Clinical focus · Children and teens

Brittany McBryde Williams, LMHCChild and teen counseling, play therapy in Ocala, FL

Licensed mental health counselor. ADHD-Certified Clinical Services Provider and Certified Autism Spectrum Disorder Clinical Specialist.

Anxiety
Depression
Emotional regulation, anger management
Self-harm
Trauma
Divorce

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Meet Brittany1 min 51 sec, in her own words

What Brittany helps with

12 concerns Brittany lists as specialties, in everyday words. Sees: children, teens and parents.

Worry and mood

Constant worry or anxietyAnxiety
Low mood, losing interestDepression
Big emotions, outbursts or angerEmotional regulation, anger management
Hurting themselvesSelf-harm

After something hard

Can’t get past something that happenedTrauma

Relationships

Divorce, or thinking about itDivorce

Kids and family

Constant conflict with your childParent and child relationships
Can’t focus or sit stillADHD
Trouble at schoolSchool concerns
Defies every ruleOppositional defiance
Adoption and belongingAdoption
On the autism spectrumAutism spectrum

Something else going on? Match by symptom across all five therapists.

Brittany McBryde Williams, LMHC, at Silver River Counseling in Ocala

A note from Brittany

As parents you want to provide the best environment possible for your children so that they can have their best chance at being happy and healthy as they grow into adults.

But you’re worried that no matter what you’re doing with your child to help them, it’s not going to be good enough.

I’ve helped hundreds of children and parents reduce conflict in the family and equip them with tools to meaningfully connect and support one another.

When I start working with clients I begin with a parent consultation to set goals for both the child and family. After that, I’ll begin working with the child with parent check-ins along the way.

There is an army of self-doubting parents who are constantly second guessing their every parenting move but are left feeling frustrated because they don’t know how best to support their child. You are not alone.

Training and credentials

Education and license

Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC)
M.S. Mental Health Counseling, Capella University

Certifications and training

Registered Play Therapist
Certified Autism Spectrum Disorder Clinical Specialist
ADHD-Certified Clinical Services Provider
West Central Chapter Chair, Florida Association for Play Therapy

What clients say about Brittany

★★★★★
“I recommend Brittany McBryde to anyone seeking therapeutic support. She is amazing! Very compassionate and easy to talk to.”
Tara Wiltsie · Google review

★★★★★
“Brittany is devoted to helping children heal from childhood wounds. I recommend her to any parents looking for extra support for their child.”
B.C. · On their website

★★★★★
“Me and my family have had such a good experience with both Brittany and Sarah. I couldn’t be more thankful for finding such a great fit for me and my family.”
Jordian Flaherty · Google review, July 2023

Watch and learn with Brittany

Short videos Brittany recorded for Silver River clients and families.