Meet Brinley
Therapist
Brinley is a licensed clinical social worker who specializes in supporting adults, children, and families navigating trauma, anxiety, ADHD, and attachment concerns. She offers both in-person sessions and virtual therapy to ensure care is flexible and accessible for clients across Maryland.
Her approach is client-centered and collaborative, drawing from multiple evidence-based modalities including EMDR, CBT, Play Therapy, Sand Tray, and Child-Parent Psychotherapy (CPP). With advanced training and multiple certifications in EMDR, she provides tailored treatment that helps clients address the lasting effects of trauma, reduce anxiety, manage ADHD, and build practical skills for everyday life.
In her work with children and families, she emphasizes the importance of the caregiver-child relationship, helping parents strengthen connection and resilience. In her work with adults, she provides a supportive space to process emotions, manage stress, and create meaningful change.
She feels privileged to walk alongside clients on their healing journey and is dedicated to creating a safe, empowering environment where growth is possible.
Licensed by the Maryland Board of Social Work Examiners. License # 25088
CERTIFICATION:
Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)
ADVANCED TRAINING:
Trauma including: Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) through EMDRIA and Group EMDR modalities
Child Parent Psychotherapy (Therapy for children aged birth - 5 years old and their caregivers)
Play Therapy
Sand Tray Therapy
SPECIALIZING IN:
Child - Parent Psychotherapy (CPP)
Play Therapy
Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing (EMDR)
Currently offering in-person counseling services in Frederick & telehealth counseling in Maryland.