Brytrina Perkins, LCSW
Licensed in Illinois · 10 years in practice
Brytrina Perkins is a licensed clinical social worker with ten years of practice in Illinois.
License and registration
- LCSW, Illinois
- 149018523 · expires November 2027
- NPI
- 1316495864 · national provider identifier
- Years in practice
- 10
- Languages
- English
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About Brytrina
Brytrina Perkins is a licensed clinical social worker with ten years of practice in Illinois. She earned her social work degrees from Loyola University and has focused much of her career on addiction and mental health concerns. Brytrina listens closely and helps people build practical steps toward change.
Her sessions emphasize clear goals and real tools. She combines a client-centered style with techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness. That means Brytrina helps people notice patterns, try different behaviors, and practice new ways of coping.
Background and approach
She has worked with a wide range of concerns including addiction, trauma and abuse, anger, depression, anxiety, grief, and relationship struggles. Other areas of focus include caregiver stress, cancer-related concerns, aging issues, and life transitions. Brytrina often supports people wrestling with shame, codependency, emptiness, or questions of purpose.
In sessions she uses motivational interviewing to help people find their own reasons for change. She also brings emotionally focused ideas when helping people understand strong feelings and attachment wounds. Her style is practical, respectful, and strengths-based.
People can expect a therapist who values listening first, then offers concrete strategies. Brytrina works to make techniques understandable and usable in day-to-day life. She helps people track progress and adjust the plan as needed.
Focus areas and approaches
Everything Brytrina lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Addictions
- Trauma and abuse
- Anger management
- Depression
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Grief
- Self esteem
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Abandonment
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Cancer
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Codependency
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Emptiness
- Fatherhood issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Self-love
Approaches Brytrina names
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
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Online support
How therapeutic approaches translate online
Client-centered therapy starts with listening. The therapist follows the person’s lead, reflects feelings, and helps name what matters most. This approach helps people who want a supportive space to sort through decisions and feelings.Cognitive behavioral therapy focuses on the link between thoughts, feelings, and behavior. Online sessions use simple exercises to spot unhelpful thinking and try small experiments. That can be useful for anxiety, depression, and managing mood or anger.
Motivational interviewing helps people find their own reasons to change. Sessions use open questions and gentle reflection to build motivation and plan next steps. This approach pairs well with addiction work and any situation where someone feels stuck.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, try methods, and adjust based on what feels most helpful. Clients collaborate on a plan that fits their needs and preferences rather than following a single method.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls let people meet face to face when visual connection matters. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can be easier to fit into a work break. Live chat or text messaging allow shorter check-ins and written reflection between sessions. These options make it simpler to keep regular appointments and apply new skills in daily life.
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Questions people ask
What kinds of problems does she address?
Brytrina helps people facing addictions, trauma and abuse, anger, depression, anxiety, grief, relationship concerns, bipolar symptoms, and coping with life changes.
How would you describe her therapy style?
She blends client-centered listening with practical methods like cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing to set goals and try new skills.
What is her professional background?
She has ten years of experience working in mental health and addiction areas and holds a Masters in Social Work from Loyola University.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is an LCSW licensed in Illinois and practices with that credential in the state.
Are sessions offered in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English and she also accepts international clients for online work.
Which session formats are available?
Appointments can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on client preference.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What is the first step to begin therapy?
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