules, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. Talk with the therapist during the matching step about what will fit your routine and goals.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Also works with

AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseSleeping disordersParenting issuesCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

BDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommunication problemsGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMood disordersPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Social anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

15+ years

Listed in

Tennessee

Languages

English, Japanese

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does she help with?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, substance use relapse prevention, relationship and parenting concerns, and a range of mood and life-change issues.

How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?

She uses CBT to identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and to practice alternative responses. Sessions include skill practice and goal-focused exercises.

What is her professional background?

She has 15 years of experience and has worked in juvenile and criminal court settings, correctional facilities, and residential programs.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

She is an LCSW licensed in Tennessee and provides services from that state.

Which languages are supported in sessions?

Sessions are offered in English and Japanese.

Can international clients work with her?

She is not currently accepting international clients.

How are sessions structured and what formats are offered?

Session formats are not specified in the profile; confirm current session options before booking so you know whether video or phone sessions are available.

How is cost handled and how do I start?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To start, select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.

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Megumi Britt

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