Brittney McVey
(She/Her/Hers)
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
My name is Brittney McVey and I'm a licensed clinical social worker. I provide virtual and in-person sessions for individuals, couples, and families.
I have been a social worker for 10 years. I began my career in the non-profit sector working with high risk youth in the juvenile justice system as well as focusing on youth suicide prevention. I have been in private practice since 2017 and recently became co-owner of Healthy Strides, LLC. My areas of expertise include working with clients experiencing mental health concerns such as anxiety, depression, grief & loss, and anger management. I use CBT and DBT to create individualized treatment plans for each client. Through professional support in conjunction with evidence-based practices, clients can understand their mental health concerns more clearly, learn about the positive effects of coping skills, and learn how to manage their emotional well-being more effectively.
Practice hours (CST)
Accepts new patients after hospitalization for
- Suicidal intent or a plan
- Suicide attempt
Adjusts scheduling to accommodate new clients after their hospitalization.
Areas of focus
Areas of expertise
- Academic Concerns
- Aging
- Anger Issues
- Anxiety
- Burnout
- Career
- Conflict Resolution
- Depression
- Divorce
- End of Life
- Family Caregiving Stress
- Financial Concerns
- Grief and Loss
- Life Transitions
- Medication Concerns
- Parenting Concerns
- Peer Difficulties
- Perfectionism
- Performance Anxiety
- Personal Growth
- Relationship(s) with Friends/Roommates
- Relationship(s) with Parents/Children/Family
- Relationship(s) with Partner/Husband/Wife
- School Concerns
- Self-Esteem
- Social Anxiety
- Suicidal Ideation
- Women's Issues
- Work/Life Balance
Age groups
- Preteens (10-12)
- Teens (13-17)
- Young adults (18-30)
- Adults (31-64)
- Seniors (65 or older)
Treatment specialties
Therapeutic modalities
- Behavior Modification
- Couples Therapy
- Family Therapy
- Group Therapy
- Individual Therapy
Treatments
- Animal-Assisted Therapy
- Attachment-Based Therapies
- Brief Psychodynamic Psychotherapy
- Positive Psychology
- Psychoanalysis
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Anger Management
- Family Systems Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Mindfulness Training
Location
Accommodations
Entering the practice
- Door can be opened easily
- Step-free entry
- Flat path to the front door
- Service animals allowed
- Disabled parking spot (8ft / 2.4m)
Getting around
- Wide hallways (36” or 90cm)
- Elevators
Settling in
- Storage for mobility aids (e.g. wheelchair, scooter)
Remote options
- Video
Payment options
Insurance
In-network coverage provided for the following insurance companies
- Aetna – Illinois
- Blue Cross Blue Shield – Illinois
- Cigna – Illinois
- Health Alliance – Illinois
- Optum – Illinois
- United HealthСare Student Insurance – Illinois
- In-network insurance
Payment methods
- Check
- Credit Card
- Debit Card
- Flexible Spending Account
- Health Savings Account
- Online
Credentials
Licenses
LCSW
IDFPR
149019136, Illinois
Education
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
MSW (Master of Social Work), 2013