Brittney Barton-Wagner, LPC, LMFT

About Brittney

Brittney Barton-Wagner is a dually licensed therapist who brings practical, family-centered care to parents and caregivers. She holds a Licensed Professional Counselor credential and is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. Brittney uses clear, direct conversation to help people untangle parenting stress and relationship strain so families can function more calmly.

She has 13 years of experience working with a range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, and parenting challenges.

Background and approach

She also addresses issues linked to adoption and foster care, attachment, blended family dynamics, and family of origin problems. In sessions she focuses on real-life patterns and small, workable changes. Brittney talks through communication problems, commitment and control issues, and problems that come up around separation or divorce.

She also helps families manage caregiver stress and complex emotional needs in children and teens, such as Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder. Her approach includes exploring abandonment, forgiveness, and feelings of emptiness that affect family relationships. Brittney applies methods that are grounded in evidence and aimed at improving everyday interactions and emotional regulation.

Parents and guardians can expect a collaborative process that prioritizes practical strategies. Brittney assists clients in forming new meaning, breaking unhelpful cycles, and working toward a more balanced family life.

Practical approaches for families in online therapy

Evidence-based techniques focus on clear, teachable skills that parents can use at home. One common approach emphasizes improving communication and problem-solving within the family, helping members speak and listen more effectively and reduce repeated conflict. This work often helps with blended family dynamics, divorce-related issues, and day-to-day parenting stress.

Another frequently used method targets emotional regulation and coping skills for both children and adults. It teaches simple strategies to manage anxiety, respond to trauma-related reactions, and reduce intense mood swings that affect family life. These techniques are useful for caregivers handling disruptive mood challenges and for children working through attachment or abandonment concerns.

Finding the right approach is part of the process and will be decided together. The therapist collaborates with each family to match techniques to their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting strategies as progress is made.

Online sessions make it easier to fit therapy into busy family schedules. Video calls let families meet face-to-face from home, while phone, live chat, and text messaging provide flexible options for check-ins and support between sessions. These formats increase accessibility and help keep work moving forward when life gets hectic.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she address?

Brittney works with stress, anxiety, relationship and parenting challenges, trauma and abuse, and depression. She also focuses on adoption and foster care, attachment issues, blended family problems, and related family concerns.

What is her therapy style like?

She uses straightforward, evidence-based techniques focused on practical change and clearer communication. Sessions emphasize real-life patterns and small steps families can use right away.

How long has she practiced?

Brittney has 13 years of professional experience working with children, teens, and adults on mood, behavior, and family issues.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

She holds LPC and LMFT credentials and practices in Texas. Licence details are TX LPC 70547 and TX LMFT 202252.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available?

She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different needs and schedules.

How is cost handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working together?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling according to therapist availability.

Specialties and expertise

Top specialties

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Trauma and abuse

Also works with

Experience: 13 years
Licensed: Texas
Languages: English

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