The Blue Bird Story
Founded by Therapists Who Wanted to Do Things Differently
Brittany and Nicole first crossed paths working at an intensive outpatient program (IOP) in the Phoenix area. Day after day, they sat with people doing the hard work of healing — and they saw a clear need:
Clients needed more than symptom management.
They needed care that went deeper, lasted longer, and honored the individual pace of recovery.
Brittany and Nicole also shared something else:
A deep desire to do meaningful work in a way that felt aligned, human, and sustainable—for both them and their clients.
That vision sparked the creation of Blue Bird Counseling.
The practice opened in Spring 2022 with a quiet, cozy office in North Phoenix. By early 2023, they expanded to the East and West Valleys, so clients across the metro area could more easily access care.
Blue Bird has grown—but the heart of the practice remains the same:
Trauma-informed, body-based therapy that’s relational, intentional, and deeply respectful of each person’s story.
A Welcome Note from the Team.
At Blue Bird Counseling, we don’t do cold, clinical, or one-size-fits-all therapy.
We’re real humans who bring our hearts, humor, and a whole lot of trauma expertise to every session.
Our therapists are trained in research-backed, body-based trauma modalities that go far beyond talk therapy — and we’re obsessed with helping people finally feel safe, connected, and whole again..
Meet The Therapists
Brittany Britt, LCSW, SEP
Somatic therapist. Nervous system nerd. Trauma healing companion.
If you’ve ever felt like you were too much, too stuck, or just too broken for therapy to work — Brittany will help you feel safe, seen, and totally un-shame-able. She specializes in working with folks navigating developmental trauma, dissociation, and relational wounds that talk therapy alone couldn’t reach.
Clients describe Brittany as warm, grounding, and full of heart — the kind of therapist who gently calls out your patterns with a soft smile and zero judgment. She blends Somatic Experiencing and DBR with deep nervous system attunement, so you can safely reconnect with the parts of yourself you’ve had to disconnect from.
“Brittany is an exceptional clinician.”
— Colleague & Referring Therapist
“She brings a rare combination of warmth, clinical expertise, and professionalism to her work. Her approach is grounded, compassionate, and deeply informed by evidence-based practices. Clients are in excellent hands with her — she’s not only highly qualified but also truly committed to helping people create meaningful change in their lives. I never hesitate to refer clients to her.”
Nicole McLaughlin, LPC
Deeply attuned. Unshakably present. Real through and through.
Nicole is the kind of therapist who hears what isn’t said. The emotion behind your smile. The tension in your silence. The protective layers you’ve built to survive. She sees it all — and meets it with calm, compassion, and unwavering presence.
She became a therapist after a string of not-great ones. So she knows how it feels to sit across from someone and not feel heard, not feel helped. That experience shaped her mission: to be the kind of therapist who actually gets it — someone you can trust with the things you’ve never said out loud.
“Nicole reignited my passion for EMDR.”
— EMDR Certified Therapist
“I worked with Nicole for my EMDRIA certification consultation hours, and I can’t say enough good things. Her guidance, resources, and ability to dive into complex cases completely re-energized my EMDR work. She didn’t just recite protocol — she taught me how to integrate EMDR with other modalities like IFS, and helped me apply it more effectively across diverse clients and challenges. I always left our sessions with new insights I could use right away. She’s warm, knowledgeable, and truly easy to work with. I recommend her wholeheartedly.”
Still wondering who’s the best fit for you?
We know choosing a therapist is a big deal. If you’re not sure who to work with, reach out — we’ll help you get matched with the person who feels right for you.
