About Me

Therapist Brittany

Hi there!

My name is Brittany Carroll. I am an American expat living in Leiden, Netherlands since 2022. I was born and raised in the beautiful state of Virginia in the USA.

Obtaining my bachelor’s in psychological counselling at Liberty University in Virginia, I went on to earn my master’s in psychological counselling at Webster University in Leiden. Before moving to the Netherlands, I worked as an Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapist with children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and other developmental disorders.

I am a member of the American Psychological Association (APA), and a registered member of the Nederlands Instituut van Psychologen (NIP #247034). You can use this number to find me on the NIP website. I am also registered with the Dutch Kamer van Koophandel (KVK #97512567).

My therapeutic approach is holistic and emotion-focused, grounded in the belief that each person’s life experience and perspective are uniquely valuable. My top priority is to offer a safe, steady, and nonjudgmental space where clients can explore even the darkest parts of themselves in pursuit of healing and serenity. I deeply respect each individual’s right to make choices aligned with their own values, beliefs, and vision for their life. In the therapy room, this belief comes to life through my commitment to honoring, affirming, and creating space for every client and their story.

I use a combination of trauma-informed therapeutic modalities to achieve these goals. Trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and Motivational Interviewing (MI), I am also further studying Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT), and undergoing trainings and certifications to enhance my knowledge and understanding of the grief process.

From a personal standpoint, my own worldview is shaped by a faith-based perspective. For clients who also hold spiritual or faith-based beliefs and wish to incorporate them into our work together, I welcome the opportunity to explore how these beliefs can offer strength and grounding in the healing process. This integration is always client-led and only included with clear client consent.

"I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel." - Maya Angelou

My Story

On a more personal note, I am passionate about helping clients find peace even amidst their inner storms. Struggling with my own grief throughout my life - I, too, drowned in silent sorrow. I remember feeling like I was trapped in a hole and no one could see or hear my pain.

After going through my own therapy journey and experiencing profound healing and self-discovery, I realized I wanted to help others find that same sense of healing and clarity in their own grief.

A while ago, I came across an old journal entry of mine from a time when I was deeply immersed in my own therapy - working through my pain and guilt. Revisiting those words brought me right back to that version of myself, and I'd like to share a part of that entry with you. There's real power in shared experiences, and perhaps something in my story might resonate with what you're carrying now in your own life.

“ I want people to see my pain. I want people to see my suffering. Pain feels like nothing and looks like blackness. I’ve been hiding my pain for so long, I want people to see it so at least I know it’s real, that it’s justified. I want people to believe me when I say my closest friend is loneliness… Please, somebody, for once, look into the bottom of the well and find my trembling body crying for rescue. Peal back the darkness of my soul and tell me, “I see you, I hear you, I believe you, you are not alone...” ” - Brittany Carroll (2019)

Now, I realize it might be uncommon for a therapist to share something so personal on their website. But I truly believe that in order to reflect the path toward inner peace - and to show clients that healing is possible - I must be willing to meet that same level of courageous vulnerability, within ethical standards. Just as my clients courageously open up and trust me with their stories, it feels only right that I share here a portion of mine too.

My own experiences can help me understand the pain that you may be going through. There is life after your loss. I have been trained in evidence-based therapeutic practices to help you process your grief and experiences. This way, we can meet you where you are in your grief and help you understand the deepest layers of your experience.

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"Courage starts with showing up and letting ourselves be seen." - Brené Brown

Education and Trainings

Education

  • Webster University, Leiden, Netherlands – M.A. in Psychology (2024)
    • Studied psychopharmacology, psychopathology, group processes, and drug and chemical dependency, among others.
  • Liberty University, Virginia, USA – B.S. in Psychology with an Emphasis in Counseling (2020)
    • Studied developmental psychology, human sexuality, and crisis intervention, among others.

Trainings

  • Trained in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), and Motivational Interviewing (MI).
  • American Psychological Association (APA) Continuing Education (CE) Course on “Helping Patients Who Have Experienced Sexual Assault” – June, 2025
  • I am passionate about continuous learning and am currently undergoing further trainings and certifications.