I love helping others Make the Leap because it is a journey I have been on myself!

In the late 1990s I sensed that corporate life was not for me, but I did not know what else I could do. I went to a career counselor, and it was a truly life changing experience. With her help, I plotted a course that led me to ultimately leave my corporate job and go to graduate school to become a clinical psychologist. I started graduate school at age 35 with my first child less than a year old. I am living proof that it is never too late to make the leap. While the graduate school journey wasn't always easy, it was worth it every step of the way, as I grew into a career that has let me use my natural talents to help thousands of others unleash their own unique abilities and live their best lives.

My next big leap came in 2013 when I began the process of leaving the security of my job at a VA medical center and started a part-time private practice. This grew to become my full-time practice, and ultimately a group practice now serving hundreds of people per week and thousands each year.

And it hasn't all been work! Making the leap has given me more time to do the things I enjoy. My family is my biggest priority and the source of my greatest joys in life.

I enjoy music, movies, reading, travel, and the outdoors. I'm also a runner and a second-degree black belt in karate.

Brittany Hagemann is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Licensed Mental Health Counselor. 

She has over nine years of licensed experience helping a broad spectrum of clients. Brittany has worked with couples, families, and individuals. Among her areas of expertise are anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, relationship issues, grief, and vocational counseling. Brittany utilizes a variety of therapeutic approaches including cognitive-behavioral therapies, career counseling, and techniques to build and maintain healthy self-esteem and coping skills. 

Brittany is an interactive, solution-focused therapist. Her therapeutic approach is to provide support and practical feedback to help clients effectively address personal life challenges. She integrates complementary methodologies and techniques to offer a highly personalized approach tailored to each client. With compassion and understanding, she works with each individual to help them build on their strengths and attain the personal growth they are committed to accomplishing. 

Education and Credentials:

• Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) Commonwealth of Virginia
• Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), 
• New York StateCertified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC)
• National